The State of Australian Cities Conference begins in Adelaide today. In major cities across the nation, there’s a stark contrast between lofty planning goals and the sprawling reality on the ground.
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Folk medicine has favoured apple cider vinegar for centuries and many claims are made for its supposed benefits. But what does the science say?
Any number of implicit and explicit deadlines make 2018 look like a more eventful year than most.
Yet again the evidence shows supply is no cure-all for affordable housing. All levels of government in Australia need to concentrate on housing for low-income renters in particular.
Lithium is present naturally in many water systems and was once considered an elixir. It has long been used to treat bipolar disorder, but researchers have also started exploring its role in dementia.
Banyak negara punya kantor anggaran legislatif, terdiri dari ekonom yang memberi masukan pada wakil rakyat mengenai penganggaran. Apa kantor semacam itu diperlukan di Indonesia?
Indonesia needs to follow the example of many other countries and have a legislative budget office. It would consist of economists that advice government on budgets.
The Don Dale royal commission’s capacity to make lasting change lies with the government implementing its recommendations.
The narrative that Australia has “transitioned from the mining boom successfully” seems a lot like wishful thinking.
Cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy and fragile X syndrome are serious diseases, and most couples carrying the genetic mutations for these don’t know it. Should they all be tested?
Not everyone who could vote did vote in the voluntary postal vote on same-sex marriage. So what can we draw from the result if only four out of five eligible Australians took part?
Rembrandt & the Dutch Golden Age, a major new exhibition, is the first of its kind to visit Sydney. The title is something of a misnomer – the centrepiece is a stunning work by Vermeer.
The latest report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia points to shifting global winds on globalisation and free trade. What can Australia do to continue to weather the storm?
So you’re having to room share to live in the city. What if you need more than a place to sleep? Well, now you can rent a living room by the minute. Welcome to the world of distributed living.
Softbank has become one of the biggest global names in tech. The story of its founder and CEO Masayoshi Son offers some prescient insight in how to navigate highly competitive global markets.
The UN report findings show that concerns far outweigh any improvements in Australia’s human rights record.
Faut‑il, à l’instar de l’Australie, inscrire la discipline budgétaire (et la transparence) dans des lois ou des chartes ? Analyse des arguments en faveur de ces démarches et des leurs critiques.
A little-known incident 100 years ago reminds us that Australia at the time was riven by class, religious and political divisions.
Business conditions aren’t translating to confidence, despite growing profits and jobs.
While other countries race into the distance, Australia is still on the starting grid when it comes to electric cars. Why so slow? Because we don’t have a proper recharging network.
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NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health & co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Ann Kayis-Kumar is a Friend of The Conversation.
Founding Director of UNSW Tax and Business Advisory Clinic, UNSW Sydney
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PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor, UNSW Sydney
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Professor of Public Policy and Leadership, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW Sydney
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Nutrition, Dietetics & Food Innovation - School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Exercise Physiology. School of Health Sciences, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor Human Geography, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer of Urban Mobility, Public Safety & Disaster Risk, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design, UNSW Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in International Ethics, UNSW Sydney
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), UNSW Sydney
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PhD Student, Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, UNSW Sydney
