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Bus rapid transit is more than a way to get thousands of people to the game. Used in cities globally as an alternative to light rail, it can be a cost-effective way to transform cities for the better.
The cost of a Tasmanian team joining the AFL can be justified on economic and social grounds.
‘Antarctic cities’ residents care deeply about the continent, with environmental concerns outweighing economic priorities. Asked about its future, they feel a mix of hope, pessimism and sadness.
The rise of global cities, metropolises that dominate their states, is exposing Australia’s lack of metropolitan governments. It’s time to restart the evolution of our states after a century on hold.
Australia’s capital cities have collectively lost 30% of their stored water over the last six years. But this loss is not evenly distributed across the country.
MONA could encourage more low-income visitors by making entry free for all concession card owners.
Managing flood risk is not just ‘good planning’; it requires commitment to resilient cities by land developers, politicians and communities. Effective response means learning from mistakes.
Listeners often describe the music presented at Tasmania’s Mofo festival as ‘weird’. But to do so sells the experience short.
Knowing a city’s professional network ratio helps to understand how connected its inhabitants are to other markets, customers and ideas. All support innovation, adaptation and city growth.
The acclaimed Museum of Old and New Art is located in one of Tasmania’s most disadvantaged municipalities. But new research has found that locals have mixed feelings about the gallery.
There is a history of mistreatment of animals in the name of art. But isn’t it about time artists made their point about human domination without themselves asserting dominance over beasts?
Antarctica hangs in the balance. Five cities have the chance of securing the future of this fragile continent.
Australia and China both have a keen interest in the frozen continent. And while they don’t agree on everything, there is great scope for scientific collaboration.
Charles Darwin visited Australia 180 years ago, and while here, he had a revelation that helped spark his insight into evolution by natural selection.
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Associate Professor of Human Geography, University of Tasmania
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Professor, School of Humanities and Communication Arts & Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Human Geography and Planning, University of Tasmania
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Paul James is a Friend of The Conversation.
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Professor of Antarctic Studies, School of Humanities, University of Tasmania
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Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management, University of Tasmania
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Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
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Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Public Transport, Director Public Transport Research Group, Monash University
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Lecturer in Law, Swinburne University of Technology
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PhD Candidate, Centre for Marine Socioecology, University of Tasmania
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