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a plan to solve our shortage of cemetery space

  • Written by: David Neustein, Associate, School of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney

There’s a lack of new cemetery space in parts of Australia but we could solve that problem by burying the dead among newly planted vegetation belts near our towns and cities.

Burial Belt is a proposal we’ve been working on for reinventing the Australian cemetery landscape by creating near-limitless land for burial. Our idea is currently...

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With no end in sight and the world losing interest, the Hong Kong protesters need a new script

  • Written by: Amanda Tattersall, Postdoc in Urban Geography and Research Lead at Sydney Policy Lab. Host of ChangeMakers Podcast., University of Sydney
With no end in sight and the world losing interest, the Hong Kong protesters need a new scriptOver the last 100 days, the violence between the police and students has escalated in Hong Kong.Jerome Favre/EPA

Today is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and protesters in Hong Kong intend to upstage Beijing’s celebrations. They will build on the global solidarity protests from the past weekend, st...

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1 in 3 young adults are lonely – and it affects their mental health

  • Written by: Michelle H Lim, Senior Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, Swinburne University of Technology
1 in 3 young adults are lonely – and it affects their mental healthOne in three 18 to 25 year olds reported feeling lonely three or more times in the past week.Todd Diemer

More than one in three young adults aged 18 to 25 reported problematic levels of loneliness, according to a new report from Swinburne University and VicHealth.

We surveyed 1,520 Victorians aged 12 to 25, and examined their experience of...

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Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general's approval

  • Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

As the battle between the government and media organisations over press freedom continues, Attorney-General Christian Porter has ordered that any prosecution of a journalist for an offence relating to national security must have his approval.

He has issued a direction under the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Act that where the CDPP...

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  1. The AFL sells an inclusive image of itself. But when it comes to race and gender, it still has a way to go
  2. which is smarter – a blue whale or an orca?
  3. Back to Back Theatre's exciting reframing of disability
  4. Misogyny, male rage and the words men use to describe Greta Thunberg
  5. How to turn Auckland's inner city streets into public spaces people can enjoy
  6. 'Developing' rift points to growing divisions between Coalition and Labor on China
  7. Disability and single parenthood still loom large in inherited poverty
  8. 6 ways to stop daylight saving derailing your child’s sleep
  9. What fictional superheroes can tell us about devotion and why we believe in gods
  10. Australia has enacted 82 anti-terror laws since 2001. But tough laws alone won’t make us safer
  11. Federal arts funding in Australia is falling, and local governments are picking up the slack
  12. Anti-rape devices may have their uses, but they don't address the ultimate problem
  13. Five questions about superannuation the government's new inquiry will need to ask
  14. 5,800 defence veterans homeless in Australia, that's more than we thought
  15. How to check if your mum or dad's nursing home is up to scratch
  16. youth is not wasted on the young who fight for climate justice
  17. Australia's temporary graduate visa attracts international students, but many find it hard to get work in their field
  18. Government retirement incomes inquiry puts superannuation in the frame
  19. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Morrison's US trip
  20. Want to really understand football culture? Here are 6 things to watch out for on Grand Final Day
  21. The dirty secret at the heart of the projected budget surplus: much higher tax bills
  22. How to manage grass pollen exposure this hay fever season: an expert guide
  23. The showy everlasting is endangered, but a primary school is helping out
  24. insights from the 2009 South Pacific earthquake-tsunami disaster
  25. what has the search for extraterrestrial life actually yielded and how does it work?
  26. Hong Kong is one of the most unequal cities in the world. So why aren't the protesters angry at the rich and powerful?
  27. Shark nets and culls don't necessarily make Australian beaches safer
  28. Afghanistan’s suffering has reached unprecedented levels. Can a presidential election make things better?
  29. The odds you’ll gamble on the Grand Final are high when punting is woven into our very social fabric
  30. Why can't Australia be friends with both US and China?
  31. 'How do I control my oily skin and prevent pimples?' A dermatologist explains
  32. The Australian art market has flatlined. What can be done to revive it?
  33. India is reforming education for the first time since 1986 – here's why Australia should care
  34. Typhoons and other disasters force Japan to rethink its city vs rural living plans for the future
  35. Scott Morrison's dance with Donald gets up Beijing's nose
  36. The UK Supreme Court ruling on suspending parliament is a warning for Australian politicians
  37. Home grown cannabis to be legal in the ACT. Now what?
  38. sediments reveal a famous early human cave site was also home to hyenas and wolves
  39. Warren placed second after Biden, as Trump's ratings rise. But could the impeachment scandal make a difference?
  40. Why are scientists so excited about a recently claimed quantum computing milestone?
  41. A landmark report confirms Australia is girt by hotter, higher seas. But there is still time to act
  42. Defiant Scott Morrison tells the world Australia is 'doing our bit' on climate change
  43. 8 reasons why impeaching Donald Trump is a big risk for the Democrats. (And 3 reasons why it's not)
  44. Still serving guests while your male relatives relax? Everyday sexism like this hurts women's mental health
  45. they're trending down while Australia's population booms
  46. When it comes to climate change, Australia's mining giants are an accessory to the crime
  47. a psychologist tells us what we can learn from the success of the Richmond Tigers
  48. Australia's carbon market needs to be faster and smarter. Blockchain can help
  49. Don't blame parcel delivery vans for clogging up city traffic, look to the tradies
  50. What might Lily and Abbey say to Scott Morrison about Greta Thunberg?

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

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Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

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Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

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