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if you really, truly need a new phone, buy one with replaceable parts

  • Written by: Miles Park, Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design, UNSW
if you really, truly need a new phone, buy one with replaceable partsBefore taking that tempting upgrade, ask yourself if it's really necessary.Shutterstock.com

Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Our Sustainable Shopping series asks experts to provide easy eco-friendly guides to purchases big and small. Send us your...

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New Queensland planning law puts transparency and accountability at risk

  • Written by: Philippa England, Senior Lecturer, Griffith Law School, Griffith University

Recent changes in Queensland planning law continue the shift toward a more commercially oriented, business-friendly planning framework that relegates accountability and public access and influence to a minimum.

This stands in contrast to a 2015 government directions paper for planning reform that declared:

The planning system should be open,...

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Are the major parties on the nose and minors on the march? It's not that simple

  • Written by: Nick Economou, Senior Lecturer, School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University

Three political parties – the ALP, the Liberal Party and the National Party – dominate Australian politics. This dominance is particularly noticeable in the electoral contests for parliamentary lower houses, especially where these involve single-member electoral districts and electors cast a preferential vote.

In general, the vast...

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Email culture to blame for workplace failure on #MeToo

  • Written by: Hannah Piterman, Professor of Practice, Deakin University
Email culture to blame for workplace failure on #MeTooWorkplaces need safe spaces to facilitate discussion about issues that are difficult, awkward and shameful to engage with.Alessandro Valli/Flickr, CC BY

Six months after the explosive allegations of sexual harassment against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein came to light, giving impetus to the #MeToo movement, this series looks at the aftermath...

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  1. My dyslexic perspective on academia – and how I found science communication
  2. why early childhood educators are walking out
  3. what happens to our skin as we age?
  4. can art really make a difference?
  5. New players in "Bradbury" Senate a gift to government's company tax cut prospects
  6. We need to talk about the data we give freely of ourselves online and why it's useful
  7. Australia should strengthen its privacy laws and remove exemptions for politicians
  8. Even if you were the last rhino on Earth – why populations can't be saved by a single breeding pair
  9. Catholic schools aren't all the same, and Gonski 2.0 reflects this
  10. Why the public isn't allowed to know specifics about the George Pell case
  11. An exploding creative economy shows innovation policy shouldn't focus only on STEM
  12. Akram Khan and telling historical truths through dance
  13. the health implications of returning to a bushfire zone
  14. Embracing multicultural voices can lead to a more democratic future
  15. Why don't we read the fine print? Because banks know the pressure points to push
  16. #MeToo must also tackle online abuse
  17. Four of the most life-threatening skin conditions and what you should know about them
  18. A beginner's guide to the foggy wilderness of ambient music
  19. Many people feel lonely in the city, but perhaps 'third places' can help with that
  20. As the Libs claim South Australia, states are falling into line behind the National Energy Guarantee
  21. Urgent action is needed to enforce zero tolerance of sexual exploitation by aid workers
  22. Unions have a history of merging – that's why the new 'super union' makes sense
  23. 60 years in orbit for 'grapefruit satellite' – the oldest human object in space
  24. Charges in Justine Damond case a reminder of the dangers of a 'warrior cop' mentality
  25. Come hither... how imitating mating males could cut cane toad numbers
  26. Animal study hints at link between vitamin D and autism, but don't start supplementing yet
  27. Book review – Clive Hamilton's Silent Invasion: China's Influence in Australia
  28. A conversation that reaches beyond Melbourne and Sydney
  29. Can chimpanzees turn into people?
  30. NDIS needs the market to help make up at least 60% shortfall in specialist disability housing
  31. There's still a long way to go for the Don Dale royal commission to achieve justice
  32. Your ATAR isn't the only thing universities are looking at
  33. How #MeToo can guide sex education in schools
  34. As humans change the world, predators seize the chance to succeed
  35. Common skin rashes and what to do about them
  36. The Execution of Savonarola and Two Companions at Piazza della Signoria
  37. Consumers need critical thinking to fend off banks' bad behaviour
  38. Sarah Hanson-Young on the Greens Batman setback
  39. Legal lessons for Australia from Uber’s self-driving car fatality
  40. Who’s to blame when driverless cars have an accident?
  41. New Zealand, US and UK outrank Australia in scores on budget transparency
  42. it's not because of an ozone hole)
  43. We won't stop lone-actor attacks until we understand violence against women
  44. We need to rethink our moral obligations to create a better world
  45. Why union members earn higher wages than their non-union colleagues
  46. Cycling and walking are short-changed when it comes to transport funding in Australia
  47. New coral bleaching outbreak in NT a worrying sign of our warming oceans
  48. Therapy dogs can help reduce student stress, anxiety and improve school attendance
  49. What does a 'Leb' look like?
  50. #MeToo exposes legal failures, but ‘trial by Twitter' isn’t one of them

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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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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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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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