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What's wrong with big solar in cities? Nothing, if it's done right

  • Written by: Jason Byrne, Professor of Human Geography and Planning, University of Tasmania
What's wrong with big solar in cities? Nothing, if it's done rightResidents near big solar projects are often concerned they cause glare and noise.Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Headquarters rooftop solar, Hong Kong/Wikimedia Commons

Many of us are familiar with developments of big solar farms in rural and regional areas. These are often welcomed as a positive sign of our transition towards a low-ca...

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Geoengineering the Great Barrier Reef needs strong rules

  • Written by: Kerryn Brent, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Tasmania
Geoengineering the Great Barrier Reef needs strong rulesCan geoengineering buy the coral reefs more time? Oregon State University/Flickr, CC BY-SA

The Great Barrier Reef has experienced extensive coral bleaching over the past two years. Faced with this reality, scientists are proposing a range of options to save the reef.

A recent conference showcased new possibilities for enhancing Reef resilience,...

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10 notable trends from the new HILDA survey

  • Written by: Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling
10 notable trends from the new HILDA surveyShutterstock

Australia is changing, and some emerging trends may surprise you.

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey tells the stories of the same group of Australians over the course of their lives. Starting in 2001, the survey now tracks more than 17,500 people in 9500 households.

So what’s this year’s...

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Lessons to learn, despite another report on missing flight MH370 and still no explanation

  • Written by: Geoffrey Dell, Associate Professor/Discipline Leader Accident Investigation and Forensics, CQUniversity Australia

The latest report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 says that investigations have failed to find any explanation as to why the aircraft went missing with 239 passengers and crew on board.

The 449-page main report (with additional appendices) from the Malaysian government builds on previous reports on the investigation into...

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  7. do 'rescue remedies' ease stress?
  8. How the everyday commute is changing who we are
  9. The National Energy Guarantee is a flagship policy. So why hasn't the modelling been made public?
  10. Opera's digital revolution may be the key to increasing the artform's appeal
  11. Australians worry more about losing jobs overseas than to robots
  12. HILDA Survey reveals striking gender and age divide in financial literacy. Test yourself with this quiz
  13. what the huge HILDA survey reveals about your economic well-being, health and family life
  14. Turnbull's chief of staff to be new Public Service Commissioner
  15. Poor and elderly Australians let down by ailing primary health system
  16. The evidence suggests Serena Williams is not being discriminated against by drug testers
  17. Starter's gun goes off on new phase of media concentration as Nine-Fairfax lead the way
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  20. What's really driving the future of retail?
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  25. Why rents, not property prices, are best to assess housing supply and need-driven demand
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  27. Lessons for Australia in the EU's algorithmic price war that ripped off consumers
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