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I lived through Hurricane Katrina and helped design the rebuild – floods will always come, but we can build better to prepare: As the climate changes, floods and extreme rainfall events will become more intense. In many cases, the most disadvantaged people are at highest risk from floods and least able to bounce back when their homes and businesses are inundated. I saw that...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/13789-i-lived-through-hurricane-katrina-and-helped-design-the-rebuild-floods-will-always-come-but-we-can-build-better-to-prepare
what city planners can learn from Hobart's floods: A storm caused flooding in the CBD as it swept through Hobart.Patrick Gee/The Mercury. Used with permission Hobart is a city known for its risk of catastrophic fire, such as the devastating wildfires of 1897-98 and 1967. As the second-driest city in...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/1543-what-city-planners-can-learn-from-hobart-s-floods
heatwaves kill plant pests and save our favourite giant trees: Shutterstock Australia is sweltering through another heatwave, and there will be more in the near future as climate change brings hotter, drier weather. In some parts of Australia, the number of days above 40℃ will double by 2090, and with it the...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/13671-heatwaves-kill-plant-pests-and-save-our-favourite-giant-trees
Facebook's virtual reality push is about data, not gaming: Facebook has announced the latest version of its successful standalone virtual reality (VR) headset, the Oculus Quest 2. The new device packs more computing power and a sharper screen than its predecessor, and is also US$100 cheaper. Facebook’s Oculus...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/11835-facebook-s-virtual-reality-push-is-about-data-not-gaming
Five ways to boost Australian writers’ earnings: Who makes the money in publishing? Nobody. This often repeated dark joke highlights a serious issue. The most recent figures show that Australian authors earn just $12,900 a year from writing work (the median, at $2,800, was even worse). Indeed,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/4446-five-ways-to-boost-australian-writers-earnings
How will they make internet speeds faster? And will the regions miss out?: The federal government has announced a A$3.5 billion upgrade to the National Broadband Network (NBN) that will grant two million households on-demand access to faster fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) internet by 2023. Reports from the ABC suggest the plan...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/11908-how-will-they-make-internet-speeds-faster-and-will-the-regions-miss-out
Is it a surprise women aren't keen on investing when the stock market language is so male oriented?: The language used to describe investing in the stock market is skewed towards masculinity. It is full of metaphors that come from domains traditionally associated with, occupied by, or deemed appropriate for men. Examples are “beating” the market (war,...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/896-is-it-a-surprise-women-aren-t-keen-on-investing-when-the-stock-market-language-is-so-male-oriented
11 billion pieces of plastic bring disease threat to coral reefs: A plastic bottle trapped on a coral reef.Tane Sinclair-Taylor, Author provided There are more than 11 billion pieces of plastic debris on coral reefs across the Asia-Pacific, according to our new research, which also found that contact with plastic can...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/184-11-billion-pieces-of-plastic-bring-disease-threat-to-coral-reefs
Guilty about that afternoon nap? Don't be. It's good for you.: Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood Sal/Flickr, CC BY You may be familiar with that feeling of overwhelming sleepiness during the mid-afternoon. It’s common, occurs whether you’ve eaten lunch or not, and is...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/182-guilty-about-that-afternoon-nap-don-t-be-it-s-good-for-you
Scrapping pre-approval of medicine ads will put consumers at risk: vitamins A government bill, currently before a Senate inquiry, aims to simplify the process for advertising medicines. These include over-the-counter products such as Nurofen, and complementary medicines such as vitamins, herbals and homeopathic...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/180-scrapping-pre-approval-of-medicine-ads-will-put-consumers-at-risk
Mofo at MONA: operatic bodies, experimental encounters and expanded horizons: Mezzo soprano Eve Klein performed two compositions while a medical laryngoscope, inserted into her throat, revealed the movement of her vocal chords.Jesse Hunniford Summer signals the start of festival season in Hobart including MONA FOMA – or Mofo for...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/177-mofo-at-mona-operatic-bodies-experimental-encounters-and-expanded-horizons
A model for an Australian republic that can unite republicans and win a referendum: A proposed model for an Australian republic encourages active citizenship while preserving the non-partisan, ceremonial role of the head of state.AAP/Lukas Coch As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/176-a-model-for-an-australian-republic-that-can-unite-republicans-and-win-a-referendum
Get yer hand off it, mate, Australian slang is not dying: Aussie slang such as 'budgie', 'greenie', 'pollie', 'surfie', and even 'mozzie' are now also making appearances in global English.shutterstock As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/175-get-yer-hand-off-it-mate-australian-slang-is-not-dying
What makes a classic song? The economics of the Hottest 100: Gotye's Somebody That I Used to Know was voted ninth in the Hottest 100 of the Past 20 Years poll. What makes some songs endure as a classic and others fade away? This year’s Triple J Hottest 100 promises to be a memorable one, and not just because of...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/173-what-makes-a-classic-song-the-economics-of-the-hottest-100
Don't worry, the chance of dying from potting mix is very slim: Potting mix is known to carry harmful bacteria and fungi.Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Gardening is generally a healthy and pleasurable hobby or occupation. However, any activity carries some risk – and gardening is no exception. Potting mix is...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/172-don-t-worry-the-chance-of-dying-from-potting-mix-is-very-slim
Three reasons why share-bikes don’t fit Australian culture: Share-bikes can litter our cities and be found in rivers, up trees, in gutters, and strewn around public places.Obikes in unusual places/Facebook Many cities are keen on dockless share-bike schemes such as oBikes or Reddy Go, and for good reason. They...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/171-three-reasons-why-share-bikes-don’t-fit-australian-culture
Why we should put yoga in the Australian school curriculum: Given the evidence base, offering mindfulness based yoga programs in schools may help young people learn to manage stress.Shutterstock This series draws on the latest research on back to school transitions. In it, the experts explain how best to...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/170-why-we-should-put-yoga-in-the-australian-school-curriculum
Sustainable shopping: how to stay green when buying white goods: It pays to think very carefully about your new fridge.DedMityay/Shutterstock.com Shopping can be confusing at the best of times, and trying to find environmentally friendly options makes it even more difficult. Welcome to our Sustainable Shopping...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/185-sustainable-shopping-how-to-stay-green-when-buying-white-goods
How to have a better conversation about Australia Day: I’m going to hazard a guess that you’ve found the conversation around changing the date of Australia Day a tad frustrating. There are plenty of loud voices offering different views, but it doesn’t seem like there’s much genuine engagement between the...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/186-how-to-have-a-better-conversation-about-australia-day
Why queues for women's toilets are longer than men's: If you’re a woman, then you’ve definitely experienced the frustration of standing in a long, slow-moving queue for the toilets while watching men quickly go in and out of theirs. And you’ve likely had the same conversation with others in that queue -...; https://modernaustralian.com/news/2711-why-queues-for-women-s-toilets-are-longer-than-men-s

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