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The public barbie, an Aussie icon frozen in time

  • Written by: Christian Tietz, Senior Lecturer in Industrial Design, UNSW
The public barbie, an Aussie icon frozen in timeA public barbecue in Lyndhurst, New South Wales, does the job but could be so much better.Mattinbgn/Wikimedia, CC BY

On Boxing Day, Australia Day, birthdays and other significant cultural or religious celebrations, many of us gather in parks to celebrate with family and friends. Certain locations are coveted – people arrive at the crack of...

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Megaphone diplomacy is good for selling papers, but harmful for Australia-China relations

  • Written by: Wanning Sun, Professor of Chinese Media and Cultural Studies, University of Technology Sydney

The issue of China’s influence in Australia is complex. It ranges from worries about national security, political donations and media infiltration to concerns about scientific collaborations, Confucius Institutes, the patriotism of Chinese students, and allegiance of the Chinese community. The most recent trope is China’s so-called...

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Research shows networking is painful, but it can be a lot better

  • Written by: Libby Sander, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
Research shows networking is painful, but it can be a lot betterSmiling on the outside, struggling on the inside. Networking can be painful.www.shutterstock.com

Is it enough to throw a group of people together, give them a name badge and hope for the best? Research suggests it isn’t.

Forming and maintaining strong professional relationships is a key component of career success. These networks help...

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How parenthood continues to cost women more than men

  • Written by: Isabelle Sin, Lecturer in Economics and Econometrics, Victoria University; Fellow, Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, Victoria University of Wellington
How parenthood continues to cost women more than menNew research shows that parenthood penalises all women, particularly those who are on high incomes, and sets them on a trajectory of lower lifetime earnings relative to their male peers.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SA

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is about to become a first-time parent next month, and her partner, Clarke...

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  1. Government 'dares' the Senate on its corporate and income tax packages
  2. Hold your horses – brumby fertility control isn't that easy
  3. what is black salve and why do people think it can cure cancer?
  4. Rewriting history in the People’s Republic of Amnesia and beyond
  5. Independent crossbencher Steve Martin joins Nationals, giving the party a Tasmanian presence
  6. The off-topic Conversation #161
  7. The violent collectors who gathered Indigenous artefacts for the Queensland Museum
  8. how traditional methods could deliver zero-emission shipping
  9. why journalists need to understand grammar to write accurately about violence
  10. Why CEOs need to embrace fear
  11. why infectious diseases are so much more harmful to isolated peoples
  12. why reducing the number of subjects isn't the answer
  13. The IOC thinks eSports are too violent for the Olympics, but traditional sports are violent too
  14. Summit on, then off, now on again? The seemingly endless game-playing of US-North Korea relations
  15. New Zealand's hoki fishery under scrutiny after claims of fish dumping, misreporting
  16. Airport-dwelling magpies get in less of a flap about planes, and that could be good or bad
  17. Demasi cleared, but images in science continue to attract intense scrutiny
  18. Michelle Grattan on Labor's byelection bother
  19. Why some migrants in abusive relationships don't receive help, and are deported
  20. why, and what can we do about it?
  21. Australia's deal with Timor-Leste in peril again over oil and gas
  22. Dugong and sea turtle poo sheds new light on the Great Barrier Reef's seagrass meadows
  23. William Ricketts Sanctuary is a racist anachronism but can it foster empathy?
  24. Six things Labor’s review of tertiary education should consider
  25. Plain, Greek, low-fat? How to choose a healthy yoghurt
  26. should the government intervene to fix low wages?
  27. When neighbourhoods become dangerous, look to local strengths for a lifeline
  28. but what's going on beneath Hawai'i's volcano?
  29. 'Super Saturday' is not so super in Labor's eyes
  30. Labor outraged as July 28 Super Saturday overlaps ALP conference
  31. Expenses authority can't tell Joyce when his travel expenses inquiry will end
  32. A new levy on digital giants like Google, Facebook and eBay is a step towards a fairer way of taxing
  33. What causes chronic fatigue? What we know, don’t know and suspect
  34. Meghan Markle and why being 'mixed race' matters in Australia
  35. Tough new EU privacy regulations could lead to better protections in Australia
  36. the Horne family study gets a second life
  37. What outcomes parents should expect from early childhood education and care
  38. Why microfinance as aid isn't enough to empower women
  39. Australia imports almost all of its oil, and there are pitfalls all over the globe
  40. How a trip to Antarctica became a real-life experiment in decision-making
  41. Sandpaper figs make food, fire, medicine and a cosy home for wasps
  42. Councils' help with affordable housing shows how local government can make a difference
  43. Five ways hospitals can reduce their environmental footprint
  44. If a US-North Korea summit does happen, we'll have Moon Jae-in to thank for it
  45. Hastie and Turnbull – what you don't know, you can't stop
  46. Anthony Albanese on Labor's National Conference
  47. Evidence from the banking royal commission looks like history repeating itself
  48. High Street (After Ruscha) ruminates on memory, community and culture
  49. A record $340 million lost to fraud in Australia, says latest ACCC report
  50. When you're sick, the support you'll get may depend on the 'worth' of your disease

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

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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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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

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Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

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