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What happened to the price of Bitcoin? The truth behind big bubbles and crashes

  • Written by: Jenni Henderson, Section Editor: Business + Economy

When Katherine Hunt’s dad asked her whether or not he should invest in Bitcoin, alarm bells rang, first she thought “he’s a musician”.

Hunt is a lecturer in accounting at the University of Technology Sydney, and as someone who knows the five stages of a bubble and crash, she was worried when it seemed everyone was thinking...

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Ban on foreign political donations is both too broad and too narrow, and won't fix our system

  • Written by: Yee-Fui Ng, Lecturer, Graduate School of Business and Law, RMIT University
imageAustralia is among the one-third of countries that allow foreign political donations.AAP/Mick Tsikas

The government has announced a suite of reforms targeting foreign interference and espionage in Australia’s political process. This will include a bill imposing a ban on political donations from foreign bank accounts, non-citizens and foreign...

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Travelling these holidays? Follow tips the Socceroos use to conquer jet lag

  • Written by: Drew Dawson, Director, Appleton Institute, CQUniversity Australia
imageManaging sleep and time zones can take the fun out of Christmas travel. from www.shutterstock.com

Long-haul flights over several time zones present two main challenges:

  1. travel fatigue – the effects of sleep loss, restricted movement and dehydration associated with spending many hours on a plane, and
  2. jetlag – the effects of the mismatch...

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They know where you go: dockless bike sharing looms as the next disruptor – if key concerns are fixed

  • Written by: Christopher Pettit, Professor of Urban Science, UNSW

Beyond the benefits of dockless bike sharing for people’s mobility and health, these services are producing an ever more useful byproduct: journey data. Mapped through global positioning system (GPS) devices on the bikes or via Bluetooth using GPS data from users’ smartphones, the journey data that operators collect could be a powerful...

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More Articles …

  1. From 'demented' to 'person with dementia': how and why the language of disability changed
  2. Children have strokes too and doctors often miss them. New guidelines will help
  3. Out of character: how acting puts a mental strain on performers
  4. High Court to rule on two Labor MPs, but partisan row protects others
  5. Russia's humiliating ban from the Winter Olympics is the right move to protect integrity in sport
  6. International study shows many Australian children are still struggling with reading
  7. Bali's Mt Agung eruption shows how businesses should and shouldn't react to uncontrollable events
  8. My favourite album: Miles Davis’s A Tribute to Jack Johnson
  9. I've got varicose veins. What can I do about them?
  10. Near enough may not be good enough as parliament's dual citizenship crisis deepens
  11. A new approach to regional higher education is essential to our economic future
  12. How the excuse of 'pure fantasy' works in online child sex abuse cases
  13. Green groups and charities could be collateral damage in government's foreign donation ban
  14. People love parklets, and businesses can help make them happen
  15. What makes us sign up to subscription boxes
  16. From Oregon to Belgium to Victoria – the different ways suffering patients are allowed to die
  17. China’s growing footprint on the globe threatens to trample the natural world
  18. Still counting: why the visual arts must do better on gender equality
  19. Curious Kids: Where does the oxygen come from in the International Space Station, and why don’t they run out of air?
  20. Ten things Australia can do to be a human rights hero
  21. Speaking with: Emrys Westacott on the virtue of frugal living
  22. New blow for Labor as David Feeney hits citizenship hurdle
  23. What consumers need from the ACCC inquiry into Google and Facebook
  24. Sydney's stadiums debate shows sport might not be the political winner it once was
  25. How Australia can help reform higher education in India
  26. Pinchgut's Poppea plays hedonism, violence and passion to the hilt
  27. Amazon's track record may signal a change in Australian industrial relations
  28. Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here's what you need to know
  29. The off-topic Conversation #143
  30. You should never drive into floodwater – some roads are more deadly than others
  31. Yes, SA's battery is a massive battery, but it can do much more besides
  32. The horror and pleasure of misused words: from mispronunciation to malapropisms
  33. How the law responds when emoji are the weapon of choice
  34. In whose best interests? Sam Dastyari and the politics of public intelligence
  35. Government guarantee opens investment highway to affordable housing
  36. Why coaching, not gadgets, is key to getting the most out of employees
  37. 'No, I don't wanna... wahhhh!' A parent's guide to managing tantrums
  38. Shadow minister Katy Gallagher was British when she nominated for 2016 election
  39. Newspoll and Ipsos give Labor a 53-47 lead as Barnaby Joyce wins convincingly in New England
  40. Young people still find it hard to get a job, despite using the same tactics as older job seekers
  41. How social enterprises are building a more inclusive Australian economy
  42. Blocks are still the best present you can buy children for Christmas
  43. Explainer: what is inflammation and how does it cause disease?
  44. Sustainable Shopping: the eco-friendly guide to online Christmas shopping
  45. Radical rethink of Closing the Gap required, despite some progress
  46. Australia isn't dominated by big businesses that gouge customers: Grattan report
  47. It's not just women at the top who are paid less than men
  48. With the right tools, we can mine cities
  49. Social media, the 'bikini bridge' and the viral contagion of body ideals
  50. It's time to talk about who can access your digital genomic data

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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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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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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...