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Editor's note
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Access to fast, reliable internet is increasingly vital. Yet early analysis of the National Broadband Network’s rollout suggests Australia may struggle to overcome its “digital divide”. Areas of socio-economic disadvantage overlap with regions typically receiving NBN infrastructure of poorer quality, according to new research.
And in the latest instalment of our Business Briefing podcast, we explore the economics of cricket – from the current player pay stand-off, to the trade-offs players make on the pitch. It’s all about risk and reward says Steven Stern – the man responsible for the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
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The NBN’s multi-technology mix seems unlikely to deliver the same internet quality to everyone.
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Ashley Schram, Australian National University; Fran Baum, Flinders University; Matt Fisher, Flinders University; Patrick Harris, University of Sydney; Sharon Friel, Australian National University; Toby Freeman, Flinders University
The National Broadband Network was meant to provide greater equity of digital access. So far, it's not looking good.
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Science + Technology
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Anjali Jaiprakash, Queensland University of Technology; Jonathan Roberts, Queensland University of Technology; Ross Crawford, Queensland University of Technology
Surgeons say minor unintentional damage can happen during surgery, and much of that goes unreported. They say they would be prepared to use robotic tools if they could be shown to help.
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Business + Economy
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Jenni Henderson, The Conversation; Josh Nicholas, The Conversation
Rather than just admiring a good hit or delivery, there’s another way to analyse what’s happening on a cricket pitch. Cricket players are actually business people, in the sense that they’re weighing up…
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Katina Sawyer, Villanova University; Christian Thoroughgood, Villanova University
Ethical scandals at Uber and Fox have focused attention on the leaders of the organizations, but the problems of a toxic culture often embed deep within an organization.
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Andrew Linden, RMIT University
The ASX code was written by, and for, corporate insiders. The council that regulates it is not monitored by a government body, and its members are not elected.
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Cities
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Susan Thompson, UNSW; Gregory Paine, UNSW
New research shows many good intentions for creating urban environments that promote good health were not carried through. The solutions start with engaging more closely with residents themselves.
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Arts + Culture
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Trevor Jones, Griffith University
Musical theatre nominees at the 2017 Helpmann Awards are dominated by overseas productions. Our own productions need way more support to compete on the world stage.
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Health + Medicine
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Andrew Brown, UNSW
Some people on very low-carb diets say they feel euphoric, have clear minds and lose their appetite. Here's why.
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William Isdale, University of Melbourne
William Isdale speaks with the University of Melbourne's Professor Peter Doherty about infectious disease pandemics.
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Politics + Society
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Elise Holland, University of Melbourne; Michelle Stratemeyer, University of Melbourne
New research shows young women experience street harassment about once every two days.
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Andrew Dodd, Swinburne University of Technology
A government fund to support quality journalism – while remaining strictly independent – could help produce stories in the public interest.
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Terry Goldsworthy
When it comes to homicide rates, the outlook for Australia is positive with continued reduction in the homicide rate. However, challenges remain.
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Environment + Energy
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Ronelle Welton, University of Melbourne; Peter Hobbins, University of Sydney
For over a century Australia’s venomous snakes have been counted amongst the world’s deadliest, yet human fatalities remain strikingly rare. How did our snakes develop such a fearsome reputation?
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Bjorn Sturmberg, Macquarie University
Apartment-dwellers risk being left behind in the rooftop solar boom. But some projects are showing how apartments can join the transition to a distributed renewable energy future.
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Featured jobs
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University of Melbourne — Parkville, Victoria
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RMIT University — Bundoora, Victoria
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Deakin University — Melbourne, Victoria
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Griffith University — Nathan, Queensland
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Featured events
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15 Broadway, Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales, 2007, Australia — University of Technology Sydney
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35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia — University of Western Australia
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Prince Alfred College, 23 Dequetteville Terrace, Kent Town, South Australia, 5067, Australia — University of Adelaide
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Sydney Law School, University of Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia — University of Sydney
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