Markets
Australia has banned 3 ‘forever chemicals’ – Europe wants to ban all 14,000
Last month, Australia’s ban on the import, use and manufacture of three types of “forever chemical” came into effect. This...
Articles by The Conversation
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How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries
As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia,...
Markets
Women’s periods cost the economy billions every year
While period pain and heavy menstrual bleeding are common, they’re often dealt with privately. Yet they take a profound toll...
Tech
Why NVIDIA is now allowed to send its second-best AI chips to China
At the end of a year that has seen the US and China locked in a bitter trade war in...
Politics
Winners and losers in the Federal government’s new AI strategy
In a bid to attract international investors to our economy, the Albanese government has released a new AI strategy. Who...
Politics
In their own words: what the kids think of the Government’s upcoming social media ban
From next Wednesday, thousands of young Australians under 16 will lose access to their accounts across ten social media platforms,...
Markets
How to prepare your kids and teens for the upcoming social media ban
Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, X, Reddit and YouTube will all be off limits for children and teens soon. Here are...
Politics
Is the UK headed for a new Prime Minister?
These are troubled times for British Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer. In July 2024, Starmer’s government swept to power on...
Markets
Insurers have detailed data on your home’s flood risk, but why don’t you?
In Australia data on how your home might be at risk from floods isn't readily available to all households. But...
Markets
Bad coverage in the bush is threatening public safety
Lots of work has has been done in recent years to improve connectivity across Australia. But now a lack of...