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Three reasons to get your stress levels in check in 2018

  • Written by: Stephen Mattarollo, NHMRC Career Development Fellow, Diamantina Institute, The University of Queensland
imagePeople who are chronically stressed are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack than those who aren't.Tim Gouw

It’s difficult not to get stressed in our fast-paced lives. Whether you’re working overtime, battling exams, or caring for a sick relative, chronic stress has become commonplace.

imageAdrenaline allows us to act quickly.

When...

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Bias creeps into reference checks, so is it time to ditch them?

  • Written by: Melissa A. Wheeler, Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
imageResearch shows gender bias even invades in the content of recommendations.Connie/Flickr, CC BY-SA

As much as we’d like to think we’ve refined the hiring process over the years to carefully select the best candidate for the job, bias still creeps in.

Candidates who come from privileged backgrounds are more able to source impressive,...

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From sleeping beauty to the frog prince – why we shouldn't ban fairytales

  • Written by: Michelle Smith, Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies, Monash University
imageThe famous 'kiss' scene from Sleeping Beauty. Disney

Recently, an English mother, Sarah Hall, prompted worldwide media coverage in response to her suggestion that Sleeping Beauty should be removed from the school curriculum for young children because of the “inappropriate sexual message” it sends about consent.

It’s not the only...

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Explainer: the gods behind the days of the week

  • Written by: Margaret Clunies Ross, Eneritus Professor of English Language and Early English Literature, University of Sydney
imageThe Roman weekday 'dies Veneris' was named after the planet Venus, which in turn took its name from Venus, goddess of love. Detail from Venus and Mars, Botticelli, tempera on panel (c1483).Wikimedia Commons

The origins of our days of the week lie with the Romans. The Romans named their days of the week after the planets, which in turn were named...

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  1. Driverless cars could be better or worse for our health – it’s up to us
  2. A high price for policy failure: the ten-year story of spiralling electricity bills
  3. How facing challenging situations can prepare your child for school
  4. 13 'ye olde' phrases that would be far better in the workplace
  5. New Year’s resolutions for better mental health
  6. The five most anticipated digital games of 2018
  7. #MeTourism: the hidden costs of selfie tourism
  8. Keating's Working Nation plan for jobs was hijacked by bureaucracy: cabinet papers 1994-95
  9. Cabinet papers 1994-95: Keating's climate policy grapples sound eerily familiar
  10. Trust Me, I'm an Expert: Risk
  11. Cabinet papers 1994-95: The Keating government begins to craft its legacy
  12. Cabinet papers 1994-95: How the republic was doomed without a directly elected president
  13. Cabinet papers 1994-95: How a security agreement allayed Australian anxiety over Indonesia
  14. Stay on the couch or go for a run? There's an app that can calculate the bigger risk
  15. Look up! Your guide to some of the best meteor showers for 2018
  16. Who was Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings?
  17. China's economic power is actually a lot smaller than you think
  18. 2017: the year in extreme weather
  19. Funding reform for schools and higher education dominated much of the conversation in 2017
  20. AI is learning from our encounters with nature - and that's a concern
  21. Romper Stomper reboot is a compelling investigation into Australia's extremist politics
  22. Your party, our home: the challenges of growing up in a tourist destination
  23. Is mixing drinks actually bad?
  24. You might be Christmassed out, but these Australian birds are festive all year
  25. Why do people with East Asian heritage get flushed after drinking alcohol?
  26. How good draft choices can make or break AFL teams
  27. Before we colonise Mars, let's look to our problems on Earth
  28. How our arts critics saw 2017
  29. Citizenship scandals, same-sex marriage and foreign interference dominate the messy politics of 2017
  30. Don't let your pet accidentally get drunk this silly season (sorry Tiddles)
  31. Far from being in crisis, 2017 was a great year for Australian musical theatre
  32. That time when science came with me on a tropical holiday
  33. Supersized cities: residents band together to push back against speculative development pressures
  34. The key to a vibrant democracy may well lie in your workplace
  35. What data tells us about the best cricket players
  36. Why getting enough sleep should be on your list of New Year's resolutions
  37. How are we doing on early childhood education and care? Good, but there's more to do
  38. QUIZ: do you remember the big health stories of 2017?
  39. Video explainer: Batting expertise and decision-making in cricket
  40. The US election hack, fake news, data theft: the cyber security lessons from 2017
  41. How and why economics is taking over sports
  42. I won't be alone at Christmas, I have a dog
  43. 2017 in film: a return to form for the Hollywood blockbuster
  44. The off-topic Conversation #145
  45. Can you tell fact from fiction? Take The Conversation 2017 FactCheck quiz to find out
  46. Speaking with: social researcher and author Hugh Mackay on 2017, 'a really disturbing year'
  47. How urban design can help protect pedestrians from vehicle attacks in the city
  48. Walking mightn't be good for you if it's through Australia's polluted city streets
  49. Like it or loathe it, here's why Apple doesn't need a planning permit for its Fed Square store
  50. This Christmas, give yourself permission to enjoy pudding

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Practical Ways a Whiteboard Can Improve Workplace Communication

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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

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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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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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Why Accurate Measurements Matter When Ordering Flatpack Cabinets

Ordering flatpack cabinets can make a renovation or storage project more manageable, but the proce...

How Long Does Interstate Freight Take in Australia?

If you have ever arranged for stock, equipment or materials to travel from one Australian state to a...

How AEC Firms Can Scale Faster Without Sacrificing Project Quality

Growth presents a fundamental dilemma for architecture, engineering, and construction firms: expan...

What Makes an Aesthetic Clinic Worth Going Back To?

Trying an aesthetic clinic for the first time can feel like a bit of a gamble. You can read review...

Elevate Your Morning Routine with Cafe-Style Coffee at Home with the Right Coffee Machine

There's something magical about that first sip of coffee in the morning. It’s more than just a bev...

Top Garment Steamers for Busy Professionals in Australia

The gap between garment steamers built for a quick touch-up and ones built to keep pace with a wor...

Correct Sleeping Posture to Minimize Back Strain

Most people don’t pay much attention to how they sleep until they start waking up with a stiff bac...

Why Product Longevity Matters for Sustainable Australian Buildings

Sustainability in building design is often associated with recycled materials, renewable resources a...

NDIS Support Coordination Explained: What Does a Support Coordinator Actually Do?

NDIS support coordination explained means understanding how a professional can help participants n...