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Here's how many people get infections in Australian hospitals every year

  • Written by: Brett Mitchell, Professor of Nursing, Avondale College of Higher Education
imageInitiatives in infection prevention and control remain critical at all levels of government and in hospitals.from shutterstock.com

Around 165,000 Australians contract infections in hospitals around the country every year, a study has found. The infections, which include urinary tract, staph, surgical site and respiratory infections in stroke...

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The hollow promise of construction-led jobs and growth

  • Written by: Sally Weller, Visiting Fellow, Australian Catholic University

Any downturn in the construction industry could trigger job losses to a range of sectors that support the building industry, such as planning, project management, real estate and property services. This threat reveals the risk of relying on building and construction to sustain the economy.

Since before the global financial crisis, urban economies...

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For a true war on waste, the fashion industry must spend more on research

  • Written by: Mark Liu, Chancellors Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Fashion and Textiles Designer, University of Technology Sydney
imageA model wears one of the author's original zero waste designs.Author provided

The rise of fast fashion in Australia means 6000 kg of clothing is dumped in landfill every 10 minutes. The ABC’s War On Waste visualised this statistic by piling a giant mound of clothing waste in the middle of the city. So what to do about it?

imageA scene from the...

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Costly signals needed to deliver inconvenient truth

  • Written by: Quentin Douglas Atkinson, Associate Professor in Evolutionary Psychology, University of Auckland
imageFormer US Vice President and Chair of the Climate Reality Project Al Gore and Victoria's climate and energy minister Lily D'Ambrosio (right) ride on a tram after speaking at the climate conference in Melbourne.AAP/Tracey Nearmy, CC BY-ND

A little over half the world’s population sees climate change as a serious problem (54% according to a...

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  1. Climate change is a financial risk, according to a lawsuit against the CBA
  2. ABC targeted in government deal with Pauline Hanson
  3. No, it wasn't a conspiracy that caused Barnaby's problem – it was himself
  4. Cyberspace aggression adds to North Korea's threat to global security
  5. A fragmented streaming video market is good for everyone but the consumer
  6. No, combination vaccines don't overwhelm kids' immune systems
  7. On brand: how Australia's apartment frenzy echoes the 1870s cattle boom
  8. Royal commission provides a vital blueprint for justice for sex abuse victims – now it's time to act
  9. Book review: The New Puberty
  10. What the baby bonus boost looks like across ten years
  11. What Malcolm Turnbull might have learned from Alfred Deakin
  12. What causes depression? What we know, don’t know and suspect
  13. The inequality you can't change that lasts a lifetime
  14. The truth about inconvenient truths: 'big issue' documentaries don't always change our behaviour
  15. The science of being 'nice': how politeness is different from compassion
  16. Pace of renewable energy shift leaves city planners struggling to keep up
  17. 'Smart home' gadgets promise to cut power bills but many lie idle – or can even boost energy use
  18. New Zealand claims Barnaby Joyce as one of its own, in new dramatic citizenship turmoil
  19. Our lifestyle, not our innovation, attracts US investment to Australia
  20. Is liking something on Facebook 'protected political speech'? It depends
  21. Poo transplants beyond the yuck factor: what works, what doesn't and what we still don't know
  22. FactCheck Q A: is coal still cheaper than renewables as an energy source?
  23. The Madhouse Effect: this is how climate denial in Australia and the US compares
  24. Post-lobstergate swings to Labor in 4 Vic marginal seats
  25. High Court to rule on whether Barnaby Joyce is a New Zealander
  26. A short history of the office
  27. Why it costs you so much to see a specialist – and what the government should do about it
  28. How to engineer a plebiscite disaster: lessons from the Tasmanian dams vote
  29. Spotify may soon dominate music the way Google does search — this is why
  30. Cows in Antarctica? How one expedition milked them for all their worth
  31. Dancing brittle stars tell an ancient tale of life and death in brutal seas
  32. The bad buildings scream – lessons from Don Dale and other failed institutions
  33. Tweet streams: how social media can help keep tabs on ecosystems' health
  34. On North Korea, Turnbull locks Australia into the unpredictability of unpredictable players
  35. Turnbull's North Korea intervention could be his own 'all the way with LBJ' moment
  36. Why kids knock over drinks and must be careful around cars
  37. Pregnant women shouldn't start taking vitamin B3 just yet: reports it prevents miscarriage and birth defects are overblown
  38. A memo to Google – firing employees with conservative views is anti-diversity
  39. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on same-sex marriage going postal
  40. We frown on voters' ambivalence about democracy, but they might just save it
  41. Powerful and ignored: the history of the electric drill in Australia
  42. Love of bookshops in a time of Amazon and populism
  43. Politics podcast: Derryn Hinch on surviving the Senate
  44. Clearing homeless camps compounds the violation of human rights and entrenches the problem
  45. Friday essay: political cartooning – the end of an era
  46. Vital Signs: that feeling you get when the economy can't be explained by economic models
  47. Is Usain Bolt the greatest athlete of all time? That's not what the numbers say
  48. Both men and women need strong bones, but their skeletons grow differently across ages
  49. People, palm oil, pulp and planet: four perspectives on Indonesia's fire-stricken peatlands
  50. Grattan on Friday: Shorten's campaigning in postal ballot might help protect a vulnerable Turnbull

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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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

The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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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

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

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?

Divorce involves more than completing an online application. It can affect parenting arrangements, p...