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An investment in clean indoor air would do more than help us fight COVID – it would help us concentrate, with lasting benefits

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

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Sometimes the best things you can do are invisible.

Such as fighting cholera by ensuring drinking water wasn’t contaminated by sewage, as happened in London in the 1840s.

Or setting up an emissions trading scheme, which drove emissions down, despite former prime minister Tony Abbott attacking it as a “so-called market in...

High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?
An artist's impression of a high-speed train operating between Sydney and Newcastle.High Speed Rail AuthorityThe federal gove…
China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity
Chinese state television rang in the Year of the Horse with humanoid robots doing kung fu, comedy sketches and mass choreogra…
The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answers
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What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?
Vitaly Gariev/UnsplashAfter just three rate cuts in 2025, interest rates have risen again in Australia this year. It’s…
Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less
VCG via Getty ImagesDiversity programs are a favourite target of right-wing populists who claim they represent a radical left…
Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues
US President Donald Trump has announced the United States will increase baseline tariffs on imports from all countries to 15%…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property
In the dynamic world of real estate, commercial properties hold a pivotal position. They represent not only a significant financial asset but also a crucial business investment. When contemplating the…

Most Australian CIO Organisations Are Not Fully Prepared for Next Major Business Disruption
Study provides actionable insights from CIOs on how to accelerate digital business transformation for a post-pandemic world Despite a time of unprecedented investment in digital infrastructure and transformation, more than three-quarters…
7 Tips To Prepare Your Business For A Recession
A recession can affect any business, whether it’s a small or large organisation. But for some small businesses, the risk of a recession becomes a looming reality. Economic prosperity makes…
All You Need to Know About Accounting and Bookkeeping: Fast Facts
In the world of finance and business, two terms that often go hand in hand are ‘accounting’ and ‘bookkeeping.’ While they might sound interchangeable, they really aren’t – in fact…

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Why does building a home still feel like stepping into the unknown? In an industry where costs blow out and decisions come too late, certainty has...

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

The company has also launched its developer API to empower creators and builders to integrate AI into their workflows SYDNEY, Australia – 19 Febr...

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

Psychological injury is now one of the most expensive categories of workers compensation claims in Australia, with Safe Work Australia reporting t...

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Australia’s small businesses are powering ahead with optimism, resilience and discipline, however, mounting pressures on costs, wellbeing and cons...

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

financial accountability to how they run cloud and AI, according to leading Australian systems integrator, Brennan. Based on customer insights...

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

UNSW Launches Global Innovation Foundry to Scale 100 Australian Startups Internationally New initiative provides startups and spinouts with direc...

An investment in clean indoor air would do more than help us fight COVID – it would help us concentrate, with lasting benefits

High-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle is a step closer. But what about Sydney to Melbourne?

China’s dancing robots are a wake-up call for Australia on policy and productivity

The Coalition has proposed vouchers for nannies or child care. It raises more questions than answers

What are your options if you can’t afford to repay your mortgage?

Diversity programs have become a tick-the-box exercise. They need to become more political, not less

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Most Australian CIO Organisations Are Not Fully Prepared for Next Major Business Disruption

7 Tips To Prepare Your Business For A Recession

All You Need to Know About Accounting and Bookkeeping: Fast Facts

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

2025 Thryv Business and Consumer Report - Australian small businesses show grit under pressure

Security by Default: Why 2026 Will Force Organisations to Rethink Cloud and AI

UNSW launches plan to help Aussie startups scale overseas

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers

Navigating the Cosmetic Advertising Crackdown Before September Guidelines Hit

Defining Actionable AI for Australian IT Efficiency and Security