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Dressing up for Melbourne Cup Day, from a racehorse point of view

  • Written by: Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney

Melbourne Cup is upon us and racegoers will dress in their finest, with prizes awarded for the smartest fashions on the field.

Just like the punters, the equine stars of the track may also be wearing a range of gear in the hope of gaining a winning edge.

Racing Australia’s list of approved gear covers more than 100 items that can be used in...

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The great movie scenes: The Matrix and bullet-time

  • Written by: Bruce Isaacs, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, University of Sydney
The great movie scenes: The Matrix and bullet-timeStill from 'The Matrix', 1999

What makes a film a classic? In this video series, film scholar Bruce Isaacs looks at a classic film and analyses its brilliance.


The Matrix, 1999.

Most films represent the world as we know and perceive it. Even when portraying alien worlds or super heroes, there are certain rules of perception that films adhere to....

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Better data would help crack the drought insurance problem

  • Written by: Neal Hughes, Senior Economist, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES)

While drought policy raises many complex emotional, political and policy issues, it can be helpful to think of it as an insurance problem: how can we best help farmers manage climate risk?


Read more: Helping farmers in distress doesn't help them be the best: the drought relief dilemma


Drought insurance has been a long-standing goal and...

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Bullying and harassment of health workers endangers patient safety

  • Written by: Johanna Westbrook, Professor of Health Informatics and Patient Safety, Macquarie University
Bullying and harassment of health workers endangers patient safetyBullying in the medical profession not only affects staff, but also places patients in danger.From shutterstock.com

Bullying, harassment and other unprofessional behaviours are culturally ingrained in the Australian health-care system.

As we outline today in the Medical Journal of Australia, between one-quarter and half of doctors and nurses in...

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  1. how the pension and super could leave you behind
  2. Stringybark is tough as boots (and gave us the word 'Eucalyptus')
  3. How our red blood cells keep evolving to fight malaria
  4. The Uncomformity festival embraces the power and peculiarity of Tasmania's wild west
  5. Michelle Grattan on Turnbull and Morrison, Shorten's bank idea, and children off Nauru
  6. There's a reason your child wants to read the same book over and over again
  7. How Eurasia's Tianshan mountains set a stage that changed the world
  8. As she prepares to leave politics, Germany's Angela Merkel has left her mark at home and abroad
  9. Anne Summers' new memoir and the bitter struggle over memory narratives of feminism
  10. Australia has eliminated rubella – but that doesn't mean it can't come back
  11. how speculative fiction gained literary respectability
  12. Five projects that are harnessing big data for good
  13. Making developments green doesn’t help with inequality
  14. States and territories have improved integrity measures, but Commonwealth lags far behind
  15. New Caledonia's independence referendum, and how it could impact the region
  16. Seagrass, protector of shipwrecks and buried treasure
  17. Now Malcolm Turnbull is the sniper at the window
  18. What does the future newsroom look like?
  19. Anne Summers on #MeToo and women in politics
  20. Earth’s wilderness is vanishing, and just a handful of nations can save it
  21. Tick-tock – for healthy mums and kids, dad’s age counts
  22. Abolish stamp duty. The ACT shows the rest of us how to tax property
  23. how using everyday items for play benefits kids
  24. To tackle inequality, we must start in the labour market
  25. What are ‘decodable readers’ and do they work?
  26. Phubbing (phone snubbing) happens more in the bedroom than when socialising with friends
  27. Why are unions so unhappy? An economic explanation of the Change the Rules campaign
  28. After a deadly month for domestic violence, the message doesn't appear to be getting through
  29. Cricket Australia's culture problem is it still doesn't think fans are stakeholders in the game
  30. Ideas of home and ownership in Australia might explain the neglect of renters’ rights
  31. State governments can transform Australia’s energy policy from major fail to reliable success
  32. Your poo is (mostly) alive. Here's what's in it
  33. How new spinal injury treatments help some people to walk again
  34. What teeth can tell about the lives and environments of ancient humans and Neanderthals
  35. Facebook delivers traffic but no money for news media
  36. the protest songs of New Caledonia's independence referendum
  37. While I Was Waiting captures the tragedy of the Syrian civil war in Damascus
  38. what any country can and can't do in Antarctica, in the name of science
  39. Traditional culture may help Indigenous households manage money better
  40. Food fraud, the centuries-old problem that won't go away
  41. I have an exam tomorrow but don't feel prepared – what should I do?
  42. National interest test for research grants could further erode pure research
  43. which human uses are OK for protected areas?
  44. To make housing more affordable this is what state governments need to do
  45. If a star explodes, will it destroy Earth?
  46. We need better jury directions to ensure justice is done
  47. How Mirka and Georges Mora fled the Holocaust and created bohemia across the world
  48. 'Everybody Lies' author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz on why we tell the (sometimes disturbing) truth online
  49. Russia is a rising military power in the Asia-Pacific, and Australia needs to take it seriously
  50. India unveils the world's tallest statue, celebrating development at the cost of the environment

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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?

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How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...