Policymakers should consider other solutions, such as prison diversion programs. Monkey Business Images/ShutterstockMethamphetamine use has been a major health problem in Australia for more than a decade, particularly since the heroin supply was severely restricted. Better availability and higher purity of “ice” have increased the...
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Sam Dastyari unleashes with Michelle Grattan in Canberra's Muse wine bar and bookstoreIn The Conversation’s first live podcast, which took place in Canberra’s Muse wine bar and bookstore, Labor’s Sam Dastyari gives a candid insight into Labor’s strategy to win back government, the threat of the Greens and much more.
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Valuing the envWhen I worked at the Resource Assessment Commission in the early 1990s we were asked to conduct a contingent valuation study of the environmental value of Coronation Hill in Kakadu National Park. Although the proposed gold mine was small, the dispute over whether it should go ahead was fierce not least because the site works, with...
Power failures can occur quickly. The supply may be interrupted by bad weather, issues with the electricity network, damaged equipment or local construction work. This can be just a hassle for a fam...
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Create a Predictable Weekly Structure A consistent weekly routine can make study easier to manage when students are balancing several subjects. Chatswood tutoring can provide a fixed learning point a...
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For decades, the Australian trade and construction sector operated almost entirely on word-of-mouth recommendations and local community networks. Small business owners typically relied on local newspa...
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Introduction Visa decisions can shape employment, family life, study plans, travel, and future residence. A small omission can lead to delay, added expense, or refusal. Immigration lawyers assess l...
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Many industrial processes require moisture to be removed from compressed air, products or process materials before they move to the next stage. Excess moisture can affect equipment performance, produc...
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Effective communication helps teams stay organised, share ideas and keep track of important information. While digital tools are now common in many workplaces, a whiteboard continues to provide a simp...
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The Evolution of Sustainable Event Merchandise Event planning has undergone a massive transformation over the last decade. Gone are the days when organizers could hand out cheap, single use plastic...
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Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...
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For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...
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Choosing where to register a business can influence how easily it grows, attracts customers, and e...
Hong Kong is a popular location for entrepreneurs looking to establish businesses with internation...
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Not long ago, an ad break meant one thing in Australian homes: free-to-air television. Today it mi...
South Australia has long punched above its weight in renewable energy. The state has one of the hi...
An Australian summer puts backyard pools under serious pressure. High temperatures, intense UV, he...
How quickly a retailer gives customers their money back could help determine whether those customers...
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Protein powder used to belong to bodybuilding culture. These days a tub is as likely to sit on a s...