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A field guide to the 2015 Federal Budget

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imageStruggling to separate your Future Funds from your forward estimates?AAP/Joel Carrett

When the 2015-2016 federal budget is released on May 12 there will be much analysis of specific measures and all sorts of claims and counterclaims about deficits and debt will be made. The following is a “field guide” to the federal budget: an attempt...

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Something vital is missing from EU's 10-point plan to stop deaths at sea

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imageA refugee displays an image of one of his three children who drowned when the boat on which the family fled the war in Syria sank in the Mediterranean.EPA/Pete Muller

The unprecedented loss of life in the Mediterranean in recent weeks has forced European leaders to confront the crisis of deaths at sea. But will they take a fresh look at their...

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P-TECHs a positive move for those who don't want to go to university

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imageIBM has pioneered P-TECHs.from www.shutterstock.com.au

When in the US last year, Prime Minister Tony Abbott visited a P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) in Brooklyn partly funded by IBM. He said Australia could benefit from this type of school education model. Last week Assistant Minister for Education and Training Simon...

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  1. Bridging the digital divide means accommodating diversity
  2. Can wearing orange-tinted glasses before bed help you sleep? Only one way to find out...
  3. How we identified weird and wonderful 'Jurassic platypus' dinosaur
  4. Parties target women's economic inequality, but much still needs to be done
  5. Miliband is wrong: Cameron has done the best anyone could with UK foreign policy
  6. The science behind the Iran's nuclear deal: why Iran is open for business but not a bomb
  7. 'Never mind her policies, what's she wearing?' Newspapers run a sexist eye over UK election
  8. Manifesto Check: Tory plans to tackle police and prison corruption are doomed to fail
  9. Telescopes on the ground may be cheaper, but Hubble shows why they are not enough
  10. Ed Miliband can protest all he likes, dealing with the SNP could be his only way into office
  11. Miliband is right: Cameron's foreign policy is a failure of judgment and leadership
  12. As Cameron wobbles, Conservative HQ needs to ditch the negative campaign
  13. Fact Check: are A E waiting times in England the shortest in the world?
  14. Nepal quake: the challenges facing disaster response
  15. People who can't heat their homes need energy justice – not 'fuel bank' charity
  16. Ancient brainfade: politicians of the past also had trouble trying to be 'just like us'
  17. James Holmes trial puts sanity on the stand
  18. Is Newark the next Brooklyn?
  19. Bipartisan fast-track bill offers best chance to cinch trade pacts
  20. How the Deepwater Horizon disaster gave one scientist new direction
  21. Will guns on campus lead to grade inflation?
  22. Detroit, 1932: when Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo came to town
  23. Abbott's sister urges Liberals to consider gay marriage conscience vote this year
  24. The science behind the Nepal earthquake
  25. Who has a real vision for science in Britain's general election?
  26. Twitter expands its anti-abuse arsenal, but has a long way to go to silence the trolls
  27. How the language you speak changes your view of the world
  28. Election 2015: Northern Irish parties scrap over most marginal seat in the UK
  29. Explainer: what is a confidence-and-supply government?
  30. Britain's battered unions have new battles round the corner
  31. Manifesto Check: Tory tax policies are out of focus
  32. After ten years, spacecraft will end life as just another crater on Mercury's surface
  33. Health Check: why do I have stretch marks and what can I do about them?
  34. Adoration and abuse: how virtual maltreatment harms athletes
  35. Who bears the cost when your Uber or Airbnb turns bad?
  36. Recovery must improve Nepal after the deadly earthquake
  37. World's first genetically modified human embryo raises ethical concerns
  38. Indonesia does need the death penalty to deter drug traffickers
  39. Are the humanities in crisis? In Australia, the sector is thriving
  40. The off-topic Conversation #40
  41. This budget - like others before - will favour the rent-seekers
  42. Australia's 'five strong pillar' economy: agriculture
  43. Indigenous Australia: Enduring Civilisation is a challenge to review
  44. Our $3b-a-year system is flying blind in supporting ex-prisoners
  45. Explainer: why do some breast cancers come back?
  46. School choice: no great love for the private path, but parents follow the money
  47. On these numbers, Australia's emissions auction won't get the job done
  48. Inoculating against science denial
  49. On the internet, no one knows you're Grant Shapps ...
  50. The Australian Consensus Centre: what are the costs and benefits to UWA?

Business News

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 Bridge...

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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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The Daily Magazine

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 ...