#travel statistics australian travel

[bodymodificationnation]

It’s so funny to me when Americans say they wouldn’t go to Australia because it’s too dangerous as we have snakes and spiders.

You had 604 mass shootings last year. Killing 754 people and injuring 2,443.

We only have 2 snake fatalities a year and no one has died from a spider bite since 1979.

[tanadrin]

There is an obvious objection to evolutionary models which assume that our strongest social ties are based on close biological kinship: many humans just don’t like their families very much. And this appears to be just as true of present- day hunter-gatherers as anybody else. Many seem to find the prospect of living their entire lives surrounded by close relatives so unpleasant that they will travel very long distances just to get away from them. New work on the demography of modern hunter-gatherers — drawing statistical comparisons from a global sample of cases, ranging from the Hadza in Tanzania to the Australian Martu? — shows that residential groups turn out not to be made up of biological kin at all; and the burgeoning field of human genomics is beginning to suggest a similar picture for ancient hunter-gatherers as well, all the way back to the Pleistocene. While modern Martu, for instance, might speak of themselves as if they were all descended from some common totemic ancestor, it turns out that primary biological kin actually make up less than 10 per cent of the total membership of any given residential group. Most participants are drawn from a much wider pool who do not share close genetic relationships, whose origins are scattered over very large territories, and who may not even have grown up speaking the same languages. Anyone recognized to be Martu is a potential member of any Martu band, and the same turns out to be true of the Hadza, BaYaka, !Kung San, and so on. The truly adventurous, meanwhile, can often contrive to abandon their own larger group entirely. This is all the more surprising in places like Australia, where there tend to be very elaborate kinship systems in which almost all social arrangements are ostensibly organized around genealogical descent from totemic ancestors. It would seem, then, that kinship in such cases is really a kind of metaphor for social attachments, in much the same way we’d say ‘all men are brothers’ when trying to express internationalism (even if we can’t stand our actual brother and haven’t spoken to him for years). What’s more, the shared metaphor often extended over very long distances, as we’ve seen with the way that Turtle or Bear clans once existed across North America, or moiety systems across Australia. This made it a relatively simple matter for anyone disenchanted with their immediate biological kin to travel very long distances and still find a welcome.

love the idea that humans avoiding their annoying family by moving hundreds of miles away is part of our ancient evolutionary inheritance

[weakherodiaries]

Wishful Thinking: Weak Hero Characters Edition (My Imagination of Their Careers)

Edited for typo (Nobel)

I hope that Sieun (Gray) and Baekjin (Donald) will be the future mathematicians of Korea, solve new math problems and publish them academically. Maybe they will get a joint Nobel prize one day...and I hope Sieun will still ride a motorcycle!

I hope that Teo (Teddy) will run an animal shelter or pet shop. Not sure but maybe if he studies hard enough he could be a vet! Aja aja, Teo!!

I hope that Juntae (Eugene) will work in an NGO and help solve local social infrastructure problems. Maybe if he studies hard enough he could get a degree in engineering.

I hope that Juyang (Rowan) will use his Australian and Eunjang experiences to run a successful Youtube channel and become a great influencer.

I hope that Humin (Ben) will maybe try for the U-21 soccer team, and if that's too late for him I hope he could do whatever he's happy about (maybe open a popular pizza shop?). Or maybe he could join Juyang's channel.

I hope that Gayool (Gerard) will try singing again professionally, whether as a solo artist or in a band. And that he will be happy about it.

I hope that Hyuntak (Gogo) will try for a career in boxing. I hope he'll never, ever give up on his dreams.

I hope that Pilyoung (Philip) will become a successful businessman, but an ethical one. He's rather good as a political lobbyist too.

Whatever it is that Seongje (Wolf) wants to do I hope it's not criminal. I hope he has a hobby that he could expand into a business.

I hope that Hwangmo will find his own independent way and not just follow Seongje around anymore. I hope he'll stay friends with Jeongyeon (Jack) and Naksung. He's rather good in making friends...another person with a prospect as a lobbyist!

I hope that Hakho (Jake) will be a professional manga critic or maybe cosplayer. And occasionally play basketball or soccer with his friends and maybe Jihoon (Jimmy).

I hope that Jihoon will try to draw again and not afraid to show it to people. Maybe sketch more. Go and take a drawing course, dude. Manhwa artist as a career might be just for you...ehehe.

I hope that Sehan (Forrest) and Seungjin (Myles) will do something else other than gangster stuff.

On that note, I hope that Gongsam (Grape) can eat as many grapes as he wants. Maybe try making grape juice and sell them, or maybe a winery? Hmm.

