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How the internet is reshaping World Heritage

Many more people experience World Heritage sites like the Sydney Opera House in digital form than physically visit them. Author provided Most people’s experience of...

For Australians to have the choice of growing old at home, here is what needs to change

When an ageing person is forced to move out of their family home, that can trigger a host of problems that policy...

A modern and united Australia must shift its national day from January 26

We must change the date of Australia Day again again if we want to achieve a national day that unifies all Australians. Increased momentum...

How to have a better conversation about Australia Day

Conversations about Australia Day feel so polarised. David Moir/AAP I’m going to hazard a guess that you’ve found the conversation around changing the date of Australia...

Ruminations from My Verandah #48: Am I a Baby Boomer or an Oldie Boomer

OK, I'm a Baby Boomer by birth, but am I any longer by age? Hi, I’m Rob Greaves. This is the forty-eighth posting in this...

#MeTourism: the hidden costs of selfie tourism

Selfie tourism is changing the experience of traveling for many people – and not necessarily in a positive way. Technology has changed the...

Supersized cities: residents band together to push back against speculative development pressures

Thousands of co-housing projects in cities around the world have shown how people can get together to create diverse homes that suit...

Christmas 2017 – The Message is simple . . .

Christmas 2017 will mean many things to many people. Not everyone in Australia will celebrate Christmas as a religious observation. It may be because it...

Young people want walkable neighbourhoods, but safety is a worry

It’s important to young Australians to be able to walk and feel safe while doing so. Victoria Walks ©, Author provided (No reuse) We all...

Thinking of taking up WeChat? Here’s what you need to know

Australia was one of the first offshore markets targeted by WeChat Pay. WeChat is the most popular social media app in China. Since 2011, it...

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