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What is psoriatic arthritis, the condition Kim Kardashian West lives with?

  • Written by: Fabien B. Vincent, Research Fellow; Rheumatology Research Group, Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, Monash University

You may have heard about psoriatic arthritis after Kim Kardashian West said last year she was diagnosed with this illness.

Psoriasis is a relatively common chronic skin condition that causes rapid build-up of skin cells, resulting in a rash. Around 20% of sufferers will develop psoriatic arthritis where a person’s joints become inflamed and...

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we'll need war bonds, and stimulus on a scale not seen in our lifetimes

  • Written by: James Morley, Professor of Macroeconomics, University of Sydney
we'll need war bonds, and stimulus on a scale not seen in our lifetimesTally boards publicising the contributions of different suburbs during the second world war. Australian War Memorial

Governments are being asked to do the near impossible: to deliver on both health and the economy. In many circumstances doing both at the same time would be completely impossible. But fortunately in Australia we have separate...

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what it is and why Zali Steggall wants it investigated

  • Written by: Laura Schuijers, Research Fellow in Environmental Law, University of Melbourne

Independent MP and barrister Zali Steggall recently drew public attention to a federal government program that supports gas, hydro and coal power projects through underwriting.

Writing to Auditor General Grant Hehir, Steggall called for an investigation into the “underwriting new generation investment” (UNGI) program, saying it lacks...

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Evidence obesity is a risk factor for serious illness with coronavirus is mounting – even if you're young

  • Written by: Andrea Pattinson, PhD Candidate, University of Sydney
Evidence obesity is a risk factor for serious illness with coronavirus is mounting – even if you're youngWorld Obesity

Recent studies have found alongside older age and chronic health conditions, obesity is a risk factor for becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

It’s true a number of the health conditions which we know increase the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are also associated with...

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  1. China-Australia relations hit new low in spat over handling of coronavirus
  2. East Arnhem Land artists respond to COVID-19 with the gift of music
  3. Cutting ‘green tape’ may be good politicking, but it’s bad policy. Here are 5 examples of regulation failure
  4. Using lots of plastic packaging during the coronavirus crisis? You're not alone
  5. Look beyond a silver bullet train for stimulus
  6. 90% out of work with one week’s notice. These 8 charts show the unemployment impacts of coronavirus in Australia
  7. How do we keep family violence perpetrators ‘in view’ during the COVID-19 lockdown?
  8. Cook’s voyages were part of a military mission to conquer and expand
  9. The NRL should reconsider its comeback: it's too soon
  10. Here are 5 ways to flatten the climate change curve while stuck at home
  11. Do I need to floss my teeth?
  12. If more of us work from home after coronavirus we'll need to rethink city planning
  13. Possible byelection looms in marginal seat of Eden-Monaro
  14. the government delivers on data security, but other issues remain
  15. a new word in the tiny (but growing) vocabulary for our emotional connection to the environment
  16. How to help young children regulate their emotions and behaviours during the pandemic
  17. Sydney Chamber Opera livestreams premiere
  18. Labor gains in Newspoll despite Morrison's continued approval surge; Trump's ratings slide
  19. how WWI and WWII spurred scientific innovation in Australia
  20. How Shinzo Abe has fumbled Japan's coronavirus response
  21. how outer urban areas can manage the emergency while reducing future risks
  22. Great time to try: baking sourdough bread
  23. How might coronavirus change Australia's 'Pacific Step-up'?
  24. Snowy 2.0 threatens to pollute our rivers and wipe out native fish
  25. Permanently raising the Child Care Subsidy is an economic opportunity too good to miss
  26. Reconnecting after coronavirus – 4 key ways cities can counter anxiety and loneliness
  27. Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy predicts more than 50% take-up of COVID tracing app
  28. 5 reasons it's safe for kids to go back to school
  29. oral accounts illuminate past encounters and objects, but we need to get our story straight
  30. Virgin Australia was never going to last
  31. Mums with an intellectual disability already risk family violence and losing their kids. Coronavirus could make things worse
  32. ANU will invigilate exams using remote software, and many students are unhappy
  33. Urban Aboriginal people face unique challenges in the fight against coronavirus
  34. how to keep kids safe while they're learning online
  35. Refugees need protection from coronavirus too, and must be released
  36. Michelle Grattan on the government's contact tracing app, the World Health Organization and 'the road back'
  37. Five years on from the earthquake in Bhaktapur, Nepal, heritage-led recovery is uniting community
  38. The need to house everyone has never been clearer. Here's a 2-step strategy to get it done
  39. Buried under colonial concrete, Botany Bay has even been robbed of its botany
  40. Parents, you don't always need to entertain your kids – boredom is good for them
  41. Flushing is our next weapon against COVID-19, if you're happy to have your sewage scrutinised
  42. How the coronavirus pandemic is (finally) resulting in leadership for the greater good
  43. Mavis Ngallametta review - a bittersweet collection of a songwoman's stories of home
  44. In 1919, Anzac Day was commemorated despite the Spanish flu pandemic. In 2020, we will remember them again
  45. Modelling tells us the coronavirus app will need a big take-up, economics tells us how to get it
  46. staying at home for months is unlikely to lead to an eye-watering electricity bill
  47. Why the focus of stimulus plans has to be construction that puts social housing first
  48. If we can put a man on the Moon, we can save the Great Barrier Reef
  49. How to beat weight gain at menopause
  50. Japanese Australian veterans and the legacy of anti-Asian racism

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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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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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South African Consular Services Expand to Six Australian Cities

South Africans living in Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra will now be able to access passport, identi...

How Long Does a Solar Home Battery Last? LFP Cycles and Warranty Explained

A battery does not usually reach its advertised cycle count and suddenly stop working. Capacity ch...

How to Hire a Nanny: A Complete Guide for Families

Finding the right childcare professional can make everyday family life easier and give parents gre...

The Blue-Collar Shortage Employers Can't Solve With More Applicants

Australia's hiring market has cooled considerably since the post-pandemic frenzy of 2021 and 2022. F...

The Playground as Classroom: How Line Markings Are Reinforcing What Students Learn Inside

For a long time, the playground was treated as a break from learning rather than part of it. A place...

How Technology Is Changing the Way Gardens Are Maintained

Garden maintenance has always been a hands on ritual. Mowing on a schedule, watering by instinct, an...

One Blocked Drain Can Become a Whole House Plumbing Problem: How It Happens

A blocked hand basin feels local. So does a slow shower. Homeowners naturally focus on the fixture...

AI in Marketing: From Experiment to Everyday Tool

For the past couple of years, artificial intelligence in marketing has mostly lived in the "let's se...

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 ...