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Electronic games: how much is too much for kids?

  • Written by: Sue Walker, Professor, School of Early Childhood, Queensland University of Technology
imageWhen played in moderation, electronic games can be beneficial for children's learning and development.shutterstock

Most parents view their children’s playing of electronic games as potentially problematic – or even dangerous. Yet many children are engaging with electronic games more frequently than ever.

Concerns about electronic gaming...

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Vital Signs: the RBA was right to keep rates on hold

  • Written by: Richard Holden, Professor of Economics and PLuS Alliance Fellow, UNSW

Vital Signs is a weekly economic wrap from UNSW economics professor and Harvard PhD Richard Holden (@profholden). Vital Signs aims to contextualise weekly economic events and cut through the noise of the data affecting global economies.

This week: Why the RBA was right not to raise rates this time.


The Reserve Bank of Australia once again left...

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A new approach to emissions trading in a post-Paris climate

  • Written by: Suzi Kerr, Adjunct Professor, School of Government, Victoria University of Wellington
imageClimate teams: if countries pooled resources, they could support a low-emission transformation.CC BY-ND

Despite the US withdrawal from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, other countries, including New Zealand, remain committed to cutting their greenhouse gas emissions.

In our report, we explore how New Zealand, a trailblazer for emissions...

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Forget cash: geocaching shows there are other ways to create value online

  • Written by: Bernardo Figueiredo, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, RMIT University
imageGeocaching players move treasures all over the world, creating value for themselves and other players.Martyn Wright 2011, CC BY-ND

Although we focus on the financial health of online networks, there are other ways to create value in digital spaces.

Take controversial companies like Uber, Airbnb and Airtasker, which are heralded as the poster...

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  1. Friday essay: double standards and derision – tracing our attitudes to older women and beauty
  2. Migrants are healthier than the average Australian, so they can't be a burden on the health system
  3. A busy week on the dark web highlight darknet markets' increasing role in crime
  4. Grattan on Friday: Everything's going Bill Shorten's way
  5. Labor motion on Palestinian recognition could put the Jewish vote in play at the next election
  6. Australia's dry June is a sign of what's to come
  7. Why the climate is more sensitive to carbon dioxide than weather records suggest
  8. Explainer: what is ballistic missile defence – and would it stop a missile from North Korea?
  9. Speaking with: Professor Peter Koopman on CRISPR and the power of genome editing
  10. Vivacious and unapologetic, The Rover's 17th-century feminism is painfully pertinent
  11. The G20’s economic leadership deficit
  12. Wayne Rooney for Everton
  13. What income inequality looks like across Australia
  14. Don't worry about the huge Antarctic iceberg – worry about the glaciers behind it
  15. How Angela Merkel has become – and remains – one of the world's most successful political leaders
  16. The Australian palaeodiet: which native animals should we eat?
  17. Satellites reveal melting of rocks under volcanic zone, deep in Earth's mantle
  18. Brisbane's Cross River Rail will feed the centre at the expense of people in the suburbs
  19. The great movie scenes: Steven Spielberg's Jaws
  20. Viewpoints: should euthanasia be available for people with existential suffering?
  21. After the Medicare breach, we should be cautious about moving our health records online
  22. E-cigarettes are some young people's training wheels for smoking. Here's the evidence
  23. Leaky Liberals spill the beans again
  24. Axing the Walkley for international reporting: another nail in the coffin
  25. Suburbs 'swamped' by Asians and Muslims? The data show a different story
  26. Three charts on: the changing face of Australian union members
  27. The West's hyperbole on North Korea will only fuel Kim Jong-un's propaganda
  28. Doctors and nurses can't always tell if someone's drunk or on drugs, and misdiagnosis can be dangerous
  29. Spider-Man: Homecoming spins a web of fact and fantasy
  30. Curious Kids: why do some people find some foods yummy but others find the same foods yucky?
  31. What the rise of daily fantasy sports will mean for problem gambling
  32. City planning suffers growth pains of Australia's population boom
  33. How to tell when the housing market is slowing
  34. Read, listen, understand: why non-Indigenous Australians should read First Nations writing
  35. Jukurrpa-kurlu Yapa-kurlangu-kurlu
  36. Surgery to make intersex children 'normal' should be banned
  37. Land clearing isn't just about trees – it's an animal welfare issue too
  38. SA Galaxy: 50-50 tie. Labor, Greens gain in Essential
  39. Government behavioural economics 'nudge unit' needs a shove in a new direction
  40. Do we claim 'bullying' too often?
  41. Doing away with the annual performance review? More feedback isn't necessarily better
  42. No, nanoparticles in baby formula will not harm your baby
  43. 'Cyber revolution' in Australian Defence Force demands rethink of staff, training and policy
  44. New maps reveal cancer levels across Australia, and across the social strata
  45. How to reduce sexism in screenplays
  46. Bloom and boom: how babies and migrants have contributed to Australia's population growth
  47. Higher education fees are rising – so is it still worthwhile enrolling?
  48. Gig economy businesses like Uber and Airtasker need to evolve to survive
  49. Want a better camera? Just copy bees and their extra light-sensing eyes
  50. Essays on health: microbes aren't the enemy, they're a big part of who we are

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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

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

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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

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When Should You Speak with Divorce Lawyers in Sydney?

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Choosing a reliable installer is just as important as choosing the right hot water system. A qualifi...