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King tides and rising seas are predictable, and we're not doing enough about it

  • Written by: Mark Gibbs, Director, Knowledge to Innovation; Chair, Green Cross Australia, Queensland University of Technology
King tides and rising seas are predictable, and we're not doing enough about it

Recent king tides have again caused significant damage to coastal assets in Australia and New Zealand. This time the combination of large tides and coastal storms damaged properties on Torres Strait islands and in Nelson and other coastal areas of New Zealand. It is increasingly recognised worldwide that, despite many coastal adaptation plans...

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US approach to security is deeply troubling – and it's not just about Trump

  • Written by: Joseph Camilleri, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University
US approach to security is deeply troubling – and it's not just about TrumpIs Donald Trump really the one setting the direction of US security policy?Reuters/Jonathan Ernst

Media coverage of Donald Trump’s presidency has fixated on his outlandish, off-the-cuff tweets, his ill-conceived and inflammatory positions on immigration, race relations and climate change, his “America First” mantra, and his...

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Closing the Gap results still lag, as Shorten pledges compensation fund for Stolen Generations

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

The tenth Closing the Gap report, tabled in Parliament by Malcolm Turnbull on Monday, shows only three of the seven targets are on track to be met.

The targets for early childhood education and year 12 attainment are on track and the target to halve child mortality is back on track.

But the remaining targets are not on track - for school attendance,...

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Labor moves in on the Barnaby Joyce affair

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

The Labor party, which started with a hands-off approach to the Barnaby Joyce affair, has now segued into making it a political issue, while trying to still argue that its “personal” aspect should be private.

The opposition is eyeing possible openings to exploit in the liaison between Joyce and his former staffer Vikki Campion -...

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  1. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the private lives of our politicians
  2. Health Check: how can extreme heat lead to death?
  3. Two Koreas working together on Winter Olympics is a small but important step toward peace
  4. Hidden depths: why groundwater is our most important water source
  5. Five active volcanoes on my Asia Pacific 'Ring of Fire' watch-list right now
  6. Kokoda Track blockade alludes to deeper development issues in Papua New Guinea
  7. How copyright law is holding back Australian creators
  8. Sustainable shopping: your guilt-free guide to flowers this Valentine's Day
  9. Public hospital blame game – here's how we got into this funding mess
  10. Essays On Air: Why grown-ups still need fairy tales
  11. Vital Signs: future expectations causing sharemarket gyrations and interest rate doubts
  12. Proposed new regulations for 3D printed medical devices must go further
  13. The larrikin as leader: how Bob Hawke came to be one of the best (and luckiest) prime ministers
  14. This is how WestConnex can deliver Sydney a better city centre
  15. Friday essay: ‘It’s not over in the homes’ – impotence, domestic violence and former POWs
  16. Grattan on Friday: Is Barnaby's baby a matter of public interest or just of interest to the public?
  17. World-first genetic analysis reveals Aussie white shark numbers
  18. Does a sugar tax cause alcohol sales to spike? The research doesn't give a decisive answer
  19. Whistleblowers still in the firing line from foreign influence and official secrets laws
  20. I've been diagnosed with iron deficiency, now what?
  21. Politics podcast: Mark Dreyfus on changing the government's foreign interference bill
  22. The off-topic Conversation #151
  23. Closing the gap in Indigenous literacy and numeracy? Not remotely – or in cities
  24. CBA's board needs to take ultimate responsibility for the bank's failings
  25. Sense, think, act: the principle that governs everything from rocket landings to interest rates
  26. 2018 Winter Olympics set to begin against the backdrop of warm words and cold politics
  27. Australia's financial regulators need policing
  28. Unions can't just rely on promises of favourable laws to regain lost ground
  29. Labor's 2% cap on private health insurance premium rises won't fix affordability
  30. Listen to abuse survivors and advocates to clear the way to a national redress scheme
  31. How a German migrant planted citizen science in Australia – and why it worked
  32. Australia's jobs and migration policies are not making the best use of qualified migrants
  33. Explainer: the symbolism of The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry cycle
  34. NSW could lead the way in educating students with a disability
  35. Putting the pieces together to create safe public spaces for all
  36. George Brandis warns Liberals against rise of populist right
  37. Government unmoved by Labor MP Susan Lamb's emotional story
  38. Snowboarding and freeskiing got the Olympics by carving their own path
  39. How to use critical thinking to spot false climate claims
  40. Private health insurance rebates don't serve their purpose. Let's talk about scrapping them
  41. The Hendra vaccine has no effect on racehorse performance
  42. Russian Olympic doping saga shows need for a radically different approach
  43. Classroom design should follow evidence, not architectural fads
  44. If democracy is failing, why do so many lay claim to it?
  45. A sports car and a glitter ball are now in space – what does that say about us as humans?
  46. This is why you won't be able to swat that fly
  47. Cape Town is almost out of water. Could Australian cities suffer the same fate?
  48. Driverless cars could create new jobs in a welcome boost to Australia's motor industry
  49. Trump and Turnbull have little cause for satisfaction over progress in Afghanistan
  50. Craig McLachlan, defamation and getting the balance right when sexual harassment goes to court

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

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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

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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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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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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

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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...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...

Why Working With A Chatswood Tutor Can Improve Academic Performance

Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...

Is It Worth Getting Solar Panels in Melbourne?

The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...

How A Diploma Of Project Management Builds Practical Skills For Modern Work Environments

Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...