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The story behind Australia's marine reserves, and how we should change them

  • Written by: Colin Buxton, Adjunct Professor, Fisheries Aquaculture and Coasts Centre IMAS, University of Tasmania

The federal government is considering changes to Australia’s marine reserves to implement a national system. This week The Conversation is looking at the science behind marine reserves and how to protect our oceans.


Australia has the third largest marine jurisdiction in the world, a vast ocean territory that contains important natural and...

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The superannuation myth: why it's a mistake to increase contributions to 12% of earnings

  • Written by: John Daley, Chief Executive Officer, Grattan Institute
imageSuper accounts for only a small proportion of the wealth of most Australians.Image sourced from Shutterstock.com

So much of the national conversation about superannuation simply assumes that “savings for retirement” is synonymous with “superannuation savings”. This is a big mistake.

This mistake partly explains why we got...

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Religion and the US election: does faith matter anymore?

  • Written by: Tim Verhoeven, Senior Lecturer in Modern History, Monash University
imageHillary Clinton's failure to win over religious voters has not been for lack of trying.Charles Mostoller/reuters, CC BY-NC

It is often remarked that Americans will elect almost anyone except an atheist. Only one of the 535 members of the current Congress professes to be religiously unaffiliated.

Polls consistently show Americans want their...

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  2. It's never been more important to keep an eye on space weather
  3. Trump, the media, and the populist politics of the pogrom
  4. The human clitoris is an object of beauty, pleasure and intrigue
  5. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the South Australia blackout
  6. SA blackout politics overshadow the real issues on power generation
  7. What's happening when our joints crack and is it bad?
  8. Why do we need 'Pokie-Leaks'? We already know how pokies work
  9. Friday essay: talking, writing and fighting like girls
  10. Everyone's different: what parts of the brain make our personalities so unique?
  11. Suspending welfare payments won’t help young people get jobs
  12. The big picture of the universe reveals the family tree of galaxies
  13. Climate change is happening in your garden: here's how to spot it
  14. Vital Signs: President Trump would cause financial Armageddon
  15. Australia can't afford to turn inwards, Morrison says
  16. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull's challenge is to avoid the Gillard trap
  17. Turnbull turns South Australia crisis into row over renewables
  18. Whether China is dumping steel in Australia under the 'market economy' label is very subjective
  19. Neither Hillary, nor Donald, better None of the Above
  20. Hold it right there: how (and why) to stop light in its tracks
  21. Can we use a simple blood test to detect cancer?
  22. Unknown Land: mapping and imagining Western Australia
  23. Libertarian or Green? What chances do third parties have in 2016?
  24. Turnbull uses South Australian blackout to push for uniformity on renewables
  25. Sense of place: messier than it ever was, so how do we manage this shifting world?
  26. Do 'kindy bootcamps' get children ready for school?
  27. What caused South Australia's state-wide blackout?
  28. ‘Paper cat’ Australia has real fears for China to address
  29. Backpacker tax compromise means more discrimination for these workers
  30. Australia's proposed war crimes amendments demand careful scrutiny
  31. Race to the White House – who won and who lost the first presidential debate? Does it matter?
  32. Density, sprawl, growth: how Australian cities have changed in the last 30 years
  33. New drone rules: with more eyes in the sky, expect less privacy
  34. Putting carbon back in the land is just a smokescreen for real climate action: Climate Council report
  35. Record high to record low: what on earth is happening to Antarctica's sea ice?
  36. Queensland's culling program is not the solution to New South Wales' shark problem
  37. We need to change more than pay for executives to do better
  38. Refusing to play the race game
  39. How our brain controls movement and makes new connections when parts are damaged
  40. Donald Trump's 'new civil rights agenda' talk is just unhelpful noise
  41. Business Briefing: treat the cause not the symptoms of problems with private health insurance
  42. Politics podcast: Scott Ryan on the same-sex marriage plebiscite and political donations
  43. Weekly Dose: amyl started as a poison antidote, now a common party drug
  44. Black Mist Burnt Country asks: what remains after the mushroom cloud?
  45. A revolution disguised as organic gardening: in memory of Bill Mollison
  46. There are question marks over much of the forensic evidence used in our courts
  47. Turnbull will not succeed as prime minister unless he unites his party
  48. Eastern quolls edge closer to extinction – but it’s not too late to save them
  49. Burnt-out and overworked, Australia’s nurses and midwives consider leaving profession
  50. Progressives should accept Corbyn’s triumph – it’s the price of democracy

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

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Turning Your Empty Tables into Revenue

The rise of AI demand tools in hospitality, the EatClub–CommBank partnership, and seven trends reshaping Australian dining  A growing number of Australian venues are turning to AI-powered demand mana...

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High-Impact Dental Marketing Strategies That Are Driving Real Practice Growth Today

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

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Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

The right lighting can completely change the look, feel, and functionality of any space. Whether it ...

Traffic Light System Solutions For Safer And More Efficient Traffic Management

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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...

The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...

What Actually Makes a Good Criminal Lawyer in Melbourne

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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

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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...