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Technology hasn't killed public libraries – it's inspired them to transform and stay relevant

  • Written by: Danielle Wyatt, Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
Technology hasn't killed public libraries – it's inspired them to transform and stay relevantThe State Library in Victoria illustrates that libraries are so much more than just places that contain books.from shutterstock.com

In 2017, archaeologists discovered the ruins of the oldest public library in Cologne, Germany. The building may have housed up to 20,000 scrolls, and dates back to the Roman era in the second century. When literacy was...

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Six things you should do when reading with your kids

  • Written by: Ameneh Shahaeian, Research Fellow in Developmental and Educational Psychology, Australian Catholic University
Six things you should do when reading with your kidsStories take children on imaginary adventures.Photo by Mazyar Hooshidar. , Author provided

There is magic in stories. We all remember hearing them as children, and we loved them. Imaginary adventures set in faraway places. Tales about how the dishwasher isn’t working. It doesn’t matter! Whether made up by parents or read from books,...

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how the Islamic State honours its fallen soldiers – and how Australians do the same

  • Written by: Mark Alfano, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Delft University of Technology
how the Islamic State honours its fallen soldiers – and how Australians do the sameThe obituary of Jihadi John in Dabiq magazineClarion Project

The belief that we must not let our soldiers “die in vain” dates back to ancient Athens. During the Peloponnesian War, Pericles delivered a funeral oration in which he urged his compatriots to see themselves in the heroism of recently deceased fighters. Honouring these heroes,...

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To keep patients safe in hospitals, the accreditation system needs an overhaul

  • Written by: Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
To keep patients safe in hospitals, the accreditation system needs an overhaulRates of infection vary between hospitals, but these differences aren't picked up in the accreditation process.Shutterstock

Once a year, inspectors visit hospitals across the country to assess their performance on a range of measures, from medication safety to consumer engagement. But it’s not a secret shopper-type scenario. Hospital staff...

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  4. Turnbull dumps emissions legislation to stop rebels crossing the floor
  5. What happened in the Bawa-Garba case and why was reinstating her the right decision?
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  7. Michelle Grattan on the NEG showdown and a ray of parliamentary unity after Fraser Anning's racist speech
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  13. The successful techniques of scamming
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  16. time for upgrades in the search for gravitational waves
  17. Malcolm Turnbull's NEG remains in snake-infested territory
  18. Australia has a long way to go on responsible gambling
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  20. The royal commission should result not only in new regulation, but new education
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  40. The renewable energy train is unstoppable. The NEG needs to get on board
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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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