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in defence of beauty in art

  • Written by: Robert Wellington, Senior Lecturer, Art History and Visual Culture, Australian National University
in defence of beauty in artDetail from Emily Kam Kngwarray, Anmatyerr people Yam awely 1995 synthetic polymer paint on canvas 150 x 491 cmNational Gallery of Australia, Canberra Gift of the Delmore Collection, Donald and Janet Holt 1995 © Emily Kam Kngwarray.

Art critics and historians have a difficult time dealing with beauty. We are trained from early on that the...

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As South Australia heads to the polls, the state is at a crossroads

  • Written by: Rob Manwaring, Senior Lecturer, Politics and Public Policy, Flinders University

Uncertainty is nothing new to South Australia. Over the past decade, the state has faced a range of economic and political unknowns.

In 2014, BHP’s decision not to expand its Olympic Dam site triggered a period of economic uncertainty. A year later, South Australia had the highest unemployment in the nation. Further, the state was hit with...

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Slow cycling isn't just for fun – it's essential for many city workers

  • Written by: Malini Sur, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
Slow cycling isn't just for fun – it's essential for many city workersIn both Indian and Australian cities, cyclists who deliver goods and services have to take it slow.Malini Sur, Author provided

In cities, people use bicycles for far more than just commuting and recreation. For many people, riding a bike is not just a way to get to work; it is a livelihood necessity and helps sustain urban economies. And for people...

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The genius at Guinness and his statistical legacy

  • Written by: Karen Lamb, Biostatistician, Deakin University
The genius at Guinness and his statistical legacy

Statistics has Guinness to thank for the Student's t-test.
Flickr/Scott Thompson, CC BY

This St Patrick’s Day, revellers around the world will crowd the streets seeking one of Ireland’s national drinks: a pint of Guinness. But besides this tasty stout, one of the most fundamental and commonly used tools of science also has its origins at...

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  1. Young blood: magic or medicine?
  2. Construction yet to slow down with a cooling housing market
  3. Australia's draft 'Strategy for nature' doesn't cut it. Here are nine ways to fix it
  4. Partnerships between universities and arms manufacturers raise thorny ethical questions
  5. either way, it's a step up for Batman
  6. Shorten scores own goals on tax and Adani with Batman 'soft' voters
  7. The Financial Services Royal Commission highlights the vulnerability of many older Australians
  8. Border Force Commissioner Roman Quaedvlieg sacked for helping partner
  9. Andrew Leigh on why we need more randomised trials in policy and law
  10. how did the universe begin?
  11. NGV's Colony is a bold attempt to confront Australia's colonial past, but divisions remain
  12. After the Rohingya crisis, Aung San Suu Kyi will come to the ASEAN summit with her reputation tarnished
  13. Domperidone can boost breast milk supply – here's what you need know
  14. Articulate US teenagers could finally force action on gun control
  15. Don't shoot the messenger when confronted with inconvenient ideas
  16. An STI epidemic in young people does not signal sexual abuse
  17. how the Irish influenced Australian English
  18. Australia doesn't have too many universities. Here's why
  19. How picture boards were used as propaganda in the Vandemonian War
  20. Affordable housing policy failure still being fuelled by flawed analysis
  21. New cities? It's an idea worth thinking about for Australia
  22. Why duck shooting season still isn't on the endangered list
  23. What to do when the baby is born before you get to hospital
  24. To achieve more equity in the tech industry, we must reframe diversity
  25. Tributes pour in for Stephen Hawking, the famous theoretical physicist who died at age 76
  26. A timeline of Stephen Hawking's remarkable life
  27. The slippery grammar of spoken vs written English
  28. How do we feel about a 'big Australia'? That depends on the poll
  29. IPCC cities conference tackles gaps between science and climate action on the ground
  30. The Great War and Kings of War journey from the kill zone to the map room
  31. What the Royal Commission can do if the banks don't play ball on evidence
  32. We need to become global citizens to rebuild trust in our globalised world
  33. When we lose weight, where does it go?
  34. The US isn't a shining example for Australia when it comes to jobs
  35. The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit marks a step toward a deeper relationship
  36. Curious Kids: What causes windy weather?
  37. why is a green screen green?
  38. Our growing big cities need new centres of employment – here's Melbourne's chance
  39. Why virtual reality cannot match the real thing
  40. do student protests work? History tells us they can
  41. Politics podcast: the Batman byelection battleground
  42. Full response from a spokesperson for Steven Marshall for a FactCheck on electricity issues in South Australia
  43. would pokies reform in South Australia wipe out 'many' of 26,000 jobs?
  44. does South Australia have the 'highest energy prices' in the nation and 'the least reliable grid'?
  45. What we know about Novichok, the 'newby' nerve agents linked to Russia
  46. could Labor's tax changes make the system fairer or hurt investors?
  47. The off-topic Conversation #156
  48. The medicines to pack for your overseas holiday
  49. War with North Korea: from unthinkable to unavoidable?
  50. Looking for truth in the Facebook age? Seek out views you aren't going to 'like'

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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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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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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