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Family First's Bob Day wins last SA Senate seat in shock result

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, PhD Student, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne

In SA, final Senate primary votes gave the Liberals 4.24 quotas, Labor 3.55, the Nick Xenophon Team (NXT) 2.83, the Greens 0.76, One Nation 0.39 and Family First 0.37. 4 Liberals, 3 Labor, 3 NXT and 1 Green were very likely to win, with the last seat seen as likely to go to Labor, but with some chance for either Family First or One Nation,...

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One in five police officers are at risk of PTSD – here's how we need to respond

  • Written by: Petra Skeffington, Lecturer/ Psychologist/ PTSD Researcher, Curtin University
imageFor any person on the road to recovery from trauma exposure, the key factors are stability and safety.littleny/Shutterstock

Policing is undoubtedly a stressful occupation, with officers often facing potentially traumatic situations. They may be exposed to disaster, hostage situations, sexual and physical assaults, shootings, mutilations and death,...

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'A wiseman's art': Twelfth Night and cross-mobility casting

  • Written by: Bryoni Trezise, Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies, UNSW Australia
imageThe cast of Twelfth Night rehearse at the Belvoir St Theatre. Brett Boardman

Renowned Shakespearean actor Robert Armin wrote in 1608 of the difference between a “natural” and an “artificial” fool – the first of whom “that did his kinde, and the other who foolishly followed his owne minde”. Armin was writing...

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Are you ready for the jobs of the future?

  • Written by: Ron Johnston, Executive Director, Australian Centre for Innovation, University of Sydney
imageNew jobs, such as big data doctor, might be just around the corner.Shutterstock

The flow of reports about the impact of automation, mostly dire, continues. The latest is from StartupAUS, Australia’s national startup advocacy group.

This report follows the now familiar line captured in the phrase “exponential technologies”:...

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  1. If Australia is going to have a plebiscite on marriage equality, how should it work?
  2. The electricity market's not doing a great job – here's how to improve it
  3. High speed rail plan still needs to prove economic benefits will outweigh costs
  4. Census 2016: should you be concerned about your privacy?
  5. China will be the winner if US backs out of the TPP
  6. Big retailers are realising the risk of moving into convenience stores
  7. Water in northern Australia: a history of Aboriginal exclusion
  8. Explainer: what is behavioural activation for depression?
  9. Mapping the brain: scientists define 180 distinct regions, but what now?
  10. Reimagining NSW: how good governance strengthens democracy
  11. Can we predict who will turn to crime?
  12. Nostalgia, VHS and Stranger Things' homage to 80s horror
  13. Sports coaches need to be educated about concussion to keep players safe on the field
  14. Russian doping scandal: should other countries pull out of the Olympics?
  15. WA Senate result: 5 Liberals, 4 Labor, 2 Greens, 1 One Nation
  16. The return of the breeze block
  17. The off-topic Conversation #104
  18. Windows 10 one year on: it's evolving but privacy still a concern
  19. Lichens may be a symbiosis of three organisms; a new Order of fungus named
  20. Janis Joplin and Sharon Jones add a feminist beat to the Melbourne Film Festival
  21. Juvenile detention royal commissioners must reach out to rebuild public trust
  22. Health Check: should we be using alcohol-based hand sanitisers?
  23. Gooda and White announced as heads of royal commission into NT youth detention
  24. Reimagining NSW: four ways to boost community well-being and why it matters
  25. Indonesia's new cabinet built on political transactions
  26. A complacent, secretive IMF failed to deal with EU crisis; what's changed?
  27. Commuters help regions tap into city-driven growth
  28. The casual stigmatisation of opioid use is lazy journalism
  29. Reimagining NSW: how the care economy could help unclog our cities
  30. Australia can learn from the limitations of New Zealand's welfare reforms
  31. Why it's so hard to 'eat local' when it comes to fish
  32. Childhood cancer deaths have fallen in Australia, but some types remain more of a challenge
  33. Please rewind: a final farewell to the VCR
  34. Should we be locking people up in prisons at all?
  35. Why arts schools matter, not just for art's sake but for urban renewal in Sydney and other cities
  36. Labor's Herbert win means Turnbull has a majority of only one
  37. Capitalism and Democracy [part 2]
  38. Why multicultural policy looms as a Senate bargaining chip
  39. Rudd correspondence to Turnbull: you said you supported me many times
  40. Politics podcast: Tiernan Brady on the campaign for same-sex marriage
  41. Looking for a nursing home place for your parent with dementia? Here's what to consider
  42. Turnbull ban on Rudd's UN bid gives Liberal conservatives a win over Bishop
  43. Consumers lose out to Australia's protectionist anti-dumping laws
  44. The tragi-comedy Down Under appropriates Cronulla rather than offering insight
  45. As Indonesia conducts more executions, Australia's anti-death-penalty advocacy is still lacking
  46. Kevin gets canned
  47. How fiction helps us understand the reality of a mother abandoning her newborn baby
  48. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the Don Dale royal commission
  49. After Philadephia, logic and numbers back Clinton for the win – but it's not that simple
  50. Turnbull kills Rudd's UN secretary-general bid

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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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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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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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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

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Why Businesses Are Choosing Virtual Reception Services

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly evolving to meet the needs of their...

Why Concrete Pools Offer Endless Design Possibilities

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How Legal Advice Can Help with Driving Offences

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How Experienced Lawyers Support Criminal Defence

Facing criminal charges can be one of the most daunting experiences in a person's life. The stakes...

How media and Digital Marketing agencies Help Brands Stand Out

In today’s hyper-connected world, standing out is more challenging than ever. Brands are competing...

How to Choose the Perfect Honeymoon Destination

Your wedding day is just the beginning of an incredible journey together. After saying "I do," it’...

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What Happens to Your Rubbish After It Leaves the Kerb

Most of us don’t think much about rubbish once the bin lid closes. The truck arrives, the bins are e...

Thermoplastic vs. Paint: The True Long-Term Cost Comparison

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