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Of all the problems our cities need to fix, lack of car parking isn't one of them

  • Written by: Elizabeth Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning & Design, Monash University
Of all the problems our cities need to fix, lack of car parking isn't one of themCar parking is such a pervasive feature of our cities that we have become blind to how much space it takes up.Shuang Li/Shutterstock

Parking is a fiery issue in Australian cities. That’s because cars dominate our cities, supported by decades of unbalanced planning decisions favouring space for cars over other land uses or forms of transport....

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Your credit report is a key part of your privacy – here's how to find and check it

  • Written by: Harjinder Singh, Senior lecturer, Curtin University
Your credit report is a key part of your privacy – here's how to find and check itThe Privacy Act gives you the right to find out what’s in your credit report and change any incorrect information in your report.from www.shutterstock.com

The Australian government encourages citizens to protect their privacy and personal information.

Most of the tips provided by the Office of the Information Commissioner are pretty...

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To build social cohesion, our screens need to show the same diversity of faces we see on the street

  • Written by: Arezou Zalipour, Associate Professor in Screen Production and Cultural Studies, Auckland University of Technology
To build social cohesion, our screens need to show the same diversity of faces we see on the streetAuckland, New Zealand's largest city, has the biggest Pacific Islander population of any city in the world and almost a quarter of its residents is classified as Asian. from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

Migration plays an important role in shaping Aotearoa New Zealand society. New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland, is now “more diverse...

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'The golden bowl is broken'

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
'The golden bowl is broken'Hawke was Bill Shorten's mentor. Supplied ALP/AAP

The death of Bob Hawke at the age of 89 has united politicians across the spectrum, with tributes to his character and contribution to modern Australia.

Scott Morrison described him as “profoundly Australian” and “a conviction politician who became a political legend”.

“Bo...

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  2. Vale Bob Hawke, a giant of Australian political and industrial history
  3. Election surprise. Negative gearing isn’t a rort — but something else is
  4. The 'Christchurch Call' is just a start. Now we need to push for systemic change
  5. It's the only way to save Australia from a deep hole, but innovation policy is missing in action
  6. An innovative way to counter domestic violence: provide housing for abusers
  7. How should I vote if I care about preventing the extinction of nature?
  8. US ban on Huawei likely following Trump cybersecurity crackdown – and Australia is on board
  9. Employer incentives may not be the most cost-effective or fair way of boosting apprenticeship numbers
  10. Young Australians don’t trust politicians. Here’s one reason why
  11. Are independents part of a 'green-left' conspiracy? New research finds they are more the 'sensible centre'
  12. Shock. More investment isn't necessarily better. Those instant asset write-offs are bad tax policy
  13. what's the tallest skyscraper it's possible to build?
  14. Everything you need to know about Adani – from cost, environmental impact and jobs to its possible future
  15. Real estate agents targeting tenants is the lowest of the low blows during election 2019
  16. a media empire built on spreading propaganda
  17. Cutting penalty rates was supposed to create jobs. It hasn't, and here's why not
  18. Danger. Election 2016 delivered us Robodebt. Promises can have consequences
  19. how rock art in WA sheds light on historic encounters of Australian exploration
  20. So you're thinking of going into a nursing home? Here's what you'll have to pay for
  21. Angry Nationals play payback in NSW Senate row
  22. A 'Council for the Future' could break Australia's climate paralysis
  23. The UK has a national climate change act – why don't we?
  24. what you need to know to protect yourself
  25. The Coalition's $10 million for Year 1 phonics checks would be wasted money
  26. Labor's idea of an Evaluator General could dramatically cut wasteful spending
  27. In Black Swan's Water, three vignettes explore the politics of immigration, drought and family dynamics
  28. It's vital we clamp down on online terrorism. But is Ardern's 'Christchurch Call' the answer?
  29. The site of the Bali bombings has been a vacant lot for 16 years. It's time to build a proper memorial
  30. Clean information is as vital to democracy as clean water is to health
  31. what are the major parties really promising on education?
  32. We're not seeing a 'populist surge' in this election. Why not?
  33. the good, the bad and the downright ugly
  34. 4 lessons for Australia from around the world
  35. With commercial galleries an endangered species, are art fairs a necessary evil?
  36. These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we'd need to consume to benefit is... a lot
  37. who gets the imputation cheques Labor will take away?
  38. Not just activists, 9 out of 10 people are concerned about animal welfare in Australian farming
  39. Small, but well-formed. The new home deposit scheme will help, and it's unlikely to push up prices
  40. Helen Garner's musical metaphors come alive in a new production of The Children's Bach
  41. South Australia's experience contradicts Coalition emissions scare campaign
  42. How to end Afghanistan war as longest conflict moves towards fragile peace
  43. Why New Zealand's government cannot ignore major welfare reform report
  44. Labor maintains 51-49 Newspoll lead, plus many seat polls
  45. How to turn a housing development into a place where people feel they belong
  46. North Korea is firing missiles again. Does diplomacy still have a chance?
  47. Curious Kids: how do bushfires start?
  48. Scientists want to build trust in science and technology. The alternative is too risky to contemplate
  49. Labor's boost to the arts is welcome but our political climate does not take culture seriously
  50. key policy offerings from Labor and the Coalition in the 2019 federal election

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