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Despite the charged atmosphere, Frydenberg and Finkel have the same goal for electricity

  • Written by: Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute

Globally in the past seven years, the cost of wind-powered generation has more than halved. Domestically, solar PV costs have dropped more than 50%. By 2020, costs of battery technologies are expected to fall 40-60% and over 70% to 2030.

It is against this backdrop of a declining cost curve for renewables and storage, greater efficiencies that can...

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Dove, real beauty and the racist history of skin whitening

  • Written by: Liz Conor, ARC Future Fellow, La Trobe University
imageThe Dove ad published on Facebook, which the company took down after many complaints of racial insensitivity. NayTheMUA/Facebook

This week the marketing office of Dove, a personal care brand of Unilever, found itself in hot water over an ad that many people have taken to be racially insensitive. Social media users called for a boycott of the...

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As China prepares for its Communist Party Congress, what will it mean for the rest of the world?

  • Written by: Nick Bisley, Executive Director of La Trobe Asia and Professor of International Relations, La Trobe University
imageThis display of Chinese characters represents the Chinese leadership's 'Five Major Development Concepts' ahead of the 19th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.Reuters/Thomas Peter

Of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s many achievements in his time in office – about which much will be made in the official propaganda – one...

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Blade Runner's problem with women remains unsolved in its sequel

  • Written by: Stuart Richards, Researcher and Lecturer in Screen and Cultural Studies, University of Melbourne
imageAna de Armas and Ryan Gosling in Blade Runner 2049. IMDB

Denis Villeneuve’s much anticipated Blade Runner 2049 has met with mostly praise and a few notably dour takes. It appears to be yielding disappointing results at the box office. While the film is visually breathtaking, the original’s commodification of women’s bodies...

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  1. Slashing penalty rates: a misguided response to problems of the past
  2. Grandparents must be included in decisions about children in out-of-home care
  3. Classical Indian dance meets contemporary in Rising
  4. How to talk to your child about suicide
  5. Explainer: how our understanding of risk is changing
  6. Do trauma victims really repress memories and can therapy induce false memories?
  7. Northern exposure: fossils of a southern whale found for the first time in the north
  8. Competitive tendering hasn't delivered for public transport, so why reward poor performance?
  9. Construction industry loophole leaves home buyers facing higher energy bills
  10. Warwick Thornton's Sweet Country: a tragic investigation of race on Australia's frontier
  11. High stakes for Turnbull government as High Court hears MPs' citizenship cases
  12. What should Australian companies be doing right now to protect our privacy
  13. How Melbourne activists launched a campaign for nuclear disarmament and won a Nobel prize
  14. Caravan delivers a glimpse of women on the edge with sweet comedy
  15. Weekly Dose: from laughing parties to whipped cream, nitrous oxide's on the rise as a recreational drug
  16. Tony Abbott, once the 'climate weathervane', has long since rusted stuck
  17. To keep heatwaves at bay, aged care residents deserve better quality homes
  18. The off-topic Conversation #138
  19. After the storm: how political attacks on renewables elevates attention paid to climate change
  20. El Niño in the Pacific has an impact on dolphins over in Western Australia
  21. Five things senators (and everyone else) should know about changes to HELP debts
  22. The Hanson effect: how hate seeps in and damages us all
  23. Old sites, new visions: art and archaeology collide in Cyprus
  24. Digital media are changing the face of buildings, and urban policy needs to change with them
  25. Ten questions you should ask before sharing data about your customers
  26. Science or Snake Oil: do men need sperm health supplements?
  27. Whatever happened to the 15-hour workweek?
  28. Why is the US trying to shut down Russian security company Kaspersky Lab?
  29. No chance of US gun control despite Las Vegas massacre; NZ left gains two seats after special votes
  30. Nick Xenophon set to go back to where he came from
  31. What the Nobel Prize tells us about the state of economics
  32. Revenge served cold: was Scott of the Antarctic sabotaged by his angry deputy?
  33. Nobel-winner Kazuo Ishiguro shows us the illusion of connection with the world
  34. The reality of living with 50℃ temperatures in our major cities
  35. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the toughened terrorism laws
  36. Explainer: why is Western Australia fighting with miners over gold royalties?
  37. Ancestry, storytelling, and fighting racism with rap
  38. Taylor Mac makes history at Melbourne Festival opening
  39. Let's face it, we'll be no safer with a national facial recognition database
  40. Xenophon's shock resignation from Senate to run for state seat
  41. Research Check: can ‘Lightning Process’ coaching program help youths with chronic fatigue?
  42. Tom Petty died from a cardiac arrest – what makes this different to a heart attack and heart failure?
  43. Neanderthals didn't give us red hair but they certainly changed the way we sleep
  44. Are mass shootings a white man's problem?
  45. Super cute home robots are coming, but think twice before you trust them
  46. COAG meeting on counter-terrorism was more about politics than practice
  47. Friday essay: the recovery of cuneiform, the world's oldest known writing
  48. The government's new gas deal will ease the squeeze, but dodges the price issue
  49. Underground in Brisvegas: can an electronic dance music artist thrive outside the city?
  50. Jobs, tax and politics: three ways electric vehicles will change our world

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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

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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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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How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

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Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...

When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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