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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?

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Office Cleaning Melbourne: Choosing the Right Scope for Your Office

A well-planned office cleaning Melbourne arrangement starts with a clear understanding of the premises and the people who use it. An office may include private work areas, shared desks, reception, mee...

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How Businesses Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Outages

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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How Chatswood Tutoring Can Fit Into a Student’s Weekly Routine

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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The Rise of Digital Marketplaces in the Australian Trade Sector

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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How Immigration Lawyers Can Help

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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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Why Is My Switchboard Buzzing? What a Humming Breaker Is Telling You

Most people never hear their switchboard. It sits quietly in a cupboard, a hallway or a meter box ou...

Solar Panels Geelong: Key Factors to Consider Before Installation

Solar power can help households and businesses generate electricity on site, but the value of a syst...

How Rats and Mice Get Into Homes Through Gaps Most People Miss

Rats and mice do not need an open door to get inside a home. They can squeeze through small openings...

Why a Safety Certified I/O Module Matters in Machine Design

Understanding Safety-Related I/O A safety certified I/O module is designed for use within an arch...

How to Compare Ceiling Fans online before Buying

Comparing ceiling fans online before making a purchase helps you understand how each model will su...

How Does a Portable Power Station for Carvan Adventures Support Smarter Camping?

Why Does Off-Grid Camping Need a Reliable Portable Power Station for Carvan Travel?  People often...

How Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services Improve Order Accuracy?

Why Order Accuracy Matters in Ecommerce Order Retail Fulfillment Services?  Order accuracy is one...

Transforming Your Backyard for a Sophisticated Milestone Celebration

Hosting a milestone event at home has become a deeply popular choice for Australians looking to cr...

Explore Off-Road Hybrid Caravans for Flexible Australian Travel

Not every traveller wants to choose between a comfortable caravan holiday and getting further aw...