The ABC has, in general, been able to withstand the pressures and (less common) interventions of governments or media barons.AAP/Joel CarrettThe ABC was established along BBC lines as Australia’s first national public broadcaster in 1932. Both organisations – publicly funded – claim independence from government and other vested...
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8am and my home phone rings. Two months ago now. Landline calls come in only two varieties. Shills or people looking to purchase tents. The latter group are after Paddy Palin, purveyor of camping consumables. Only one fat finger fumble digit difference, alas.
That morning, the friendly chap was searching for Lyle Rosewarne.
My knowledge of the...
The idea of 'family balancing' is based on the belief that children come in two genders that have essentially different traits. Jason Pratt/Flickr, CC BY-SAClick here to read the National Health and Medical Research Council’s view of why it’s time to consider allowing sex selection with IVF.
Australian guidelines for the ethical use of...
Business Services Management (BSM) law has been largely overlooked or ignored over the past few decades, but BSM (Business Services Management) law is becoming a central practice area in many modern l...
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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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