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A beginner's guide to Terry Pratchett's Discworld

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
imageDiscworld is a wildly inventive literary creation that sprawls over dozens of books. David Skinner, CC BY-SA

Terry Pratchett once told me that he didn’t actually recommend beginning your relationship with the Discworld through his first novel in the series, The Colour of Magic (1983).

That’s because hindsight is 20:20. When Terry wrote...

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Government still wants to increase students' contribution to university funding

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Education Minister Simon Birmingham has flagged that the government is still committed to reconsidering the balance between what students and government pay for higher education.

In a speech to a Universities Australia dinner, Birmingham said the government continued to believe reform of the sector was needed - to support innovation, promote...

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Tony Windsor to shape up against Barnaby Joyce

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Former independent MP Tony Windsor, one of the crucial crossbenchers who kept the Gillard government in power, is set to announce he will run in his old seat of New England against Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

Windsor, 65, held the seat from 2001 to 2013, when he retired citing health and family reasons. Joyce switched from the Senate,...

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  1. Discovery of carbon on Mercury reveals the planet's dark past
  2. Explainer: what happens to your skin when you get sunburnt?
  3. Speaking with: Lucy Turnbull on the Greater Sydney Commission
  4. Why rigging of the bank bill swap rate hurts everyone
  5. Dr Benjamin Koh – Australian of the Year 2017?
  6. Pushing back against the politicisation of economic modelling
  7. If planners understand it's cool to green cities, what's stopping them?
  8. Hidden housemates: the Australian redback spider
  9. George Brandis was never going to get what he wanted from his 'freedoms' inquiry
  10. Barney Glover: The time has come for a national agreement on the future of higher education
  11. Explainer: the exciting new genre of the audio-visual film essay
  12. Gone is the solitary genius – science today is a group effort
  13. Why counting dead bodies in Syria is fraught with politics and imprecision
  14. Universities Australia calls for certainty in higher education funding
  15. Alan Alda on the art of science communication: 'I want to tell you a story'
  16. Same-sex couples and their children: what does the evidence tell us?
  17. 'Girls Make Your Move' exercise ads look good but are unlikely deliver on their own
  18. A new index for economic uncertainty: nothing to fear but fear itself
  19. Skin deep: should Australia consider name-blind resumes?
  20. Australia's coal mines are pouring methane gas into the atmosphere
  21. Antarctica's blue whales are split into three distinct populations
  22. Explainer: what is differentiation and why is it poorly understood?
  23. The way things are heading, it will be a let down if we aren't voting on July 2
  24. Maria Sharapova's positive drug test: what is it and what does it mean for her?
  25. Negative gearing changes won't drive all investors from the housing market – here's why
  26. We need a fairer system for deciding rain-affected games in Twenty20 cricket
  27. Our electricity network regulation is in trouble
  28. Queer wars: the best place to start promoting gay rights is at home
  29. Parents have the biggest influence over their child's language and emotional development
  30. ASIC v ANZ rate-rigging case will be one of epic proportions
  31. Women in the porn industry need rights and proper pay, not token gestures
  32. Explainer: what happens during a heart attack and how is one diagnosed?
  33. How negative-gearing changes can bring life back to eerily quiet suburbs
  34. CommInsure case shows it's time to target reckless misconduct in banking
  35. Feminism has failed and needs a radical rethink
  36. Sex workers of the world unite! How striking French sex workers inspired a global labour movement
  37. Companies prefer ticking boxes to breaking the glass ceiling
  38. We traced the human fingerprint on record-breaking temperatures back to the 1930s
  39. The evidence is in: greater gender diversity in science benefits us all
  40. Two years on since flight MH370 disappeared and the search has found nothing: what now?
  41. Who really benefits from freedom of speech?
  42. Why is it so hard to recruit good maths and science teachers?
  43. Jupiter returns as king of the night sky
  44. Government-Labor again 50-50 in Newspoll
  45. Morrison will fight same-sex marriage
  46. Abbott and Credlin and the death of a prime ministership
  47. Euthanasia: more options doesn't always expand our freedoms, sometimes it limits them
  48. Euthanasia: let's clarify what the law is before we debate changing it
  49. Health Check: what to do if you burn yourself
  50. Chasing ice: how ice cores shape our understanding of ancient climate

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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

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 ...