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Explainer: why stock market panic can signal a good time to buy

  • Written by: Lee Smales, Senior Lecturer, Finance, Curtin University
imageDifficult to measure, easy to see.Tom Simpson/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND

Financial markets around the world are responding to current political uncertainty in both Australia and the UK by sending stocks, bonds and currencies on a rollercoaster ride.

The far-reaching implications of Brexit caused the S&P/ASX 200 volatility index (A-VIX) to spike to the...

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Facing bumps, but on the right track: Indonesia's democratic progress

  • Written by: Amalinda Savirani, Lecturer, Department of Politics and Government, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Members of Indonesia’s civil society organisations were euphoric when the country elected Joko Widodo, a political outsider, as president. But two years into his presidency, old-style political horse-trading has tempered the initial high expectations of a better way of doing politics in the world’s most-populous Muslim-majority nation.

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Understanding the NDIS: a history of disability welfare from 'deserving poor' to consumers in control

  • Written by: Paul Ramcharan, Associate Professor, Centre for Applied Social Research, RMIT University
imageChoice and control reflect the first principle of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability.from www.shutterstock.com

On July 1, 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) moved from a trial phase to a full national roll-out. In this series on Understanding the NDIS, we explore how the scheme works, why Australia needs...

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Understanding the NDIS: how does the scheme work and am I eligible for funding?

  • Written by: Carmel Laragy, Senior Research Fellow, RMIT University
imageThe NDIS brings seismic changes to disability support in Australia.from shutterstock.com

On July 1 2016, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) moved from a trial phase to a full national roll-out. In this series on Understanding the NDIS, we explore how the scheme works, why Australia needs it and the issues to be addressed before...

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  1. Defiant Hanson will test a Coalition government
  2. Business Briefing: are Hanson, NXT and the Nationals bad for business?
  3. Research fraud: the temptation to lie – and the challenges of regulation
  4. Christos Tsiolkas, the 'blasphemous' artist and Barracuda
  5. If machines can beat us at games, does it make them more intelligent than us?
  6. Koalas are feeling the heat, and we need to make some tough choices to save our furry friends
  7. Turnbull remains less than pitch-perfect
  8. By Jupiter, what we know of the gas giant so far
  9. We must convince people we believe in Medicare: Turnbull
  10. From scolds to talking underwater : Policing women's voices
  11. Are shipping containers really the answer for affordable housing? Time for a reality check
  12. Labor's 'Mediscare' campaign capitalised on Coalition history of hostility towards Medicare
  13. Politics podcast: James Pearson on the knife-edge result and business confidence
  14. How Uber opens cities only to close them
  15. In a world of low rates, what else can the RBA and central banks do?
  16. In rare cases, a dog's lick can carry more than just love
  17. Caught short: we need to talk about public toilets
  18. Companies may be misleading investors by not openly assessing the true value of assets
  19. Playing politics with your future: what a hung parliament could mean for super
  20. Maggie's Plan: screwball comedy meets witty academic satire
  21. A guide to the nanotechnology used in the average home
  22. Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians' health is lagging
  23. Finally, a proven way to keep great white sharks at arm's length
  24. Despite experts' fears, Australia should be moving to electronic online voting
  25. This parliament – hung or unhung – will bring us another continuous election campaign
  26. 'Mediscare' campaign shows the power of negative advertising
  27. FactCheck Q A: are Indigenous women 34-80 times more likely than average to experience violence?
  28. We can't save all wildlife, so conservation laws need to change
  29. Why dick doodles on the ballot paper are their own election statement
  30. Health Check: what are the risks of drinking before you know you're pregnant?
  31. Volkswagen’s record settlement payout: treating the symptom not the disease
  32. The off-topic Conversation #100
  33. A new era may be dawning again for radical right populists in Austria and Europe
  34. Even if he keeps the top job, Malcolm Turnbull's troubles have only just begun
  35. Lessons for the post-EU British film industry from the collapse of the Soviet Union
  36. How ants walk backwards carrying a heavy load and still find home
  37. Invisible children: research shows up to one in five Aboriginal newborns aren't registered
  38. Pollution guidelines leave a blind spot for assessing the impact of coal and oil
  39. Labor leadership talk a bit of mischievous arson
  40. Turnbull stands solid against returning Abbott to frontbench
  41. Enigmatic Turnbull creates his own misfortune and will be forever diminished by it
  42. An uncertain election result may lead to stagnant financial markets
  43. Economic policy challenges will swamp our election outcome, no matter who ends up winning
  44. The myth of public opinion
  45. Explainer: why don't we know who won the election and what happens now?
  46. Explainer: what is a ‘hung parliament’, and how will a government be formed?
  47. After messy night, Coalition more likely to form government – but Pauline Hanson is in the Senate
  48. Malcolm Turnbull sounded tone deaf to election message
  49. Major rebuff to Malcolm Turnbull as poll result hovers on knife edge
  50. Infographic: what we know so far about the results of Election 2016

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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

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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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

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Why A WooCommerce Website Designer Matters For Online Growth

Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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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 ma...

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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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The Daily Magazine

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...