Social media provides a way of answering back, and an alternative source of material, ideas and priorities.shutterstockSocial media is having a significant impact on the way we conduct and talk about politics – not all of it bad.
While a stereotype has developed of social media as a place where vulgar abuse overwhelms respectful debate, the...
Prohibiting tobacco won't work.Nadja Tatar/Flickr, CC BY-SATasmania is considering legislation to create a “tobacco-free generation” by banning sales to persons born after July 1, 2000. It is a tobacco prohibition law, albeit one whose endgame will play out for future generations only. That is concerning, as it’s unlikely to...
Big data is not sufficient in Australia. from www.shutterstock.comThe Productivity Commission is running an inquiry into whether the government can provide better access to the data it collects for universities and other groups.
Commercial and public sector innovation alike can benefit from a better policy framework for data collection and...
Glacier melt is one of the major contributors to global sea level rise. Glacier image from www.shutterstock.comGlobal average sea level has risen by about 17 cm between 1900 and 2005. This is a much faster rate than in the previous 3,000 years.
The sea level changes for several reasons, including rising temperatures as fossil fuel burning increases...
Old and unwanted equipment and business assets are often worth far more than they appear particularly those containing valuable metals. Precious metals, led by gold and silver reaching record highs...
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Everyone wants to live life with independence and dignity. For people with disabilities, achieving this often requires the right support. This is where NDIS providers play an important role. These pro...
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In the modern world, where manufacturing has become highly interconnected, the weakest components of the supply chain can only make the chain as strong as it is. One defective component might cause ...
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