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Are solar panels a middle-class purchase? This survey says yes

  • Written by: Adam McHugh, Honorary Research Associate, Murdoch University
Are solar panels a middle-class purchase? This survey says yesThe latest research suggests that in Australia, rooftop solar photovoltaics are more likely to be adopted by middle-class households.Author provided

The rate of growth in residential rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) in Australia since 2008 has been nothing short of breathtaking.

Our new research suggests that the households most likely to join in...

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Turnbull government to give national apology to victims of child sexual abuse

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Malcolm Turnbull will give a formal national apology on October 22 to victims of child sexual abuse, as part of the federal response to the royal commission.

Outlining the government’s detailed response on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said that Western Australia had now agreed to sign on to the redress scheme so there will be a fully...

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A history of politics intruding on football

  • Written by: Roy Hay, Honorary Fellow, Deakin University
A history of politics intruding on footballArgentine striker Mario Kempes controlling the ball during his team's win against the Netherlands in the 1978 World Cup.El Grafico

This article is the second in a five-part World Cup series exploring the politics, economics, science and social issues behind the world’s most popular sports event.


There is an old tradition in England that sport...

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how fit do you have to be to climb a mountain?

  • Written by: Julien Periard, Associate Professor, University of Canberra
how fit do you have to be to climb a mountain?Climbing a mountain has more to do with how your body deals with altitude, which you can't control. from www.shutterstock.com

Since the commercialisation of high altitude mountaineering in the 1990s, the number of climbers has increased significantly. Mount Kilimanjaro, perhaps the most popular mountaineering trip in the world, now attracts around 4...

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  1. Chinese investment in Australia falls as political debate hits confidence
  2. Rail access improves liveability, but all regional centres are not equal
  3. Why do brumbies evoke such passion? It's all down to the high country's cultural myth-makers
  4. What makes the Earth spin on its axis every day?
  5. AI could predict your next move from watching your eye gaze
  6. How does altitude affect the body and why does it affect people differently?
  7. US-North Korea summit agreement is most revealing for what it leaves out
  8. The big global space agencies rely on Australia – let's turn that to our advantage
  9. MoMA at NGV is a landmark exhibition – rich, dazzling and profoundly visually exciting
  10. Incarceration and time's passing are eloquently explored at Dark Mofo
  11. Why methane should be treated differently compared to long-lived greenhouse gases
  12. From plagues to obesity: how epidemics have evolved
  13. The off-topic Conversation #162
  14. Is Russia worthy of hosting the World Cup?
  15. Shoppers' movements might come down to fears of caves and the 'butt brush'
  16. children become more caring and inclusive as they age
  17. When possessions are poor substitutes for people: hoarding disorder and loneliness
  18. something missing from our plans for the new space race
  19. To fix gender inequity in arts leadership we need more women in politics and chairing boards
  20. Five years on, NDIS is getting young people out of aged care, but all too slowly
  21. Would Landbridge be on or off the government's register of foreign interests?
  22. Shorten promises to reverse budget cut to the ABC
  23. We can design better intersections that are safer for all users
  24. We've designed a 'flux capacitor', but it won't take us Back to the Future
  25. Bosses deserve to be happy at work too – here's how
  26. As the shaky US-North Korea summit is set to begin, the parties must search for common interest
  27. How traffic signals favour cars and discourage walking
  28. Upgrade is an extremely pleasurable sci-fi revenge film
  29. what's the difference between STEM and STEAM?
  30. Looking online for info on your child's health? Here are some tips
  31. Australia relies on volunteers to monitor its endangered species
  32. Life in a herd – and why in health watching symptoms is easy, but finding causes is hard
  33. Michelle Grattan on the changes to foreign interference laws
  34. from the meaning of time to the marvels of fungi
  35. Commonwealth Bank's $700 million fine will end up punishing its customers
  36. Revisiting metadata retention in light of the government’s push for new powers
  37. Most people don't benefit from vaccination, but we still need it to prevent infections
  38. Is Australia's current drought caused by climate change? It's complicated
  39. Government needs to slow down on changes to spying and foreign interference laws
  40. A bird’s eye view of New Zealand's changing glaciers
  41. Turnbull government shrinks Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme register
  42. Traffic is complex, but modelling using deceptively simple rules can help unravel what's going on
  43. Male dolphins use their individual 'names' to build a complex social network
  44. what might heaven be like?
  45. Bees join an elite group of species that understands the concept of zero as a number
  46. what's the difference between formative and summative assessment in schools?
  47. Why breakups are so hard and how to cope with them
  48. Twenty years on, One Nation is still chaotic, controversial and influential
  49. Criminal charges against banking 'cartels' show Australia is getting tough on competition law
  50. Liberals' Georgina Downer trailing in early Mayo poll

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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

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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

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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...

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