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Why Coles' plastic bag backflip leaves us worse off than before

  • Written by: Kim Borg, Doctoral Candidate & Research Officer at BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University

One month after removing free lightweight plastic bags from checkouts, Australian supermarket giant Coles has decided to offer thicker reusable plastics bags for free, indefinitely. This unprecedented move is in response to strong backlash by customers who are struggling to switch to reusable bags.


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What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per carat

  • Written by: Andrew Christy, Senior Curator (Mineralogy) at the Queensland Museum and Lecturer, The University of Queensland
What is a gem? And why painite from Myanmar can fetch US$60,000 per caratThe first three Natural History Museum painites – including one in its natural state with rubies that had been sitting in their collection for years. It had initially been misidentified as the much less valuable tourmaline.© The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London, Author provided

My favourite gem is an occasional series where...

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When Trump comes to Australia, let's hope protesters get more creative than the baby blimp

  • Written by: Felicity Fenner, Associate Professor at UNSW Art & Design, UNSW
When Trump comes to Australia, let's hope protesters get more creative than the baby blimpTrump Baby flies over Parliament Square in July during President Trump's visit to the UK.Andy Rain/EPA

Trump Baby is President Donald Trump’s highest-profile troll. During his recent UK visit, the airborne infant protested alongside tens of thousands of marchers against current US policies. While Trump’s itinerary was carefully...

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New map shows that only 13% of the oceans are still truly wild

  • Written by: Kendall Jones, PhD candidate, Geography, Planning and Environmental Management, The University of Queensland
New map shows that only 13% of the oceans are still truly wildTuna are among the most vulnerable species to human pressures.Rich Carey/Shutterstock

Just 13% of the world’s oceans are now free from intense human activities such as fishing, according to a new map of ocean wilderness areas.

Our research, published in the journal Current Biology, shows that only 55 million square km of the global ocean can...

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  2. Why the media are to blame for racialising Melbourne's 'African gang' problem
  3. Curious Kids: Are mermaids real?
  4. why it's time to act
  5. co-designing technologies with Indigenous Australians
  6. When is it OK to call an ambulance?
  7. Nine-Fairfax merger rings warning bells for investigative journalism – and Australian democracy
  8. Fewer teenagers plan on further study, with disadvantaged teens most at risk
  9. What's wrong with big solar in cities? Nothing, if it's done right
  10. Geoengineering the Great Barrier Reef needs strong rules
  11. 10 notable trends from the new HILDA survey
  12. Lessons to learn, despite another report on missing flight MH370 and still no explanation
  13. does this make red meat any healthier?
  14. Expunging the criminal records of kids in care does not absolve the state's injustices against them
  15. Why Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is a cult classic
  16. Victorian minister plays hardball with Turnbull on the NEG
  17. Longman result shows Queensland vote is volatile and One Nation remains potent
  18. Sharing your #shopping on social media can damage your health and your wallet
  19. do 'rescue remedies' ease stress?
  20. How the everyday commute is changing who we are
  21. The National Energy Guarantee is a flagship policy. So why hasn't the modelling been made public?
  22. Opera's digital revolution may be the key to increasing the artform's appeal
  23. Australians worry more about losing jobs overseas than to robots
  24. HILDA Survey reveals striking gender and age divide in financial literacy. Test yourself with this quiz
  25. what the huge HILDA survey reveals about your economic well-being, health and family life
  26. Turnbull's chief of staff to be new Public Service Commissioner
  27. Poor and elderly Australians let down by ailing primary health system
  28. The evidence suggests Serena Williams is not being discriminated against by drug testers
  29. Starter's gun goes off on new phase of media concentration as Nine-Fairfax lead the way
  30. The Laos disaster reminds us that local people are too often victims of dam development
  31. What if the companies that profit from your data had to pay you?
  32. What's really driving the future of retail?
  33. Why school kids need more exposure to the world of work
  34. The off-topic Conversation #165
  35. a place to discover Australia's many stories
  36. The ozone hole is both an environmental success story and an enduring global threat
  37. Why rents, not property prices, are best to assess housing supply and need-driven demand
  38. From the First Fleet to Changi, Australia's pianos have a long history
  39. Lessons for Australia in the EU's algorithmic price war that ripped off consumers
  40. Farmers experiencing drought-related stress need targeted support
  41. Parents can promote gender equality and help prevent violence against women. Here's how
  42. Malcolm Turnbull's authority diminished after byelection failures
  43. Labor holds Braddon and easily wins Longman, while Sharkie thumps Downer in Mayo
  44. Crucial Super Saturday Labor victories a major fillip for Shorten
  45. After the Nine-Fairfax deal, who will shape Melbourne like The Age once did?
  46. Are you walking your dog enough?
  47. default My Health Record settings don't protect teens' privacy
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Business News

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...