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With conventional wisdom, answers to our economic malaise are in short supply

  • Written by: Graham White, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney
With conventional wisdom, answers to our economic malaise are in short supplyAustralian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg discusses Australia's national accounts at a press conference on Wednesday, 4 September 2019.

What comes first: the chicken or the egg?

Economists ask a slightly different question regarding economic growth (usually measured as growth in gross domestic product). Does supply or demand come first?

A week before...

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Trump trails leading Democrats by record margins, plus Brexit latest and the LNP leads in Queensland

  • Written by: Adrian Beaumont, Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne
Trump trails leading Democrats by record margins, plus Brexit latest and the LNP leads in QueenslandThe numbers are not with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson or US President Donald Trump on the homefront right now.AAP/EPA/Stefan Rousseau

In the FiveThirtyEight aggregate of US national polls, Donald Trump’s ratings are currently 41.4% approve, 54.0% disapprove with all polls for a net approval of -12.6%. With polls of registered or...

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Tiny specks in space could be the key to finding martian life

  • Written by: Andrew Tomkins, Geologist, Monash University
Tiny specks in space could be the key to finding martian lifeMuch of Mars's surface is covered by fine-grained materials that hide the bedrock. The above bedrock is mostly exposed and it is in these areas that micrometeorites likely to accumulate.NASA/JPL-Caltech/Univ. of Arizona

Next year, both NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) will send new rovers to Mars to hunt for evidence of past life.

As...

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Relaxing pharmacy ownership rules could result in more chemist chains and poorer care

  • Written by: Bruce Baer Arnold, Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Canberra
Relaxing pharmacy ownership rules could result in more chemist chains and poorer careThe current rules seek to ensure most Australians have access to a pharmacy staffed by a highly skilled professional with a pharmacy degree.Shutterstock

When you visit a pharmacy, your main focus is probably getting your script filled, or some advice on an over-the-counter medication. While you’re there, you might also pick up some cosmetics,...

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  1. Kids learn valuable life skills through rough-and-tumble play with their dads
  2. what exactly do musical conductors do?
  3. Thinking of seeing a psychologist? Here's how to choose the therapy best for you
  4. Indigenous people no longer have the legal right to say no to the Adani mine
  5. Apple iPhones could have been hacked for years – here's what to do about it
  6. Outgoing ASIO head hopes for greater public preparedness to defend Australian sovereignty
  7. Why we've the weakest economy since the global financial crisis, with few clear ways out
  8. Agriculture a likely stumbling block in free trade negotiations between NZ and EU
  9. why are some people affected by sleep paralysis?
  10. where it hit, where it's headed, and why it's so destructive
  11. why are so many musicals adapted from movies?
  12. Health and sustainability market could be worth $25 billion to Australian producers by 2030
  13. Yes, you can hold an Australian passport but not be a citizen – here's how
  14. this sea snake gathers oxygen through its forehead
  15. Nice try Mr Taylor, but Australia's gas exports don't help solve climate change
  16. why your backyard lawn doesn't help reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
  17. there's little evidence PFAS exposure harms our health
  18. the year's best photos of landscapes and living things
  19. people in their 90s are Australia's fastest growing senior age group
  20. how new tech could allow effective, sustainable land sharing
  21. After 44 years of deficits, we've a current account surplus. What went so right?
  22. Morrison and Dutton block their ears and grit their teeth over Tamil family
  23. We don't know menopausal hormone therapy causes breast cancer, but the evidence continues to suggest a link
  24. why the New Zealand government needs to act cautiously but quickly
  25. Maxine Peake brings warmth and likeability to raw, bitter pain in a candid tale of IVF failure
  26. 3 ways to help sex offenders safely reintegrate back into the community
  27. In the Democrats' bitter race to find a candidate to beat Trump, might Elizabeth Warren hold the key?
  28. IVF changes babies' genes but these differences disappear by adulthood
  29. it starts out OK, but goes downhill pretty quickly
  30. Not so bad. Most of us who work long hours like the jobs we are in. Those who don't, change jobs quickly
  31. how to love a concrete beast
  32. What it takes to navigate cultural differences in a global business world
  33. Bali's Green School inspires a global renaissance
  34. Victorians who switched energy retailers only save $45 a year – leaving hundreds on the table
  35. The Great Barrier Reef outlook is 'very poor'. We have one last chance to save it
  36. 'Lock-on devices' are a symbol of non-violent protest, but they might soon be banned in Queensland
  37. How clean is your hospital room? To reduce the spread of infections, it could probably be cleaner
  38. Time to make fast fashion a problem for its makers, not charities
  39. Grim fire season looms but many Australians remain unprepared
  40. New research shows vast majority of Hong Kong protesters support more radical tactics
  41. Australia has a paracetamol poisoning problem. This is what we should be doing to reduce harm
  42. Flexible working, the neglected congestion-busting solution for our cities
  43. Young people are quoted in only 1% of news stories that affect them. No wonder so few trust the media
  44. How to get people to eat bugs and drink sewage
  45. Waratah is an icon of the Aussie bush (and very nearly our national emblem)
  46. Graduates beware, don't fall for that unpaid job advert
  47. Religious Discrimination Bill is a mess that risks privileging people of faith above all others
  48. increasing the 'daddy quota' in parental leave makes everyone happier
  49. VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on Yang Hengjun's arrest
  50. Curious Kids: how do wounds heal?

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Designing Eco-Friendly Custom Water Bottles for Your Next Event

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

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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 ...

How Wide Should Running Shoes Be? Signs Your Shoes Are Too Narrow

Running shoes should be wide enough for the forefoot and toes to sit naturally under load, but not...

Trail Running Shoes vs Hiking Shoes: Which Is Better for Australian Trails?

Australia does not offer one neat definition of a “trail.” A weekend walk might mean a hard-packed...

Architectural Window Shading: Solutions for Triangle Blinds, Raked Glazing, and High Ceilings

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

Did you know Australia consistently ranks among the world's highest ice cream-consuming countries? ...