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If we're serious about supporting working families, here are three policies we need to enact now

  • Written by: Leah Ruppanner, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Melbourne
If we're serious about supporting working families, here are three policies we need to enact nowAs more mothers re-enter the workforce, employers, governments and schools must support them. Shutterstock

As any parent can attest, the birth of a child unravels life into chaos. Babies – adorable little creatures – bring a whirlwind of nappies to be changed, bellies to be filled and often baffling demands to be met. In many...

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69 pharmaceuticals found in invertebrates living in Melbourne's streams

  • Written by: Erinn Richmond, Research Fellow, School of Chemistry, Monash University
69 pharmaceuticals found in invertebrates living in Melbourne's streamsThanks to their consumption of invertebrates, Melbourne platypus likely receive half the recommended human dose of anti-depressants every day. Denise Illing

Pharmaceuticals from wastewater are making their way into aquatic invertebrates and spiders living in and next to Melbourne’s creeks, according to our study published today in Nature...

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Chinese migrants follow and add to Australian city dwellers' giant ecological footprints

  • Written by: Peter Newton, Research Professor in Sustainable Urbanism, Centre for Urban Transitions, Swinburne University of Technology
Chinese migrants follow and add to Australian city dwellers' giant ecological footprintsConspicuous consumption is one of the main ways that China-born migrants come to mirror Australian society.Nils Versemann/Shutterstock

This is the third article in our series, Australian Cities in the Asian Century. These articles draw on research, just published in a special issue of Geographical Research, into how Australian cities are being...

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David Malouf's An Open Book is poetry to sit with

  • Written by: Kevin Brophy, Professor of Creative writing, University of Melbourne
David Malouf's An Open Book is poetry to sit withDavid Malouf's poetry collection An Open Book spans "a Beurre Bosch pear/in a fruit bowl to the planet". Shutterstock

Book Review: An Open Book, by David Malouf (UQP)


A new book of poetry is offered to a world of readers where very few of us have or take the time to read poetry. Most of us are skeptical about it, suspicious of it for asking of us so...

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  1. The curious case of the missing workplace teaspoons
  2. How we wiped out the invasive African big-headed ant from Lord Howe Island
  3. quetiapine, the antipsychotic 'sleeping pill' linked to overdoses
  4. who really owns the name and the knowledge
  5. Why do vegans have such bad reputations?
  6. are light dairy products better?
  7. Where are Chinese migrants choosing to settle in Australia? Look to the suburbs
  8. the earliest European image of Aboriginal Australians
  9. sports stadiums should benefit everyone, not just fans
  10. Initiative Q is not the new Bitcoin, but here’s why the idea has value
  11. Curious Kids: How do we smell?
  12. representation of Australian, New Zealand and Sudan born people in Victorian crime statistics
  13. Katter waves Section 44 stick in a 'notice North Queensland' moment
  14. How to beat exam stress
  15. New Caledonia votes to stay with France this time, but independence supporters take heart
  16. Sutra brings a state of grace to the stage
  17. Book: In the name of security
  18. Tinkering can achieve a lot. Politics isn't broken
  19. does Victoria have Australia's highest rate of crime?
  20. How to tackle NZ's teacher shortage and better reflect student diversity
  21. Some diseases, like mine, deteriorate rapidly – disability services need to keep up
  22. Why do people grow to certain sizes?
  23. How Australian cities are adapting to the Asian Century
  24. The US midterm elections are being billed as a referendum on Trump, but it's not that simple
  25. Dressing up for Melbourne Cup Day, from a racehorse point of view
  26. The great movie scenes: The Matrix and bullet-time
  27. Better data would help crack the drought insurance problem
  28. Bullying and harassment of health workers endangers patient safety
  29. how the pension and super could leave you behind
  30. Stringybark is tough as boots (and gave us the word 'Eucalyptus')
  31. How our red blood cells keep evolving to fight malaria
  32. The Uncomformity festival embraces the power and peculiarity of Tasmania's wild west
  33. Michelle Grattan on Turnbull and Morrison, Shorten's bank idea, and children off Nauru
  34. There's a reason your child wants to read the same book over and over again
  35. How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
  36. As she prepares to leave politics, Germany's Angela Merkel has left her mark at home and abroad
  37. Anne Summers' new memoir and the bitter struggle over memory narratives of feminism
  38. Australia has eliminated rubella – but that doesn't mean it can't come back
  39. how speculative fiction gained literary respectability
  40. Five projects that are harnessing big data for good
  41. Making developments green doesn’t help with inequality
  42. States and territories have improved integrity measures, but Commonwealth lags far behind
  43. New Caledonia's independence referendum, and how it could impact the region
  44. Seagrass, protector of shipwrecks and buried treasure
  45. Now Malcolm Turnbull is the sniper at the window
  46. What does the future newsroom look like?
  47. Anne Summers on #MeToo and women in politics
  48. Earth’s wilderness is vanishing, and just a handful of nations can save it
  49. Tick-tock – for healthy mums and kids, dad’s age counts
  50. Abolish stamp duty. The ACT shows the rest of us how to tax property

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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The Daily Magazine

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...