I hope that Hyukjin (Dean) can eat as many bread as he wants and maybe try a career in modelling. His looks and drip are too good to waste. Or a gamer hehe.

I hope that Taegi (Timothy) will try a career in game development or business analyst. Gotta make use of that statistical analysis skill.

I hope that Seokhyeon (Kingsley) will find whatever he wants to do other than running the Union behind the scenes. I suspect that he might be interested in politics.

I hope that Hyoman (Colton) will find his strengths other than fighting. And this time with a better approach to life and friendships.

I hope that Seongjin will watch Gayool performing on stage again as a fan. And that he will enjoy Gayool's new music as much as he enjoyed his old one.

I hope that Dongha and Seongmok will find a great way to stay friends without hurting each other or other people. Maybe Dongha should model for a shampoo.

I hope that Jeongyeon (Kang) will be able to go to karaoke with Jihoon again, but this time with other people who also love singing! Maybe Gayool, Naksung, Seongjin, people who used to be his enemies. And I hope he will find something peaceful to do ( traveling?).

[seoconsultantaustraliaa]

85% of Australian e-commerce content found to be plagiarised

Optidan Published a Report Recently

OptiDan, an Australia-based specialist in AI-driven SEO strategies & Solutions, has recently published a report offering fresh insights into the Australian e-commerce sector. It reveals a striking statistic about content across more than 780 online retailers: 85% of it is plagiarised. This raises severe questions about authenticity and quality in the e-commerce world, with possibly grave implications for both consumers and retailers.

 Coming from the founders of OptiDan, this report illuminates an issue that has largely fallen under the radar: content duplication. The report indicates that suppliers often supply identical product descriptions to several retailers, resulting in a sea of online stores harbouring the same content. This lack of uniqueness unfortunately leads to many sites being pushed down in search engine rankings, due to algorithms detecting the duplication. This results in retailers having to spend more on visibility through paid advertising to compensate.

Key Findings in Analysis

Key findings from OptiDan's research include a worrying lack of originality, with 86% of product pages not even meeting basic word count standards. Moreover, even among those that do feature sufficient word counts, Plagiarism is distressingly widespread. Notably, OptiDan's study presented clear evidence of the detrimental impacts of poor product content on consumer trust and return rates.

 Founder and former retailer JP Tucker notes, "Online retailers anticipate high product ranking by Google and expect sales without investing in necessary, quality content — an essential for both criteria." Research from 2016 by Shotfarm corroborates these findings, suggesting that 40% of customers return online purchases due to poor product content.

 Tucker's industry report reveals that Google usually accepts up to 10% of plagiarism to allow for the use of common terms. Nonetheless, OptiDan's study discovered that over 85% of audited product pages were above this limit. Further, over half of the product pages evidenced plagiarism levels of over 75%.

 "Whilst I knew the problem was there, the high levels produced in the Industry report surprised me," said Tucker, expressing the depth of the issue. He's also noted the manufactured absence of the product title in the product description, a crucial aspect of SEO, in 85% of their audited pages. "Just because it reads well, doesn't mean it indexes well."

 OptiDan has committed itself to transforming content performance for the online retail sector, aiming to make each brand's content work for them, instead of against them. Tucker guarantees the effectiveness of OptiDan's revolutionary approach: "We specialise in transforming E-commerce SEO content within the first month, paving the way for ongoing optimisation and reindexing performance."

 OptiDan has even put a money-back guarantee on its Full Content Optimisation Service for Shopify & Shopify Plus partners. This offer is expected to extend to non-Shopify customers soon. For now, all retailers can utilise a free website audit of their content through OptiDan.

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[delvedinto]

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(  maia mitchell,  cisfemale,  she  /  her  )  —  🎬  just  announced,  FLORENCE  DUCATTI  is  casted  as  CAROLINE FORBES  in  upcoming  THE VAMPIRE DIARIES  reboot.  the  twenty  eight  year  old  is  trending  as  people  are  debating  if  the  middle  finger  as  a  automatic  answer  ,  dior  shades  hiding  sour - some  glares  ,  rubbing  sea  salt  into  deep  wounds  ,  a  closet  packed  with  monsters  from  hellish  nightmares  ,  yelling  at  the  top  of  her  lungs  in  italian  at  the  smallest  of  inconveniences  that  they  are  known  for  is  enough  to  make  them  as  good  as  original.  a  quick  google  search  shows  that  their  fans  call  them  diligent,  but  internet  trolls  think  they’re  more  bloodless  i  guess  their  newest  interview  for  variety  where  they  talk  about  her  newest  addition  to  her  vinyl  collection  will  let  people  to  know  them  better. 

triggers: mental health specifically ptsd and psychosis , stabbing , murder , psychological and physical abuse.

