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Australian philanthrophy needs your help

  • Written by: Krystian Seibert, Industry Fellow, Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University of Technology

People experience philanthropy in Australia in a variety of ways, often without even realising it. It might be a new hospital wing that was constructed using funds from a generous donor, or an art exhibition made possible through the support of a group of philanthropic foundations.

Philanthropy played a key role supporting the Yes campaign in the...

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Why do we mix up faces? Game of Thrones might help us find the answer

  • Written by: Christel Devue, Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington
Why do we mix up faces? Game of Thrones might help us find the answerMaisie Williams plays Arya Stark in Game of Thrones and is one of the actors whose face is part of a new test of face recognition skills.AAP, CC BY-SA

In the Game of Thrones universe, confusing a photograph of actor Jack Gleeson, who played the popular HBO TV show’s despised sadist Joffrey Baratheon, for one of Maisie Williams, the beloved Ary...

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Seven steps Melbourne can take to regain its 'liveable city' crown

  • Written by: Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Professorial Fellow, ACU, and Research Professor ISGlobal, Instituto de Salud Global de Barcelona (ISGlobal)
Seven steps Melbourne can take to regain its 'liveable city' crownThe main concern when talking about the liveability of a city like Melbourne should be sustaining the health and well-being of residents.Leonid Andronov/Shutterstock

For seven years, Melbourne boasted the title of “world’s most liveable city”, but recently lost the top spot to Vienna. The Economist Intelligence Unit awards the...

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Shorten uses budget reply speech to reframe the economic debate

  • Written by: Carol Johnson, Adjunct Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide
Shorten uses budget reply speech to reframe the economic debateBill Shorten's budget reply speech was aimed at middle and lower income earners.AAP/Mick Tsikas

Bill Shorten’s 2019 budget reply speech has actually been years in the making.

Labor began to develop its economic policy arguments before the 2016 election campaign. Importantly, it aimed to reframe the conception of good economic management, so...

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  1. Shorten promises $2.3 billion package to relieve costs for cancer patients
  2. New livestreaming legislation fails to take into account how the internet actually works
  3. dingoes can keep feral cats in check
  4. How Leonardo da Vinci, 'Master of Water', explored the power and beauty of its flow
  5. why the Crusaders rugby team is right to rethink brand after Christchurch attack
  6. Getting teens to follow strict diets in the Fast Track trial is risky, but so is obesity itself
  7. What Najib Razak's corruption trial means for Malaysia – and the region
  8. A 'seiche' wave can outpace a tsunami, and both can be triggered by meteorites and earthquakes
  9. Shorten's budget reply will outbid government on tax relief for low income earners
  10. federal budget will widen gap between rich and poor
  11. Goodbye Google+, but what happens when online communities close down?
  12. Coral reproduction on the Great Barrier Reef falls 89% after repeated bleaching
  13. a dreadful year that demands action
  14. Ex-prisoners are more likely to become homeless but the reverse isn't true
  15. Do you plan your life around your fitness schedule? You could be addicted to exercise
  16. Helmet churn adds to challenges of e-scooter disruption
  17. racism, resilience and the right to belong
  18. What makes a school good? It's about more than just test results
  19. Jim Chalmers on Labor's budget reaction
  20. a vision for the arts in the 2019 budget
  21. ABC inquiry finds board knew of trouble between Milne and Guthrie, but did nothing
  22. Government gives Newstart recipients energy payment to smooth passage of legislation
  23. Voluntary assisted dying will soon be legal in Victoria, and this is what you need to know
  24. don't blame online for killing discount department stores
  25. The budget super change that helps the wealthy at the expense of the young
  26. Were you paying attention on budget night? Test yourself with this quiz
  27. Is bottom-pinching still 'indecent' by today's community standards?
  28. The first known case of eggs plus live birth from one pregnancy in a tiny lizard
  29. Going to the naturopath or a yoga class? Your private health won't cover it
  30. How Leonardo da Vinci made a living from killing machines
  31. Total transport spending is about par for the course, but the pattern is unusual
  32. Banning 'tiny vehicles' would deny us smarter ways to get around our cities
  33. women don't get a fair go in sports administration
  34. Budget 2019 has little new for schools and even less for early childhood: education experts respond
  35. Peter Martin and Tim Colebatch on budget strategy and numbers
  36. Budget 2019 boosts aged care and mental health, and modernises Medicare: health experts respond
  37. Congestion-busting infrastructure plays catch-up on long-neglected needs
  38. Michelle Grattan, Peter Martin and Tim Colebatch on the election-eve budget chock full of sweeteners
  39. Budget 2019 at a glance
  40. budget tax-upmanship as we head towards polling day
  41. Frydenberg’s budget looks toward zero net debt, but should this be our aim?
  42. Tax giveaways in Frydenberg’s 'back in the black' budget
  43. It’s the budget cash splash that reaches back in time
  44. Iron ore dollars repurposed to keep the economy afloat in Budget 2019
  45. The 39 endangered species in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and other Australian cities
  46. Zuckerberg's 'new rules' for the internet must move from words to actions
  47. The importance of sports in recovery from trauma: lessons from and for Christchurch
  48. Livestreaming terror is abhorrent – but is more rushed legislation the answer?
  49. The National is a time capsule of new Australian art in uncertain times
  50. Many professions have codes of ethics

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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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Will These Bloody Kids Ever Move Out? The Resurrection of the Duplex Says No

Whilst Baby Boomers and Gen Xer’s typically finished school, got a job and moved out of home relativ...

Critical Structural Checks to Prioritise Before Renovating an Older Property

The Australian home renovation market is experiencing unprecedented growth. The total value of thi...

Why Regular Gutter Cleaning Northern Beaches Is Important

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Double Glazed Sliding Doors vs Standard Sliding Doors: Key Differences

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How to Plan a Bathroom Renovation Timeline (Without Surprises)

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What “Extraction Facial” Actually Means (And When It Helps)

“Extraction facial” is one of those skincare terms people use as if it’s one standard treatment, b...

How Compounded Medicines Support Individual Health Needs

Not every patient responds to medicine in the same way. Age, allergies, dosage requirements and sw...

How Live Comedy Can Shape the Mood of an Event

The mood of an event is shaped by more than the venue, food, music, or schedule. Entertainment can...

Why Home Gym Mats Are Becoming a Must-Have

Building a dedicated workout space at home has become increasingly common across Australia. Many p...