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Why we need more book awards

  • Written by: Jason Potts, Professor of Economics, RMIT University
imageStudies show that award winning books do not represent expert consensus about quality.Shutterstock

Arts and culture are part of the broad subset of economic activities that are afforded special treatment – usually within the ambit of a government ministry – by some claim to special circumstances or importance. Defence, transport...

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The battle over Long Tan's memory – a perspective from Viet Nam

  • Written by: Mia Martin Hobbs, PhD Candidate in History, University of Melbourne
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Long Tan action, Vietnam, 18 August 1966 by Bruce Fletcher, 1970
© Australian War Memoral

The cancellation of the Little Pattie concert last night and the restrictions imposed on Australian tourists at Long Tan have caused controversy throughout the Vietnamese city of Vung Tau and across Australia.

imageThe Long Tan Cross on display at the Australian...

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Fabricating science: discussing fraud can rebuild community confidence and deepen understanding of how science works

  • Written by: Darren Curnoe, ARC Future Fellow and Director of the Palaeontology, Geobiology and Earth Archives Research Centre (PANGEA), UNSW Australia
imageThe 'gang' of researchers implicated in the 'Piltdown Man' fraud. Despite 104 years since it was perpetrated, only one person (Charles Dawson) remains the key suspect. Back row: (left to right) F. O. Barlow, G. Elliot Smith, Charles Dawson, Arthur Smith Woodward. Front row: A. S. Underwood, Arthur Keith, W. P. Pycraft, and Sir Ray Lankester. Wikime...

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ATNIX: Australian Twitter News Index, June-July 2016

  • Written by: Axel Bruns, Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology

This instalment of the Australian Twitter News Index covers the business end of the Australian federal election campaign, which culminated in election day on 2 July 2016 and was followed by a brief period of uncertainty over whether the Coalition government had in fact held on to enough seats in the House of Representatives to claim victory. As it...

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  1. Mob violence shows Indonesia must act against online hate speech
  2. Is your child having trouble learning? They may have auditory processing disorder
  3. What makes an elite badminton player?
  4. Politics podcast: Anne Aly on counter-terrorism policy
  5. 'Protectionist' rejection of China's State Grid misses real energy security issue
  6. The Rio Olympics are a test case for the future of sports broadcasting
  7. Manus Island centre set to close – but where to for the detainees?
  8. The Anthropocene Belongs to Earth System Science
  9. My baby is crying. Is it colic? How can I help?
  10. Australia's rich give little – and a culture of secrecy surrounds their philanthropy
  11. A Trump presidency would spell disaster for the Paris climate agreement
  12. Are Sunday penalty rates a job killer? A real-world experiment refutes employers' claim
  13. Researchers may be motivated by impact but that is not enough to achieve it
  14. What makes a successful marathon runner?
  15. How The Bachelor turns women into misogynists
  16. Can photos on social media lead to mistaken identity in court cases?
  17. Turnbull demands answers on protest over asylum seekers
  18. Final House results and a polling critique
  19. Weekly Dose: teriparatide, the osteoporisis drug that forms new bone
  20. The electorate has spoken, but Turnbull's speech shows he hasn't listened
  21. Why being a sporting role model isn't as simple as most people think
  22. Research Check: is it true only half your friends actually like you?
  23. A moving trainwreck? Why the CLP will be swept from office in the Northern Territory
  24. Forget the Census undercount, what matters is bias
  25. TV's top ten ear worms, from a television tragic
  26. Australia's AAA rating affirmed by Moody's
  27. Neonicotinoids linked to wild bee and butterfly declines in Europe and US
  28. The Nauru files: why don't we believe victims of sexual abuse?
  29. Good corporate governance is good for banks’ bottom line
  30. Business Briefing: a better way to design an office
  31. Doctors need to be taught how to discuss their patients' excess weight
  32. The longer a woman has been overweight or obese, the higher her cancer risk: study
  33. Back to the future: has the AFL lost its community?
  34. The rise of citizen science is great news for our native wildlife
  35. What makes a winning water polo shot?
  36. The Sydney Opera House upgrade deserves a single guiding vision
  37. Whale of a problem: why do humpback whales protect other species from attack?
  38. Politics podcast: Linda Burney on the 50th anniversary of the Wave Hill walk-off
  39. As census failure blame points at IBM, why we shouldn't be surprised by its failings
  40. Turnbull to Labor: pass our $6 billion savings bill
  41. The banking story has a way to run for Malcolm Turnbull
  42. So what do we really know about entrepreneurship?
  43. Pitching and writing training for academics: a one-day masterclass with The Conversation
  44. What's the best way to go to the toilet – squatting or sitting?
  45. Solar households to lose subsidies, but it's a bright future for the industry
  46. What the nap apps can really tell you about your sleep
  47. Our planet is heating - the empirical evidence
  48. Cast adrift: Australia risks its international standing over asylum-seeker policies
  49. Violence is normal is Brazil, as visitors to Rio 2016 are finding out
  50. Do film adaptations boost Australian movies at the box office?

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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

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

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...