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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
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  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
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  50. Airlines take no chances with our safety. And neither should artificial intelligence

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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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

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South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

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How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

Finding the right childcare professional can make everyday family life easier and give parents gre...

The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

Australia's hiring market has cooled considerably since the post-pandemic frenzy of 2021 and 2022. F...

The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

Garden maintenance has always been a hands on ritual. Mowing on a schedule, watering by instinct, an...

One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

A blocked hand basin feels local. So does a slow shower. Homeowners naturally focus on the fixture...

AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...