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How to ask someone you're worried about if they're thinking of suicide

  • Written by: Anthony Jorm, Professorial Fellow and an NHMRC Senior Principal Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
How to ask someone you're worried about if they're thinking of suicideFamily and friends have an important role to play in detecting suicide risk and supporting the person.Thomas Peham/Unsplash

Australia’s leading mental health organisations have launched a new campaign – #YouCanTalk – to encourage Australians to ask people they’re concerned about if they’re thinking about taking their...

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Women are dominating employment growth, but what sort of jobs are we talking about?

  • Written by: Rebecca Cassells, Associate Professor, Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre, Curtin University

One of the biggest transformations we have seen in advanced economies is the increased participation of women in the paid workforce. In recent Australian labour force trends, female participation is growing at nine times the rate of men’s. Women are dominating both full and part-time employment growth in Australia.

Why do changes in...

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Working four-day weeks for five days' pay? Research shows it pays off

  • Written by: Jarrod Haar, Professor of Human Resource Management, Auckland University of Technology
Working four-day weeks for five days' pay? Research shows it pays offA four-day week trial showed that if workers have more control over their job, they feel and perform better.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SA

Employees at a New Zealand company behind an innovative trial of a four-day working week have declared it a resounding success, with 78% saying they were better able to manage their work-life balance.

Perpetu...

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How the Wardian case revolutionised the plant trade – and Australian gardens

  • Written by: Luke Keogh, Visiting Scholar, Deakin University
How the Wardian case revolutionised the plant trade – and Australian gardensMelburnians admire the first primrose to arrive in the colony, transported by a Wardian case, in Edward Hopley's A Primrose from England, circa 1855.Bendigo Art Gallery, Gift of Mr and Mrs Leonard Lansell 1964.

The first journey of a Wardian case was an experiment. In 1829, the surgeon and amateur naturalist Nathanial Bagshaw Ward accidentally...

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  1. How do SIM cards make a phone work?
  2. How Australian media are changing the way they report violence against women
  3. How to turn the waste crisis into a design opportunity
  4. Labor MP Emma Husar takes personal leave as party investigates conduct towards staff
  5. What could a My Health Record data breach look like?
  6. The shaky case for prosecuting Witness K and his lawyer in the Timor-Leste spying scandal
  7. Melancholia artfully brings the end of the world to the stage
  8. Taking on big tech: where does Australia stand?
  9. CEO pay is more about white male entitlement than value for money
  10. Gardening improves the health of social housing residents and provides a sense of purpose
  11. UN delivers strong rebuke to Australian government on women's rights
  12. is cheese bad for you?
  13. Australian Ninja Warrior and the death of style and grace in sport
  14. how digital tools are revolutionising patient care
  15. Why the world should be worried about the rise of strongman politics
  16. Migrants are still buying into the dream of home ownership, but it's becoming more elusive
  17. How the 'yeah-but' mentality stalls progress on bag bans and other green issues
  18. what if it is wrong?
  19. killing rabbits to conserve native mammals
  20. University students aren't reporting sexual assault, and new guidelines don't address why
  21. how long should you stay away when you have a cold or the flu?
  22. Why Australia needs its own torture report
  23. Australia's French Impressionist maps artistic connections
  24. Five steps business can take to ensure aggressive performance targets don't drive bad behaviour
  25. what's at stake on Super Saturday
  26. Curious Kids: Why do volcanoes erupt?
  27. What should be done with the NBN in the long run?
  28. Women who have heart attacks receive poorer care than men
  29. Migration helps balance our ageing population – we don't need a moratorium
  30. The Tale of Genji, a 1,000-year-old Japanese masterpiece
  31. Remembering Antarctica's nuclear past with 'Nukey Poo'
  32. how physical activity at school helps the mind (as well as the body)
  33. Leaders seek underdog status in byelection battle to be top dog
  34. As Super Saturday nears, Labor gains poll lead in Braddon, but trails in Longman, while UK Tories slump
  35. Government report provides important opportunity to rethink Australia's relationship with India
  36. Capturing the shadow of Saturn's moon Titan from right here on Earth
  37. Battle scars reveal the life of 'Mephisto', a WW1 German tank from a century ago
  38. are phone-obsessed teens at greater risk of ADHD?
  39. Is the 'Zero Hour' youth climate march a turning point, or more of the same?
  40. Michelle Grattan on the Mayo byelection and crossbenchers in the parliament
  41. do neckties reduce blood supply to the brain?
  42. booming jobs numbers, but dig deeper and it's not all rosy
  43. Universities can help recruit more science and maths teachers, but they can't do it alone
  44. Empty car parks everywhere, but nowhere to park. How cities can do better
  45. AEMO's 'cohesive' energy plan falls short because it omits two key economic facts
  46. Friday essay: why YA gothic fiction is booming
  47. Technology doesn't have to be lonely: encouraging dialogue over diatribe
  48. is glucosamine good for joints?
  49. When whistleblowers are prosecuted, it has a chilling effect on press freedom in Australia
  50. Disillusioned voters find it easy to embrace a crossbencher like Rebekha Sharkie

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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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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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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How to Choose a Reliable Hot Water System Installer on the Gold Coast

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

How Microtask Platforms Support Modern Digital Promotion

Digital promotion has become increasingly complex. Businesses communicate with customers through w...

Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

You cover your mouth when you laugh. You skip the group photo. Maybe you edit pictures to soften a...