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Protected areas are helping save our favourite animals – but let's not forget the others

  • Written by: Megan Barnes, PhD Student in Conservation Science, The University of Queensland

Protected areas, like national parks and wildlife refuges, are the cornerstones of global conservation efforts. So making sure they achieve their mission is fundamental to our goal of halting biodiversity declines.

Unfortunately, how well protected areas maintain their biodiversity remains poorly understood. While there is clear evidence that...

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If the TPP dies, Australia has other game changing trade options

  • Written by: Giovanni Di Lieto, Lecturer, Bachelor of International Business, Monash Business School, Monash University

Despite last-minute efforts by the Obama administration, the US Congress’ ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is in serious danger.

The globalisation backlash has extended to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, who has also turned her back on the TPP. Progressive Americans remain concerned with the role of free trade...

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Paranoid politics: how does Donald Trump get away with it?

  • Written by: Lisa Barritt-Eyles, Sessional Academic, University of Newcastle
imageDonald Trump has enacted the paranoid style, giving its ideas a platform and legitimacy, in his presidential campaign.Reuters/Carlo Allegri

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump seems willing to reach beyond what has been previously acceptable in his quest to be America’s next president.

But this, combined with his refusal to back...

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Habitat III: the biggest conference you’ve probably never heard of

  • Written by: Hayley Henderson, PhD Candidate in Urban Planning, University of Melbourne
imageA distinctive feature of the New Urban Agenda is that it redefines informal settlements, such as Dharavi in Mumbai, India, as an asset based on their potential to promote economic growth.YGLvoices/flickr, CC BY

More than 25,000 delegates will meet in Quito, Ecuador, in October to set out the United Nations' New Urban Agenda for member states. The Ha...

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  1. New Grattan research shows what is at stake in the superannuation debate
  2. Vital Signs: all eyes on the central bankers
  3. Explainer: what's meningococcal meningitis and what are the signs?
  4. Students are not hard-wired to learn in different ways – we need to stop using unproven, harmful methods
  5. The Climate Change Authority report: a dissenting view
  6. Careful surveillance and pet wearables: at home with animals
  7. Why old theories on Indigenous counting just won't go away
  8. Will airlines ban Samsung phones after their recall for exploding batteries?
  9. Liberal Party 'internals' have a bad attack of acid stomach
  10. Victorian ReachTEL: Labor leads, but Andrews damaged by CFA dispute
  11. Boyer Lectures: Episode 1 – Health inequalities and the causes of the causes
  12. Turnbull flays colleagues after government's humiliation
  13. Food for thought: feeding our growing population with flies
  14. Creatine: what is it and should we supplement our diets with it?
  15. A Chinese company gave $3.6 million to Labor while bidding for government work – and it's totally legal
  16. Graf all you want, but don't you dare be poor!
  17. It's time to speak up about noise pollution in the oceans
  18. ACCC unlikely to secure compensation for Volkswagen customers
  19. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the shambles in the lower house
  20. Explainer: what treatment do young children receive for gender dysphoria and is it irreversible?
  21. Australian small businesses could be stretched by changes to commercial credit cards
  22. ACCC takes VW to court -- but will it help consumers?
  23. Questioning the 'miracles' of Saint Teresa
  24. Can Turnbull change course in Indigenous affairs?
  25. Direct Action not as motivating as carbon tax say some of Australia's biggest emitters
  26. Interactive: what powers does ASIO have to question and detain terror suspects?
  27. Explainer: what are drug cryptomarkets?
  28. To raise status of teaching, Australia needs to lift pay and cut teacher numbers
  29. The Climate Change Authority's gamble on political pragmatism
  30. Beneath the surface of tourism in Bali
  31. Friday essay: on listening to new national storytellers
  32. Human trials on Earth are the key to how we will survive on Mars
  33. Turnbull government loses discipline and votes in House chaos
  34. Grattan on Friday: Labor's Sam Dastyari suffers Chinese burn
  35. Politics podcast: Eric Abetz on the conservatives in the Liberal Party
  36. China hosts the G20: prepare to be underwhelmed?
  37. Lucy's shattered bones prove our ancestors lived a dangerous life in the trees
  38. Are mosquitoes to blame for the spread of 'flesh-eating' bacteria?
  39. Mobile phone health alarmists bereft of credible arguments
  40. Humans are experimenting with the planet, so let's make sure we learn along the way
  41. Briefcase phones, bracelet radios and other obsolete design gems
  42. What can we learn from children's drawings?
  43. Explainer: what is Section 18C and why do some politicians want it changed?
  44. From the Kama Sutra to Tinder: sex and love in India
  45. Australia needs to follow the US in funding urban rail projects
  46. Better regulation of all political finance would help control foreign donations
  47. ADF set to hit more Islamic State targets under legal change
  48. Time for Australia to provide preschool education for all three year olds?
  49. Between perceptions and realities of Australian-Indonesian attitudes: a view from Indonesia
  50. A guide for how to choose therapy for a child with autism

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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

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

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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

The landscape of dental practice growth in Australia has shifted dramatically over recent years. Standard, broad-spectrum advertising campaigns no longer yield the return on investment they once did. ...

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How Telematics Helps Australian Companies Improve Productivity

Operating a commercial fleet in Australia is a uniquely demanding endeavour. Between the sprawling urban sprawl of cities like Sydney and Melbourne and the immense, unforgiving stretches of the Outb...

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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

Modern cities and growing communities rely heavily on effective traffic management to ensure safety...

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...