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Unique pollen signatures in Australian honey could help tackle a counterfeit industry

  • Written by: Kale Sniderman, Senior Research Fellow, School of Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne
Unique pollen signatures in Australian honey could help tackle a counterfeit industryAustralian plants leave a unique pollen signature in our honey.Renee/Flickr, CC BY-SA

Australian honey, produced from domesticated European honey bees mostly foraging in native vegetation, is unique. Under the microscope, most Australian honey samples can be distinguished from honey produced in other countries.

That’s the conclusion of our...

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Giants: why we needed them

  • Written by: Patrick D. Nunn, Professor of Geography, Sustainability Research Centre, University of the Sunshine Coast
Giants: why we needed themGiovanni Lanfranco's Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre (1624): in many societies giants were long part of received wisdom.Wikimedia Commons

Think of any sizeable water gap. It might be that between you and the island many kilometres off the coast, a place like Kangaroo Island (South Australia) or Sri Lanka as viewed from nearby India.

It...

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In a year of takeover defences, what impacts do these tactics have on shareholders?

  • Written by: Simon Segal, PhD research candidate, Business, Flinders University

It’s becoming the year of defence in Australian mergers and acquisition, with varying and fascinating defence tactics on display over the past six months.

Perhaps the most brazen defence this year in Australia was Healthscope’s rejection of two rival bidders while simultaneously announcing an earnings downgrade. Not only does this defy t...

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Making small cities bigger will help better distribute Australia's 25 million people

  • Written by: Glen Searle, Honorary Associate Professor in Planning, University of Queensland and, University of Sydney
Making small cities bigger will help better distribute Australia's 25 million peopleThe bigger Melbourne gets, the more attractive it becomes.from shutterstock.com

The knowledge economy has concentrated skilled people in large cities such as Melbourne. This has meant such cities take most of Australia’s jobs, leading to what has been dubbed “agglomeration economies” – where knowledge and production flow...

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  1. West Coast's Gaff gets eight weeks for punch, but legal ramifications could go further
  2. Victoria says it won't sign up to the NEG without concessions
  3. How many people make a good city? It's not the size that matters, but how you use it
  4. Will the government's new ‘Move It’ exercise campaign move us or lose us?
  5. Two types of tectonic plate activity create earthquake and tsunami risk on Lombok
  6. Despite the doom and gloom in Australian media, the outlook for regional papers remains strong
  7. Tarrawarra Biennial underwhelms rather than energises
  8. When did Aboriginal people first arrive in Australia?
  9. Emissions policy is under attack from all sides. We've been here before, and it rarely ends well
  10. Australian sex education isn't diverse enough. Here's why we should follow England's lead
  11. our complicated relationship with bats
  12. More children are living in high-rise apartments, so designers should keep them in mind
  13. Does Australia have the political will – or leverage – to support change in Cambodia?
  14. How to improve the appeal of franchising for women
  15. what is pre-eclampsia, and how does it affect mums and babies?
  16. show us you can deliver party room on NEG
  17. has Australia's net debt doubled under the current government?
  18. The female dwarf, disability, and beauty
  19. Here's how many times you actually need to reuse your shopping bags
  20. Meet me at the bar! How uni students interact on a campus, and why chocolate can help
  21. Apple, the $1 trillion company searching for its soul
  22. As Pakistan's PM, Imran Khan must embrace compromise, so can he deliver on his promises?
  23. should I take vitamin C or other supplements for my cold?
  24. How to stop nagging your child to practise their musical instrument
  25. Designed features can make cities safer, but getting it wrong can be plain frightening
  26. Children who have lost a parent to family violence need to be listened to
  27. Sorry, men, there's no such thing as 'dirt blindness' – you just need to do more housework
  28. The great movie scenes: Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey
  29. Antarctic seas host a surprising mix of lifeforms – and now we can map them
  30. Three reasons why it’s a bad idea to ramp up Adelaide's desalination plant
  31. Australia has to prepare for life after the World Trade Organisation
  32. Victorian Labor government shapes up to Canberra over NEG
  33. Soutphommasane says sections of media exploit racism to make money
  34. Could the NEG bring down power prices? It's hard to be confident that it will
  35. AMP's Murray right to question the value of corporate governance rules
  36. Writers' festivals aren't an imaginary republic of letters – they are political arenas
  37. Michelle Grattan on the government's uphill battle with company tax cuts and the NEG
  38. Seven beautiful images that share new stories of science
  39. Victorian government should be wary of introducing a stand-alone offence of non-fatal strangulation
  40. Why researchers are testing Viagra for women during pregnancy
  41. The Long Forgotten Dream raises uneasy questions about performance and colonisation
  42. Thailand's mission to reduce statelessness
  43. We know why short-statured people of Flores became small – but for the extinct 'Hobbit' it's not so clear
  44. what happens when we drink alcohol in four short videos
  45. the stellar US GDP figures aren't here to stay
  46. Deleting personal information from databases is harder than it sounds
  47. Australia and other countries must prioritise humanity in dealing with displaced people and migration
  48. the 'great Australian silence' 50 years on
  49. Drug users in outer Sydney need another medically supervised consumption room
  50. Teachers play a key role in helping students feel they 'belong' at school

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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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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...