Why does misinformation about firearm violence still appear so regularly in Australian commentary?AAP/Paul MillerFederal MP Bob Katter’s recent foray into gun politics shows that having a calm discussion in Australia about firearms can be challenging. In trying to overturn a government ban on a particular type of shotgun, Katter said:
We are...
Guidelines recommending no screens before age two came before interactive and educational tablet and smart phone apps.Tia Henrikson/Flickr, CC BY-SAScreen time – watching television, DVDs, or using other electronic media devices such as mobile phones and iPads – is now a major part of our daily lives. It is virtually impossible to...
Smith’s disavowal of plot makes for an utterly tantalising read.REUTERS/Erik Refner/Scanpix DenmarkIt’s not so easy writing about nothing. So says the cowpoke that visits Patti Smith during a dream in the opening pages of her enthralling new memoir, M Train (2015).
A book about nothing. What could it mean for an author to describe her...
Joe Hockey departs Parliament.AAP/Mick TsikasEarlier this year, during the Prince Phillip knighthood debacle (dubbed #knightmare by Twitter) we speculated how Tony Abbott could make Malcolm Turnbull his treasurer, in place of the hapless Joe Hockey, and thereby save his prime ministership. Furthermore, we said if he didn’t, Malcolm Turnbull...
Introduction For many businesses across the Gold Coast, staffing remains one of the most significant challenges. The region’s diverse economy, with its mix of tourism, construction, hospitality, and ...
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In a growing city like Melbourne, sustainability and efficient waste management are continually growing concerns. Of the numerous categories of waste, scrap metal and used vehicle batteries stand out ...
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Running a small business means every team member counts and when poor health leads to absenteeism or low energy, productivity and profits take a hit. Lost workdays, rising healthcare costs, and staff ...
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