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Vital Signs: A tale of two central bankers

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Vital Signs is a weekly economic wrap from UNSW economics professor and Harvard PhD Richard Holden (@profholden). Vital Signs aims to contextualise weekly economic events and cut through the noise of the data impacting global economies.

This week: central banks struggle with “ok” economies.


The key economic and financial news this week...

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Mining outlook: volatility will force cuts to operations and jobs

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

It’s reporting season, and over the past few weeks some of Australia’s biggest companies have been releasing information on how they’re travelling. These reports reflect key themes of how things are going in key sectors of the economy. Over the coming days we’re going to report on the results a handful of major companies in...

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Friday Essay: land, kinship and ownership of 'Dreamings'

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageDetail of Paddy Japaljarri Sims, Warlpiri, 2003, Yanjirlpiri Jukurrpa (Star Dreaming at Yarripirlangu).Image courtesy of the artist's estate, licensed by Warlukurlangu Artists, Yuendumu.

Aboriginal kinship is an integral part of The Dreaming, as are people themselves and their land (or “country” as it’s known in Aboriginal...

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  3. What the 'weather' is like on a star can help in the search for life
  4. Why income inequality is the policy issue to make or break governments
  5. Changes to competition laws may hurt consumers
  6. A surprising spectacle rescues the Sydney Biennale from irrelevance
  7. Hidden housemates: cockroaches
  8. Beyond lockouts: Sydney needs to become a more inclusive city
  9. Ten more myths about smoking that will not die
  10. Indonesia offers a cool million to whoever can help take the heat off its peatlands
  11. Acquaro murder: what is the mafia and where does it operate?
  12. Here's how to boost hospital funds and end the blame game
  13. Why do we wait so long in hospital emergency departments and for elective surgery?
  14. The government goes the full Harper on competition – now for sanctions
  15. Retail outlook: big retailers feel the pressure of new challengers
  16. How predictable are Australia's big sporting leagues?
  17. Size doesn’t matter in Big Data, it’s what you ask of it that counts
  18. Mary Robinson: 'climate justice' must play a key role in the Paris Agreement
  19. Are there any health implications for raising your child as a vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian?
  20. Trump demolishes Rubio in Florida, extends delegate lead
  21. More women than ever are in the workforce but progress has been glacial
  22. ‘Design’ is a fashionable term - but what does it really mean?
  23. Children's television can portray the frantic and inane repetition of our lives to perfection
  24. The 24/7 city, creativity and the lockout laws
  25. Big win for small business in government embrace of competition 'effects test'
  26. Double vision: why Netflix wants you to watch an extra screen
  27. The two-year wait for Hazelwood mine fire charges shows the system needs to change
  28. February's global temperature spike is a wake-up call
  29. Watchdogs on a leash: where and why governments restrict election monitors
  30. Weekly Dose: Lipitor, the highest-selling drug of all time
  31. Politics podcast: Ricky Muir's fight to stay in the Senate
  32. What's behind the Indonesian president's troubling silence on LGBT persecution?
  33. Gender neutral policies are a myth: why we need a women's budget
  34. Transport outlook: larger companies will survive global economic downturn and slowdown in mining
  35. From backflips to power potato peeling: why videos go viral
  36. What makes us conscious?
  37. How much?! Seeing private specialists often costs more than you bargained for
  38. Antibiotics for colds, x-rays for bronchitis, internal exams with pap tests – the latest list of tests to question
  39. Droughts and flooding rains: it takes three oceans to explain Australia's wild 21st-century weather
  40. Rise and fall: social collapse linked to sea level in the Pacific
  41. Hot cities: the ‘smart’ response to urban heat threats
  42. Explainer: how is literacy taught in schools?
  43. Morrison talks down personal income tax cuts
  44. Love, Serendipity and Algorithms
  45. Labor and Greens would try to frustrate double-dissolution planning
  46. WA Labor avoids own goal, but what damage has Smith's tilt at the leadership done?
  47. Explainer: what is Dravet syndrome and how can it be managed?
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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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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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Why Every Workplace Should Take Emergency Preparedness Seriously

Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

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