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How do we keep gardening in the face of a changing climate?

  • Written by: Andrew Lowe, Professor of Plant Conservation Biology, University of Adelaide
imageKeep the climate in mind when you're choosing what to plant.shutterstock

Since 1880, the average global temperature has increased by 0.8°℃, with large changes in rainfall redistribution. With these changing conditions upon us, and set to continue, gardeners will have to alter the way they do things.

As climate largely determines the...

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YouTube star PewDiePie rails against 'the media', but he's a part of it too now

  • Written by: Dan Golding, Lecturer, Swinburne University of Technology
imageEach of PewDiePie's videos attracts as many viewers as an edition of The Wall Street Journal.PewDiePie

PewDiePie – the online alias of Felix Kjellberg – is a bit of an enigma. Here is a man who made US$15m (A$19.5m) in 2016 playing videogames on YouTube for his audience of nearly 54 million subscribers, the largest in the world.

Last...

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Sunday penalty rates cut opens new fight between government and opposition

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

Hospitality, fast-food, retail and pharmacy workers stand to lose thousands of dollars per year after the Fair Work Commission’s landmark decision to cut penalty rates on Sundays and public holidays.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) said the decision to reduce the Sunday rates would affect nearly 1 million workers, costing some...

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Explainer: how Australia decides who is a genuine refugee

  • Written by: Mary Anne Kenny, Associate Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University
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Every year, Australia provides protection to thousands of refugees under its humanitarian program. In 2015-16, the government issued 15,552 visas to people in need of humanitarian assistance overseas. These included people determined to be refugees by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in camps outside Australia.

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  1. 'I can live with either one': Palestine, Israel and the two-state solution
  2. In the rooms of power and ordinary people, Bligh's banking appointment is a masterstroke
  3. Some brain training programs are backed by evidence. Here's how to pick them
  4. WA's decision to allow internet voting in state election is a very positive step
  5. A critical guide to the Oscar Best Pic contenders – and why Moonlight should win
  6. Gambling lobby gives big to political parties, and names names
  7. Why there's no legal barrier to a Melbourne drug injecting room, despite political setbacks
  8. Too hot to learn – why Australian schools need a national policy on coping with heatwaves
  9. Push for longer hours makes headlines, but more Australians want to work less
  10. Seven Earth-sized planets discovered orbiting a nearby star
  11. Australia’s 2016 environment scorecard: rains return but in some cases too late
  12. Shorten goes on front foot over renewables 50% 'target'
  13. Fact or fiction – is sugar addictive?
  14. New physics syllabus raises the bar, but how will schools clear it?
  15. No mandatory novels or poetry – what you need to know about the new HSC English curriculum
  16. Dutton blows Turnbull's credibility – for now and perhaps for later
  17. Yes, we can do on-the-spot drug testing quickly and safely
  18. How South Australia can function reliably while moving to 100% renewable power
  19. Business students willing to sacrifice future salary for good corporate social responsibility: study
  20. City streets become a living lab that could transform your daily travel
  21. Intrigue, lucky charms and painful longing: the art of Helen Britton
  22. Life imprisonment raises questions about proportionality, equity and human dignity
  23. Essendon air crash: what will the investigators be looking for?
  24. Playing politics with renewables: how the right is losing its way
  25. Trump, déjà un mois, et ce n’est que le début…
  26. How predictable are the Oscars? More than you might think
  27. Netanyahu's visit prompts Australia to rethink its relationship with Israel
  28. No animal required, but would people eat artificial meat?
  29. Tax and dividend: how conservatives can grow to love carbon pricing
  30. What's most likely to kill you? Measuring how deadly our daily activities are
  31. Why algorithms won't necessarily lead to utopian workplaces
  32. Government losing the argument on energy, according to poll
  33. Trump and the cycle of dehumanisation
  34. How we kept disease-spreading Asian Tiger mozzies away from the Australian mainland
  35. Trainspotting on stage brings a disturbing reality vividly to life
  36. Mount Isa contamination 'within guidelines' but residents told to clean their homes
  37. There are some difficult questions to ask Netanyahu, but boycotting his visit won't answer them
  38. APRA fiddles on bank risk while Rome burns
  39. Which supplements work? New labels may help separate the wheat from the chaff
  40. Labor's climate policy could remove the need for renewable energy targets
  41. Bystanders often don't intervene in sexual harassment – but should they?
  42. PewDiePie, new media stars and the court of public opinion
  43. WestConnex audit offers another $17b lesson in how not to fund infrastructure
  44. Morrison's tanty over bankers hiring Anna Bligh was arrogant and absurd
  45. Australia's march towards corporatocracy
  46. The anatomy of an energy crisis – a pictorial guide, Part 2
  47. Explainer: trickle-down economics
  48. FactCheck Q A: was it four degrees hotter 110,000 years ago?
  49. Response from a spokesman for Jacqui Lambie for a FactCheck on climate change
  50. Health Check: are naps good for us?

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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

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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

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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Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

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Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

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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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Cosmetic Dentistry Options From a Brisbane-Based Dental Team

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