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Gender neutral policies are a myth: why we need a women's budget

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Most government policies these days look gender neutral. But in substance, government policy often has a different impact on women and men, in distributing benefits and burdens of taxes and spending. How can we ensure that taxing and spending supports women’s equality?

The federal budget, expected in early May, is where the rubber hits the...

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Transport outlook: larger companies will survive global economic downturn and slowdown in mining

  • 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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From backflips to power potato peeling: why videos go viral

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageAll eyes on us: finding the compulsively shareable. Satish Krishnamurthy

It’s the Holy Grail for marketers: understanding what makes a video ad go viral. A lot of the research in this area has looked at what makes people share, since it’s assumed something goes viral because it’s sharable. But exactly what motivates a person to...

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What makes us conscious?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageConsciousness might emerge from a particular kind of information processing.Shutterstock

Do you think that the machine you are reading this story on, right now, has a feeling of “what it is like” to be in its state?

What about a pet dog? Does it have a sense of what it’s like to be in its state? It may pine for attention, and...

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  2. Antibiotics for colds, x-rays for bronchitis, internal exams with pap tests – the latest list of tests to question
  3. Droughts and flooding rains: it takes three oceans to explain Australia's wild 21st-century weather
  4. Rise and fall: social collapse linked to sea level in the Pacific
  5. Hot cities: the ‘smart’ response to urban heat threats
  6. Explainer: how is literacy taught in schools?
  7. Morrison talks down personal income tax cuts
  8. Love, Serendipity and Algorithms
  9. Labor and Greens would try to frustrate double-dissolution planning
  10. WA Labor avoids own goal, but what damage has Smith's tilt at the leadership done?
  11. Explainer: what is Dravet syndrome and how can it be managed?
  12. Shane Warne Foundation not alone in charity spending ambiguity
  13. Gun control in America by the right (and wrong) numbers
  14. The off-topic Conversation #84
  15. Full response from the International Transport Workers' Federation and Maritime Union of Australia
  16. Bill threatens to remove last safety net for refugees fleeing death, torture and persecution
  17. The problems with Australia's hospitals – and how they can be fixed
  18. Infographic: a snapshot of hospitals in Australia
  19. From triage to discharge: a user's guide to navigating hospitals
  20. Insurance outlook: in an era of increasing competition technology will make the difference
  21. EcoCheck: Australia's Southwest jarrah forests have lost their iconic giants
  22. Orang-utans play video games too, and it can enrich their lives in the zoo
  23. Memo to our latest cities minister: here's what needs to be done
  24. Here’s looking at: ‘Whistler’s Mother’
  25. Full response from a spokesman for Michaelia Cash and a spokeswoman for Penny Wong
  26. FactCheck Q A: can foreign seafarers be paid $2 an hour to work in Australian waters, under laws passed by Labor?
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  28. Uberbanking, with limits
  29. Not so grassroots: how the snowflake model is transforming political campaigns
  30. Explainer: Screenrights and the thorny question of writers' royalties
  31. Expert panel: the state of the National Broadband Network
  32. Coalition gains in Ipsos despite Turnbull's ratings slump
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  35. Tipping point: how we predict when Antarctica's melting ice sheets will flood the seas
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  38. True crime interrogates toxic masculinity, at last
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  40. Keeping Christopher Contented
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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

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 ...