STATISTICS.

full   name  :   florence  ducatti  ,  gwyn  isaac. nickname(s)  :   flossie  ,  flo. gender   /   pronouns  :   cisfemale  /  she  &  her. birthday  &.  age  :   august  18th  ‘97,  26. hometown  :   lismore ,  australia. current location : soho , new york city. accent : mild australian. languages : italian ( native ) , english ( fluent ). sexual   orientation  :   bisexual. romantic   orientation  :   biromantic. relationship status : recently single , heart broken. religion : athetist. occupation  :   former prima  ballerina  ,  singer  /  songwriter & actress. voice claim : renee rapp. character inspo : isabel ' belly ' conklin ( the summer i turned pretty ) , belle fox ( the artful dodger ) , callie adams foster ( good trouble ) , harper mclean ( heartbreak high ) , veronica lodge ( riverdale ) , quinn fabray ( glee ) , cassie salazar ( purple hearts ).

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE.

face   claim  :   maia mitchell. height  :   5′5″   /   1.68  m .eye   color  :   brown. hair   color  :   dark  brunette. piercings:  ear lobes ( both ), seconds ( both ), thirds ( both ),  conch ( left ), daith ( right ), forward helix ( right ), industrial ( left ), tragus ( right ).  left nipple.  belly button. tattoos:  eight , see pinterest board. signature scent : bitter peach , tom ford.

HEALTH.

mental disorders : anxiety , insomnia secondary to night terrors. learning disabilities : severe dyslexia. physical disorders : a torn ligament in right wrist , type one diabetes. allergies : penicillin , peanuts. sleeping habits : night owl , insomniac , consistent night terrors since the age of sixteen. addictions : disposable vapes , nicotine. drug use : weed , has used ketamine previously. alcohol use : occasional.

FAMILY.

father  :  rowland isaac (  55,  deceased  ). mother  :   grace  isaac  nee  ducatti.   (  51  ).

florence  ,  known  strictly  to  family  only  as  gwyn  ,  was  born  and  raised  in  australia  by  her  parents  ;  grace  and  rowland  isaac.  rowland  served  as  lead  for  education  ,  whereby  he  was  the  rank  of  a  warrant  officer  ,   of  the  australian  air  force.  one  of  his  first  deployments  at  the  age  of  twenty  led  him  to  sicily  ,  italy  ,  where  he  soon  met  and  fell  in  love  with  grace  ducatti.  at  the  time  ,  grace  was  a  law  student  and  planned  to  become  a  criminal  defence  lawyer  for  high  prolific  cases.  their  romance  was  fast  -  progressing  ,  an  engagement  with  a  year  and  plans  for  a  family  came  soon  after.  

with  rowland’s  return  to  his  home  base  ,  grace  didn’t  follow  straight  away.  maybe  that  should’ve  been  his  first  red  flag  ,  but  instead  she  chose  to  go  travelling  with  some  university  friends.  it  was  there  ,  she  met  another  man  and  fell  into  another  whirlwind  romance  without  informing  her  fiancée.  reuniting  with  rowland  was  electrifying  ,  a  night  spent  under  the  stars  and  an  announcement  she’d  been  hiding  to  tell  him  in  person.  she’d  fallen  pregnant  with  their  first  child  ,  a  boy  ,  or  that’s  what  she  told  him.  failing  to  mention  it  wasn’t  his  child  ,  leading  him  into  a  false  sense  of  commitment.  

as  rowland  was  none  the  wiser  to  grace’s  heated  rendezvous abroad  ,  he  raised  dylan  as  any  loving  father  did.  he  was  taken  under  his  wing  from  the  moment  he  could  walk  ,  or  that  was  the  story  repeated  year  or  year.  cut  to  nine  years  later  ,  grace  and  rowland  were  separated  again  when  her  work  took  her  across  country  and  left  him  home  alone  to  battle  the  reality  of  being  a  war  hero  and  first  -  time  father.  memories  of  war  began  to  dismantle  rowland’s  interior  ,  first  it  was  the  flash  backs  that  paralysed  him  in  his  sleep  then  it  had  audio  follow  its’  pursuit. 

