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How diversity and change has made the Australian family stronger than ever

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageBlended, rainbow, single or two-parents are just some of the ways to make a modern family.Shutterstock

Nostalgia is a powerful force in how we think about family. There is a persistent myth that family structures were better in the past; that the “golden age” of marriage is over, and the family is in decline. Historical and sociological...

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How we live now: Australian families at a glance

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Our politicians talk a lot about “families”, but what do they really mean when they use this term? What does a modern Australian family look like and how does it compare with ten, 20 or even 30 years ago?

In this ten-part series, we examine some major changes in family and relationships, and how that might in turn reshape law, policy...

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Fighting income inequality: the role business can play

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

In recent months, debates about global economic inequality have reached boiling point. In Britain, voters will soon decide whether to exit the European Union against the backdrop of a growing Brexit movement fuelled by perceptions of an unfair European trading system.

In the US, maverick political candidates of the left and right have garnered...

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  2. How our modular brain pieces the world together
  3. What is the Coalition’s real agenda for Australian schools?
  4. A guide to using drones to study wildlife: first, do no harm
  5. The Liberals may have miscalculated Turnbull's electoral appeal
  6. Slight movement to Labor as Shorten's ratings improve
  7. Frozen out: why the GP rebate freeze should matter to you.
  8. Health Check: how much sugar is it OK to eat?
  9. Explainer: what is the Office for Learning and Teaching – and why does it matter?
  10. Election 2016: do we need to re-establish a department of climate change?
  11. Politicians trashing immigrants and refugees are the real danger to social cohesion
  12. Myer and eBay's virtual reality shopping turns looking into seeing
  13. Hide your location on Twitter? We can still find you and that's not a bad thing in an emergency
  14. Why has climate change disappeared from the Australian election radar?
  15. Coastal law shift from property rights to climate adaptation is a landmark reform
  16. Angry Birds at the cinema: the uses and abuses of mobile phones
  17. Election podcast: Sam Dastyari on the 'Bill Bus'
  18. Architecture is a performed art – and the Eames House is a pretty good show
  19. Move over suburbia, Green Square offers new norm for urban living
  20. The off-topic Conversation #94
  21. Newspoll shows Labor ahead, Shorten and Turnbull level pegging in net satisfaction
  22. Guide to the classics: The Histories, by Herodotus
  23. We need to better detect depression but that shouldn't mean more medication
  24. Delay in getting driving licences opens door to more sustainable travel
  25. Eat locals: swapping sheep and cows for kangaroos and camels could help our environment
  26. The science issues this election are as old as the Australian media
  27. Murray Goulburn and Fonterra are playing chicken with dairy farmers
  28. Australia needs a better independent fiscal agency
  29. Performance pay for teachers will create a culture of fear and isolation
  30. Negatively Geared – Against Younger Australians
  31. Checking out in style
  32. With the rise of apartment living, what's a nation of pet owners to do?
  33. Coalition clings to small lead in latest Ipsos poll
  34. Banking excuses wearing a bit thin
  35. Labor seizes on Treasury and Finance secretaries' warning about revenue
  36. Infographic: PEFO 2016 at a glance
  37. Questioning the assumptions underlying the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook
  38. Coalition and Labor moving on worker exploitation, but potential loopholes remain
  39. Review: Jane Austen's women have been done a disservice
  40. Urban density matters – but what does it mean?
  41. Want to know if the Paris climate deal is working? University divestment is the litmus test
  42. PolicyCheck: the Greens' Harm Reduction Innovation Fund drug policy
  43. AFP commissioner Colvin defends timing of raids on Labor
  44. Why I struggle with the idea of Struggle Street filming in my suburb
  45. Confused about the Medicare rebate freeze? Here's what you need to know
  46. The Conversation's Community Council
  47. Backpacker tax: if it were never broke, why try to fix it?
  48. YouTube Red is here, and it breaks the video-on-demand mould
  49. Hidden housemates: rats in the ranks
  50. Labor will need more than scholarships to make teaching science an attractive career

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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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Inside the Icon: The BridgeMuseum Officially Opens at the Sydney Harbour Bridge

A bold new way to experience one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks has arrived, with BridgeClimb Sydney officially opening the all-new BridgeMuseum.  Located inside the Sydney Harbour Brid...

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Is Your Brand Showing Up in AI Search? Most Melbourne Brands Aren't.

The New Front Door Nobody Told You About Something changed. Quietly. Without a press release. The way buyers find businesses in Australia has been rewired. Not replaced, rewired. Google isn't dead...

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How Australian Businesses Can Measure SEO ROI

SEO can feel vague when you are staring at a dashboard full of numbers that do not clearly connect to revenue. The key is to measure the right signals in the right order, then tie them back to outcome...

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How Commercial Roller Shutters Improve Site Security Without Slowing Operations

Security upgrades can be frustrating when they make everyday work harder. A door that takes too long to open, creates bottlenecks at shift change, or fails at the worst time can turn “better protectio...

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Why a Document Destruction Service Still Matters for Modern Businesses

Businesses generate large volumes of information every day, from staff records and contracts to invoices, reports and customer files. While attention often focuses on how documents are stored, the way...

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Bicycle Rack Safety and Space-Smart Storage

Bike storage problems usually show up as small annoyances first: tangled handlebars, scratched frames, and bikes that topple when you pull one out. Over time, those issues become safety risks, especia...

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How to Tell if a Childcare Centre Is a Good Fit for Your Child

Choosing childcare can feel like you’re making a huge decision with limited information. Tours are short, centres are often on their best behaviour, and your child might act differently in a new space...

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Car Import Timeline: What Usually Happens at Each Stage

Importing a car into Australia can feel confusing because multiple agencies and checkpoints are involved, and the timeline is shaped as much by paperwork quality as it is by shipping speed. The most u...

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The Daily Magazine

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...

What to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before You Book

Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...

Why Stress Relief For Dogs Is Essential For Emotional Balance And Long-Term Wellbeing

Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...