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Keith Pitt on the Murray-Darling Basin, the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility, and Nuclear Power

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

Appointed minister for resources, water, and northern Australia in the Nationals reshuffle, Keith Pitt was handed a diverse portfolio with some highly contested issues.

As water minister, he’ll soon have a report from Mick Keelty on the Murray-Darling Basin, which could spark more fighting between states, and the ACCC report into water...

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When there's nowhere to escape, a bushfire-safe room could be your last resort

  • Written by: Sahani Hendawitharana, PhD Scholar, Queensland University of Technology

Recent bushfires mercilessly destroyed almost one-third of Kangaroo Island, razing many homes to the ground.

Seeing this destruction on a recent visit to Kangaroo Island made us rethink how we could improve people’s safety. We spoke to people affected by the fires and learnt most preferred to stay and protect their properties, rather than...

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3 things government must do now to keep Australian content alive

  • Written by: Anna Potter, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) School of Creative Industries, University of the Sunshine Coast
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Last week, free-to-air broadcaster Seven, embracing the spirit of a petulant teen, stomped its foot and announced it would no longer follow the rules regarding its Australian children’s content obligations. Nine has suggested it will soon follow suit. With the Australian government poised to release a local content...

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Economic growth near an end as Treasury talks of prolonged coronavirus downturn

  • Written by: Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Australia’s three-decade run of near continuous economic growth is set to end, with treasury warning of a hit to growth of “at least” 0.5% in the first quarter of this year, potentially followed by a “prolonged downturn”.

If it came to pass, treasury’s preliminary assessment would most likely mean economic growth...

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  2. It's now Biden v Sanders as Super Tuesday narrows the field for the Democratic nomination
  3. Malaysia takes a turn to the right, and many of its people are worried
  4. Why are people stockpiling toilet paper? We asked four experts
  5. NSW building certification bill still lets developers off the hook
  6. We should use 'I' more in academic writing – there is benefit to first-person perspective
  7. What are 'heat not burn' products and are they any safer than traditional cigarettes?
  8. why drug sellers see the internet as a lucrative safe haven
  9. fakes, body doubles and mirrors from the analog to the digital lens
  10. Biden easily wins Super Tuesday after strong comeback in past few days
  11. Support package gains shape as GDP turning point swamped
  12. Does your child know more about dinosaurs than dugongs? Perhaps they're reading the wrong books
  13. NZ's fossil fuel investment ban for popular KiwiSaver funds is more political than ethical
  14. How do we detect if coronavirus is spreading in the community?
  15. what are the Australian government's powers to quarantine people in a coronavirus outbreak?
  16. Australian police are using the Clearview AI facial recognition system with no accountability
  17. Netanyahu set to survive another knife-edge Israeli election
  18. transform your garden or balcony into a wildlife haven
  19. Elite boys' schools like St Kevin's were set up to breed hyper-masculinity, which can easily turn toxic
  20. Lasting peace in Afghanistan now relies on the Taliban standing by its word. This has many Afghans concerned
  21. why can some organs regenerate while others can't?
  22. Today's GDP figures won't tell us whether life is getting better -- here's what can
  23. this parrot can predict the chances of something happening
  24. how crime books embraced lurid green
  25. COVID-19 has now reached New Zealand. How prepared is it to deal with a pandemic?
  26. One word repeated 9 times explains why the Reserve Bank cut: it's "coronavirus"
  27. AAP closure is the end of an era for unsung heroes of journalism
  28. The closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia
  29. How much food should my child be eating? And how can I get them to eat more healthily?
  30. After a summer of extremes, here's what to expect this autumn
  31. Beethoven's only opera bristles with contemporary relevance
  32. Why Modi's India has become a dangerous place for Muslims
  33. The first economic modelling of coronavirus scenarios is grim for Australia, the world
  34. The world may lose half its sandy beaches by 2100. It’s not too late to save most of them
  35. Adolescent family violence is a growing problem – and the legal system is making it worse
  36. Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students' academic success
  37. Unearthing a traditional Irish village that lingered in a South Australian field
  38. Worried about your child getting coronavirus? Here's what you need to know
  39. From crocodiles to krill, a warming world raises the 'costs' paid by developing embryos
  40. Petronius’s Satyricon – sex, satire and naughty boys
  41. First locally-transmitted COVID-19 cases in Australia, as Attorney-General warns drastic legal powers could be used
  42. The deadly opioid fentanyl is turning up in disguise on Sydney streets, making illicit drug use even riskier
  43. A meeting of monsters at the Adelaide Biennial brings us closer to our fears
  44. Four bins might help, but to solve our waste crisis we need a strong market for recycled products
  45. We're staring down the barrel of a technical recession as the COVID-19 coronavirus enters a new and dangerous phase
  46. the human cost of forced relocations in immigration detention
  47. Logging is due to start in fire-ravaged forests this week. It's the last thing our wildlife needs
  48. Turkey and Russia lock horns in Syria as fear of outright war escalates
  49. here are 5 ways to actually boost retirement incomes
  50. Airlines take no chances with our safety. And neither should artificial intelligence

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

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

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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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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The Daily Magazine

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...

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...