The Australian government’s decision to spend A$50 billion to double its submarine fleet to 12 was based on a number of considerations about what the new submarines would be required to do.
In military parlance, the value of submarines can be discussed in terms of the missions they can carry out and the military effects they can create, such...
Welcome to PolicyCheck, a new form of political coverage that aims to make better sense of policies launched by the major parties in the lead up to the 2016 election. Here, The Conversation’s academic experts look at the history of policies, whether they have been tried in Australia before, and how likely they are to succeed.
Labor has...
It’s more than a little disconcerting to wake every hour or so, gasping for air, suffocating.
It happened to me during a field season in southern Tibet camped at about 5400 metres above sea level. With my normal sleep breathing patterns, I just couldn’t get enough oxygen.
We were working in an area known as the Kampa dome, some 50...
Ever wondered how the small, white ibuprofen pill turns off your headache?from shutterstock.comWhether a drug is prescribed by the doctor, bought over the counter or obtained illegally, we mostly take their mechanism of action for granted and trust they will do what they’re supposed to.
But how does the ibuprofen pill turn off your headache?...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...
Australian cities have always been demanding. Long commutes, rising housing costs, busy schedules a...
Most people only think about this question once. That is usually too late. Most people charged wi...
Academic expectations continue increasing for students across primary school, high school, and senio...
The real question is not whether solar works in Melbourne. It works. The question is what it is co...
Developing the ability to plan, execute, and deliver outcomes efficiently is a key requirement in to...
Choosing a football may seem straightforward, but the right option depends on who will be using it a...
Booking a wedding photographer can feel deceptively simple: you like the photos, you like the vibe...
Managing emotional health is just as important as physical care when it comes to pets, which is why ...