trying  to  navigate  a  stable  home  became  difficult  ,  hard  to  hide  the  aspects  of  a  deteriorating  mental  health  in  view  of  a  young  child  who  didn’t  understand  at  first.  rowland  decided  to  leave  the  air  force  before  grace  returned  ,  discovering  him  more  feeble  than  previous.  he  was  a  man  who  didn’t  believe  in  therapy  ,  would  sit  through  the  memories  of  a  bloodbath  that  plagued  his  mind.  grace  ,  on  the  other  hand  ,  didn’t  pay  a  single  thought  to  him  or  their  family  while  away  ,  entangling  herself  in  another  man’s  sheets  once  again.  

nine  months  on  ,  she’d  convinced  rowland  he  was  going  to  be  a  dad  again.  being  a  father  was  his  greatest  love  but  the  man  knew  it  was  the  wrong  time  to  raise  another  ,  he  tried  to  discuss  other  options  for  their  unborn  child  but  grace  was  adamant  she  was  having  their  second  child  ,  a  girl  to  complete  their  quad.  violent  arguments  grew  between  them  ,  grace  always  having  the  upper  hand  by  any  means  necessary  ;  whether  that  was  blackmail  or  an  attempt  to  guilt  trip  him.  

with  another  set  of  little  feet  running  around  their  home  ,  florence’s  father’s  mental  health  took  another  plummet.  episodes  of  disorientation  and  agitation  happened  more  frequently  ,  his  anger  spiking  at  a  single  squeak  that  escaped  his  daughter’s  mouth.  he  knew  he  was  a  hazard  in  the  home  but  still  refused  to  seek  medical  help  ,  grace  simply  dismissing  his  behaviour  and  labelling  him  as  a  neglectful  father  instead.  neighbours  raised  concerns  for  the  young  child  ,  often  overbearing  the  heated  discussions  shouted  through  thin  walls  ,  every  word  enough  to  make  a  small  girl  cry.  

his  squash  of  memory  happened  more  frequently  ,  not  remembering  where  he  was  or  who  was  there.  believing  him  to  still  be  in  an  active  war  zone  ,  a  weapon  carried  at  his  side  every  minute  from  the  moment  his  son  left  for  university.  florence  ,  an  upcoming  ballerina  ,  still  in  junior  school  but  a  top  performing  in  fine  arts  and  struggling  with  literature  ;  specifically  reading.  

words  melting  together  like  alphabet  soup  ,  spelling  so  atrocious  that  a  child  her  inferior  age  could  correct  her.  italian  was  her  first  language  ,  one  she  didn’t  struggle  as  much  with  but  still  noticeable  errors  occurred  ,  english  on  the  other  hand  was  another  story.  undergoing  examinations  and  assessments  led  to  a  diagnosis  of  dyslexia  but  with  a  father  so  unwell  and  a  mother  who’s  barely  home  ,  she  was  a  lost  cause  until  approaching  her  best  friend’s  father  ,  begging  for  some  sort  of  guidance  to  help  navigate  her  school  work.  she  couldn’t  continue  to  fail  ,  with  the  help  of  his  oldest  ,  acer  ,  she  started  to  improve  enough  to  get  the  minimum  she  needed  to  pass.  

her  sixteenth  birthday  came  quick  amidst  the  decline  her  father  faced  ,  it  was  now  advised  she  shouldn’t  be  left  home  alone  with  him  but  grace  found  that  hard  to  believe  ,  he  wouldn’t  hurt  his  only  daughter.  that  day  proved  grace  wrong.  

it  started  as  any  ordinary  day  ,  school  drop  off  and  eight  hours  locked  in  academia  before  florence  returned  home.  she’d  gone  straight  to  her  room  ,  rowland  taking  his  usual  afternoon  nap  to  calm  the  terrors  in  his  mind  but  instead  ,  they  became  a  reality  &  their  home  was  a  new  territory  to  defend  from  the  enemy.  believing  his  daughter  to  be  an  opponent  ,  he  charged  through  the  home  with  a  hammer  secured  tight  in  a  fist  and  all  florence  had  was  a  dirty  butter  knife  to  her  defence.  she’d  manage  to  throw  it  to  cause  a  distraction  ,  allowing  her  seconds  to  escape  from  a  corner  where  he’d  trapped  her  and  she  landed  in  the  kitchen.  not  her  greatest  idea  with  all  the  possible  fatal  objects  but  there  was  nowhere  else  to  hide.  

