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How 'Earthships' could make rebuilding safer in bushfire zones

  • Written by: Martin Freney, Lecturer in Industrial and Sustainable Design, University of South Australia
How 'Earthships' could make rebuilding safer in bushfire zonesEarthship Ironbark, Author provided

Recent disastrous bushfires have rebooted debate about how to (re)build in the Australian bush. Questions are being asked about building standards, whether a fire-proof home is possible, the value of fire bunkers when it’s too late to leave, and if we should even live in the bush any more.

I suggest homes...

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Truganini and the bloody backstory to Victoria's first public execution

  • Written by: Cassandra Pybus, Adjunct Professor in History, University of Tasmania
Truganini and the bloody backstory to Victoria's first public executionDetail from Truganini/Allen & Unwin

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of deceased people.

In 1839, George Augustus Robinson arrived in Melbourne as Chief Protector of Aborigines for the Port Phillip District, bringing with him a select group of Aboriginal guides from Tasmania,...

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Ransomware attack on sheep farmers shows there's no room for woolly thinking in cyber security

  • Written by: Roberto Musotto, Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre Postdoctoral Fellow, Edith Cowan University
Ransomware attack on sheep farmers shows there's no room for woolly thinking in cyber securityShire of Katanning

While many Australians were preoccupied with panic-buying toilet paper, sales of another commodity encountered a very different sort of crisis.

Wool sales were severely disrupted last week by a ransomware attack on IT company Talman Software, which processes more than 75% of sales in Australia and New Zealand.

A ransomware attack...

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Can Scott Morrison match Kevin Rudd in keeping Australia out of recession in a global crisis?

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

It’s the ultimate bubble news perhaps, but this week the Department of Parliamentary Services put out a circular saying work was underway to ensure Parliament House “is prepared to manage any potential issues relating to coronavirus”.

Most immediately, hand sanitisers have been put around the place and cleaners are concentrating...

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  1. Keith Pitt on the Murray-Darling Basin, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, and Nuclear Power
  2. When there's nowhere to escape, a bushfire-safe room could be your last resort
  3. 3 things government must do now to keep Australian content alive
  4. Economic growth near an end as Treasury talks of prolonged coronavirus downturn
  5. No, pregnant women aren't primed to 'nest'. It's a myth that sets women up for a lifetime of housework
  6. It's now Biden v Sanders as Super Tuesday narrows the field for the Democratic nomination
  7. Malaysia takes a turn to the right, and many of its people are worried
  8. Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? We asked four experts
  9. NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook
  10. We should use 'I' more in academic writing – there is benefit to first-person perspective
  11. What are 'heat not burn' products and are they any safer than traditional cigarettes?
  12. why drug sellers see the internet as a lucrative safe haven
  13. fakes, body doubles and mirrors from the analog to the digital lens
  14. Biden easily wins Super Tuesday after strong comeback in past few days
  15. Support package gains shape as GDP turning point swamped
  16. Does your child know more about dinosaurs than dugongs? Perhaps they're reading the wrong books
  17. NZ's fossil fuel investment ban for popular KiwiSaver funds is more political than ethical
  18. How do we detect if coronavirus is spreading in the community?
  19. what are the Australian government's powers to quarantine people in a coronavirus outbreak?
  20. Australian police are using the Clearview AI facial recognition system with no accountability
  21. Netanyahu set to survive another knife-edge Israeli election
  22. transform your garden or balcony into a wildlife haven
  23. Elite boys' schools like St Kevin's were set up to breed hyper-masculinity, which can easily turn toxic
  24. Lasting peace in Afghanistan now relies on the Taliban standing by its word. This has many Afghans concerned
  25. why can some organs regenerate while others can't?
  26. Today's GDP figures won't tell us whether life is getting better -- here's what can
  27. this parrot can predict the chances of something happening
  28. how crime books embraced lurid green
  29. COVID-19 has now reached New Zealand. How prepared is it to deal with a pandemic?
  30. One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's "coronavirus"
  31. AAP closure is the end of an era for unsung heroes of journalism
  32. The closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia
  33. How much food should my child be eating? And how can I get them to eat more healthily?
  34. After a summer of extremes, here's what to expect this autumn
  35. Beethoven's only opera bristles with contemporary relevance
  36. Why Modi's India has become a dangerous place for Muslims
  37. The first economic modelling of coronavirus scenarios is grim for Australia, the world
  38. The world may lose half its sandy beaches by 2100. It’s not too late to save most of them
  39. Adolescent family violence is a growing problem – and the legal system is making it worse
  40. Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students' academic success
  41. Unearthing a traditional Irish village that lingered in a South Australian field
  42. Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here's what you need to know
  43. From crocodiles to krill, a warming world raises the 'costs' paid by developing embryos
  44. Petronius’s Satyricon – sex, satire and naughty boys
  45. First locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases in Australia, as Attorney-General warns drastic legal powers could be used
  46. The deadly opioid fentanyl is turning up in disguise on Sydney streets, making illicit drug use even riskier
  47. A meeting of monsters at the Adelaide Biennial brings us closer to our fears
  48. Four bins might help, but to solve our waste crisis we need a strong market for recycled products
  49. We're staring down the barrel of a technical recession as the COVID-19 coronavirus enters a new and dangerous phase
  50. the human cost of forced relocations in immigration detention

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The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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Portable Toilet Hygiene Standards Explained: Clean vs Sanitised vs Disinfected

In portable toilet servicing, the words clean, sanitised, and disinfected often get used as if they mean the same thing. They don’t. And that difference matters because a unit can look tidy and still ...

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Options Available When a Company Faces Financial Distress

Financial distress can develop gradually or arrive suddenly, and when it does, the decisions made in the early stages often determine what options remain available later. Directors who act promptly ...

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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

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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...

How to Choose the Right Football for Every Level

Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...

Australia’s Best Walking Trails and the Shoes You Need to Tackle Them

Australia is not short on spectacular walks. You can follow ocean cliffs in Victoria, cross ancien...

Why Pre-Purchase Building Inspections Are Essential Before Buying a Home in Australia

source Have you ever walked through an open home and started picturing your furniture, family d...