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Building the Ventilation Revolution would clear indoor air, helping our kids and older Australians breathe easier

Written by Geoff Hanmer, Adjunct professor at the University of Adelaide, University of Technology Sydney

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Thirteen years ago, during the global financial crisis, Australia announced what became a A$16 billion program called Building the Education Revolution.

Designed to provide building work in almost every suburb and town in Australia, it funded projects in more than 8,000 primary schools, most of them school halls.

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What To Expect At Retail Fest Australia 2024
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Turn your Property into a Smart Home with These Tips
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‘Eye watering’ spending, growing debt make up surprisingly generous Victorian state budget
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If the RBA’s right, interest rates may not fall for another year. Here’s why – and what it means for next week’s budget
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QANTAS has finally settled its ‘ghost flights’ lawsuit for $120 million. What’s next?
Last August, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched legal proceedings against Qantas. The consume…

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…

Perth Shines Brightly as Property Hotspot Amid Western Australia's Economic Boom
Perth's property market is riding an unprecedented wave, fueled by robust economic growth, surging population numbers, and an exceptionally tight rental market across Western Australia. As industry experts and market…

This budget will only work if business and consumers play ball
This is an extraordinary giveaway budget, driven by desperate circumstances that would have been inconceivable less than a year ago. The debt and deficit numbers are predictably eye-watering - but the…
the revival of strikes in New Zealand
In July 2018, public servants went on strike to demand fair wages.from www.shutterstock.com, CC BY-SAStrikes were supposedly something of the alleged “bad old days” of the 1970s. But during the…
Cheaper gas and electricity prices are within Australia's grasp – here's what to do
ShutterstockVirtually every country in the world is facing a crisis in energy costs, yet while other countries can’t do much about it, Australia can.Australia could get its east coast gas…

A change for the better: Seven tips for transforming your finance function successfully

If automation is on the agenda for 2024, it pays to do it right. Is overhauling the way your finance and accounting (F&A) department operates a key project for your organisation in the new year? If you answered in the a...

New program reduces the likelihood of long-term unemployment after injury or illness

The risk of unemployment for people with injuries following a workplace accident or permanent disability (acquired or from birth) increases exponentially. Research shows that more than 70 days off work increases permanent work...

A feedback culture is key to melting the ‘Iceberg of Ignorance’

In the late 1980s an idea began to gain traction in boardrooms around the world. The idea is straightforward, there is a disconnect between what the employee see and hear and what gets back to executives. Developed by Sidney Y...

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