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VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the economy

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

University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor Professor Deep Saini and Michelle Grattan discuss the slowing economy, and how the government plans to prevent a possible recession. They also talk about Channel 9, which has come under fire from its newspaper journalists for hosting a fundraiser for the Liberal party.

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Michelle Grattan previously worked for...

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The air above Antarctica is suddenly getting warmer – here's what it means for Australia

  • Written by: Harry Hendon, Senior Principal Research Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
The air above Antarctica is suddenly getting warmer – here's what it means for AustraliaAntarctic winds have a huge effect on weather in other places. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Flickr, CC BY-SA

Record warm temperatures above Antarctica over the coming weeks are likely to bring above-average spring temperatures and below-average rainfall across large parts of New South Wales and southern Queensland.

The warming began in the last...

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how Doctor Who shapes public attitudes to science

  • Written by: Lindy Orthia, Senior Lecturer in Science Communication, Australian National University
how Doctor Who shapes public attitudes to scienceDoctor Who is a popular cosplay theme. But some people base more than just their outfit on the Time Lord's exploits.Shutterstock.com

Scientists and science fans love to discuss the science in Doctor Who.

We’re interested in how its theories and gadgets stack up against real science and technology (really, really interested).

We care about...

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New Zealand launches plan to revive the health of lakes and rivers

  • Written by: Troy Baisden, Professor and Chair in Lake and Freshwater Sciences, University of Waikato
New Zealand launches plan to revive the health of lakes and riversAfter years of delay, the New Zealand government is pushing ahead on a national plan to clean up the nation's lakes, rivers and wetlands.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-ND

New Zealand’s government released a plan to reverse the decline of iconic lakes and rivers this week. It proposes higher standards for water quality, interim controls on...

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  1. two new five-year arts plans
  2. what home gardeners can learn from nature's rebirth after fire
  3. Locking up legally innocent people before their trial is straining Victoria’s prisons
  4. Can we heal teeth? The quest to repair tooth enamel, nature's crystal coat
  5. 50 years of the Kaldor Foundation
  6. Many sick and disabled people are refused permanent visas. We need compassion not discrimination
  7. lessons from stone – Indigenous thinking and the Law
  8. female jockeys are more prevalent, but still treated as outsiders
  9. a source of dangerous bacteria in remote communities' water supply
  10. 3 ways planners can defy the odds to promote good health for all of us
  11. NAPLAN tests are not tough enough for the level of maths students are studying
  12. Vital Signs. Sure, economic growth is low, but think about what's gone right
  13. When schmoozing the PM gets you a black eye
  14. Journalism is failing climate change
  15. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on a slowing economy
  16. the truth about electric vehicle emissions
  17. With conventional wisdom, answers to our economic malaise are in short supply
  18. Trump trails leading Democrats by record margins, plus Brexit latest and the LNP leads in Queensland
  19. Tiny specks in space could be the key to finding martian life
  20. Relaxing pharmacy ownership rules could result in more chemist chains and poorer care
  21. Kids learn valuable life skills through rough-and-tumble play with their dads
  22. what exactly do musical conductors do?
  23. Thinking of seeing a psychologist? Here's how to choose the therapy best for you
  24. Indigenous people no longer have the legal right to say no to the Adani mine
  25. Apple iPhones could have been hacked for years – here's what to do about it
  26. Outgoing ASIO head hopes for greater public preparedness to defend Australian sovereignty
  27. Why we've the weakest economy since the global financial crisis, with few clear ways out
  28. Agriculture a likely stumbling block in free trade negotiations between NZ and EU
  29. why are some people affected by sleep paralysis?
  30. where it hit, where it's headed, and why it's so destructive
  31. why are so many musicals adapted from movies?
  32. Health and sustainability market could be worth $25 billion to Australian producers by 2030
  33. Yes, you can hold an Australian passport but not be a citizen – here's how
  34. this sea snake gathers oxygen through its forehead
  35. Nice try Mr Taylor, but Australia's gas exports don't help solve climate change
  36. why your backyard lawn doesn't help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
  37. there's little evidence PFAS exposure harms our health
  38. the year's best photos of landscapes and living things
  39. people in their 90s are Australia's fastest growing senior age group
  40. how new tech could allow effective, sustainable land sharing
  41. After 44 years of deficits, we've a current account surplus. What went so right?
  42. Morrison and Dutton block their ears and grit their teeth over Tamil family
  43. We don't know menopausal hormone therapy causes breast cancer, but the evidence continues to suggest a link
  44. why the New Zealand government needs to act cautiously but quickly
  45. Maxine Peake brings warmth and likeability to raw, bitter pain in a candid tale of IVF failure
  46. 3 ways to help sex offenders safely reintegrate back into the community
  47. In the Democrats' bitter race to find a candidate to beat Trump, might Elizabeth Warren hold the key?
  48. IVF changes babies' genes but these differences disappear by adulthood
  49. it starts out OK, but goes downhill pretty quickly
  50. Not so bad. Most of us who work long hours like the jobs we are in. Those who don't, change jobs quickly

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How Industrial Drying Equipment Supports Efficient Processing

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

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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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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What Businesses Can Do to Make Sustainability More Practical Day to Day

Sustainability can sound like a huge corporate project, something tied to annual reports, long-term ...

The Hidden Logistics Behind a Smooth-Running Construction Site

A construction site can look chaotic from the outside. There are machines moving in different direct...

When a Temporary Work Arrangement Starts Looking More Permanent

A lot can change once someone has spent a few years working in the same place. What began as a fixed...

The Real Cost of Launching a Food, Beverage or Supplement Brand in Australia

"How much will it cost to manufacture my product?" is usually the first question a founder asks, a...

Why Aussie Car Owners Are Switching to Paint Protection Film Over Traditional Waxing

For decades, a tin of carnauba wax and a Sunday afternoon were the standard formula for keeping a ...

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From Suburban Streets to Modern Events: Why Australians Still Love the Ice Cream Truck

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