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Yes or no: the ins and outs of brand activism

After the Voice referendum, Amanda Spry asks: should businesses consult shareholders before taking a stand on social issues?

AI is now accessible to everyone: Three things parents should teach their kids

With open conversations and some oversight, the possibilities of children greatly benefiting from AI technology are endless, argue Kathy Mills and Christian Moro.

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Thinking small can have big climate impact

The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting the demand for oil far more than electric cars, according to Muhammad Rizwan Azhar and Waqas Uzair.

The problem with plastics is global

We need a global treaty to solve plastic pollution – acid rain and ozone depletion show us why, argues Deborah Lau.

We’re in a new COVID wave. What can we expect this time?

The rate of COVID infection has climbed in recent weeks, with SA seeing an increase to 2,493 new cases last week. Experts weigh in on what it means.

Boos and jeers: the terrible optics of the Qantas AGM

The fury on show at the Qantas annual general meeting couldn’t have come at a worse time for the airline, writes Justin Wastnage.

Open plan offices and irritating colleagues send stress levels soaring

Stress levels in Australian workplaces among the highest as we battle constant interruptions and try to tolerate irritating coworkers, says Libby Sander.

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The Conversation Tuesday, October 17
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The Israel-Hamas war: No matter who loses, Iran wins

The Conversation Tuesday, October 10
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The world is watching... or maybe not

The Conversation Thursday, October 05
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This desk is mine! How noisy offices can make us more territorial

The Conversation Monday, September 18
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'Bullshit jobs': How red tape strangles staff motivation

The Conversation Monday, September 11
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How do the voice referendum ‘yes’ and ‘no’ cases stack up?

The Conversation Tuesday, September 05

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Flying under the radar: Australia’s silent and growing competition crisis

The Conversation Wednesday, August 30
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Champagne is deeply French – but the English invented the bubbles

The Conversation Thursday, August 24
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Aged care economy to balloon in an Australia of 40 million

The Conversation Wednesday, August 23
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Rent caps could make the housing crisis worse

The Conversation Wednesday, August 16