None of the books on the Stella shortlist offer a comforting vision of contemporary Australian life.ShutterstockSix years ago, The Stella Prize burst onto the Australian literary scene with an air of urgency. The A$50,000 award was the progeny of the Stella Count – a campaign highlighting the under-representation of women authors in book...
'Soft fall' surfaces are widely used in play areas where children might fall, but can also get very hot in the sun, which undermines this safety benefit.Brisbane City Council/Flickr, CC BYIt is with some relief that Australians are leaving behind the excruciatingly hot days of summer. But did you ever stop to think about the role of design in...
A sheep undergoing live export in 2017.Animals AustraliaA recent episode of 60 Minutes has captured public attention and the political agenda by airing dramatic video footage from Animals Australia, showing the fate of Australian animals in the live export trade.
Video shot secretly by a crew member shows sheep on five separate voyages from...
There is a lot of hype in the business world surrounding the emerging blockchain technology and so called “smart contracts” - computer programs which execute the terms of an agreement. But like all computer programs, smart contracts can malfunction and even develop a mind of their own.
Smart contracts are popular because they promise...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...
The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...
Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...
If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...
Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...
Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...
Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...
The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...
Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...