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Stem cell therapies are advancing, but will Australian patients be left behind?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageCurrent clinical trials are evaluating stem cell therapies for conditions ranging from eye disease to AIDS.from shutterstock.com

Discoveries in stem cell science over the past decade are finally starting to reach the clinic. Current clinical trials are evaluating stem cell therapies for conditions ranging from eye disease to AIDS.

These trials are...

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Explainer: how company versus personal tax cuts boost the economy

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Suppose the government had about A$10 billion a year to fund lower income tax. It could reduce personal income tax by about 6%, or lower each marginal rate by about 1.5 percentage points. Alternatively it could reduce company tax by about 15%, or reduce the current 30% rate to 24%. Which option has more merit?

The government is currently making the...

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Coral bleaching comes to the Great Barrier Reef as record-breaking global temperatures continue

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageA bleached Seriatopora coral. Tyrone Ridgway, CC BY-SA

As we write, the much-cherished Great Barrier Reef is experiencing the devastating effects of coral bleaching. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has declared severe coral bleaching underway on the reefs north of Cooktown.

El Niño and climate change have driven record-breaking...

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  1. Turnbull ultimatum: July 2 double dissolution unless reconvened Senate passes industrial relations bills
  2. Health Check: is it bad to pop your pimples?
  3. Algorithms are changing business: here's how to leverage them
  4. Looking beyond 'the refugee crisis', can migrants be the new agents of democracy?
  5. There's a long tradition of mothers offering architects the first big commission
  6. Voters say Turnbull best to handle tax reform: Newspoll
  7. Fear and loathing reigns in Safe Schools and same-sex marriage debates
  8. No-one should get dud hospital care – it's time to lift our game on quality and safety
  9. Iron ore still has an important role to play in Australia's economy
  10. Explainer: Go and the 'conversation of hands'
  11. Is someone watching you online? The security risks of the Internet of Things
  12. Penalty rate cut will hurt economy without helping business: Labor
  13. Workers would benefit from lowering company tax: Sinodinos
  14. Comet 252P/LINEAR swings by Earth, much brighter than expected
  15. Of frogs and lions, a donkey and horse - Can the elephant really cry “Trump!”?
  16. Trump, Trump, Trump...
  17. Goodies v baddies? Why labelling wild animals as 'pests' or 'friends' is holding farming back
  18. Safe Schools review findings: experts respond
  19. Grand Theft Auto doesn't cause crime, but poverty and alienation will
  20. Construction outlook: mining construction slowdown ripples across industry
  21. Exhausted senators tick off on sweeping change to upper house voting
  22. Senate voting changes pass – so how do we elect the upper house now?
  23. Google's Go victory shows AI thinking can be unpredictable, and that's a concern
  24. Universities should require science, engineering and commerce students to know their maths
  25. Supermassive black holes could be the source of mysterious cosmic rays
  26. Relationship reality TV: entertainment masquerading as science
  27. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Senate voting reform
  28. Di Natale shows it's possible to be Green and glam
  29. Journalism in Australia will not die because Fairfax is walking away from the job
  30. Three ways to increase the number of Indigenous academics in Australian universities
  31. FactCheck: has there been a massive increase in child care costs under the Coalition government?
  32. Full response from a spokeswoman for Kate Ellis
  33. Why a drop in unemployment doesn't add up – literally
  34. Trashing the brand: ANZ and CBA could pay a high price for choosing profit over people
  35. The BRICs: battered, regressive, incompetent, and corrupt?
  36. 'The 30-minute city': how do we put the political rhetoric into practice?
  37. Grattan on Friday: Turnbull's double dissolution hand could be strengthened by final pitch to crossbench
  38. What are better, public or private hospitals?
  39. Do you really need to go to hospital? Time to recentre the health system
  40. 'Command and control' banks have got ethics and culture all wrong
  41. Vital Signs: A tale of two central bankers
  42. Mining outlook: volatility will force cuts to operations and jobs
  43. Friday Essay: land, kinship and ownership of 'Dreamings'
  44. Road rage: why do bike riders make car drivers see red?
  45. In the world of Goodreads, do we still need book reviewers?
  46. Bringing the war home: the rising disability claims of Afghanistan war vets
  47. What the 'weather' is like on a star can help in the search for life
  48. Why income inequality is the policy issue to make or break governments
  49. Changes to competition laws may hurt consumers
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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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Gold Migration Lawyers in Liquidation: How the Closure Affects Your ART Appeal

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The pressure cooker: life in urban Australia in 2026

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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

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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 ...