the  island  in  the  middle  was  her  greatest  tactic  ,  able  to  shift  the  opposite  way  to  a  swinging  hammer  determined  to  meet  her  head.  she  cried  ,  begged  for  him  to  awake  from  his  nightmare  ,  but  no  amount  of  pleading  did  her  justice.  another  corner  and  she’s  trapped  ,  her  only  option  was  to  fight  back  and  that’s  when  she  reached  for  a  sharpened  knife  ,  plowing  the  blade  deep  into  his  chest.  she  tried  to  stop  the  bleeding  ,  to  call  an  ambulance  who  responded  as  a  category  one  emergency  but  there  was  no  saving  him  ,  he  died  in  her  arms  and  covered  linen  white  trousers  in  a  bloodbath  ,  a  puddle  seeping  underneath  her  that  greeted  her  brother  on  his  return  home  from  the  semester.  

to  this  day  ,  florence  has  never  forgiven  herself  or  forgotten  that  night.  often  woken  by  night  terrors  of  her  own  in  fear  the  event’s  repeated.  the  case  was  dropped  &  she  was  encouraged  to  change  her  name  when  settled  away.  no  one  would  know  the  story  of  what  happened  ,  gwyn  isaac  never  existed.  very  few  people  know  the  truth  ,  but  even  then  she’d  never  told  the  whole  story.  

resentment  grew  inside  grace  towards  florence  for  what  she  did  ,  accusing  her  of  ruining  their  family  and  bringing  nothing  but  horror  to  their  name.  to  this  day  ,  grace  never  told  anyone  that  florence  was  never  rowland’s  daughter.  she  was  a  second  product  of  an  affair.  instead  ,  florence  has  only  recently  discovered  this  herself  after  agreeing  to  do  a  dna  test  for  ‘  shits  and  giggles  ‘. 

she  became  a  principal  ballerina  after  her  studies  ,  flying  back  to  italy  to  attend  its’ dance  program  and  achieving  many  accolades.  she’s  danced  at  the  royal  albert  hall  in  london  ,  plus  the  infamous  sydney  opera  house.  however  ,  bad  luck  struck  again  for  her.  

when  she  turned  twenty  five  ,  she  started  having  her  own  ‘  funny  ‘  episodes.  nothing  like  rowland’s  ,  it  was  more  her  physical  health  that  took  a  decline.  passing  out  ,  unable  to  rouse  ,  eyes  rolling  to  the  back  of  her  head  were  all  serious  concerns  and  she  was  found  unconscious  one  night  in  her  own  home.  rushed  to  hospital  ,  it  was  there  she  got  diagnosed  with  type  one  diabetes.  

she  struggled  for  months  to  come  to  terms  with  it  ,  not  understanding  or  processing  how  it  took  so  long  to  become  known.  there  was  no  family  history  ,  no  previous  signs  that  indicated  to  such  a  life  -  limiting  condition.  self  -  injecting  became  her  next  fear  ,  afraid  audience  members  would  be  able  to  see  through  her  leotard  where  her  monitor  hid  was  enough  to  consider  an  early  retirement.  

after  seven  years  dedicating  her  life  to  ballet  ,  she  hung  up  her  slippers.  for  months  ,  she’d  spiralled  about  what  to  do  next.  she’d  built  a  name  for  herself  in  the  world  of  dance  ,  gathered  attention  on  social  media  for  her  performances  for  that  to  all  suddenly  end  in  the  trash.  to  top  it  off  ,  her  brother  was  taken  prisoner  of  war  and  entire  support  system  was  slashed  after  yet  another  argument  with  her  mom.  

a  love  for  music  genres  bounced  her  into  some  luck  ,  she  dipped  her  toes  into  creating.  landing  herself  two  huge  gigs  in  broadway  ,  then  signed  onto  a  contract  to  make  her  own  music  after  a  video  of  an  original  song  of  hers  ,  ‘  too  well  ‘  went  viral  on  social  media.  

but  bad  luck  was  never  too  far  away  and  caught  up  with  her  in  the  last  month  ,  falling  into  a  private  relationship  over  a  year  ago  was  fun  and  games  until  it  was  revealed  he  was  sleeping  with  one  of  her  closest  friends ( wanted connections ). to distract her , she's found a new love of acting and is continuing to audition while creating music. she's finally landed her first breakout role in tv which happens to be the role of caroline forbes in the vampire diaries reboot.

[likesrandomstuff]

On Saturday afternoon I went on an adventure. I created this mini travel blog to report it for @heywhereisperry cause the Brazilian election is on and I feel you might want a distraction.

This is my sole “road” trip to an AFLW game this year, which I did not travel by road at all. Walking and public transport for the win!

Firstly the opposition team posted this during the week, which was quite cringe and not helpful for directions. Background: my team is sponsored by KFC, while St Kilda (opposition) is by Red Rooster. Idk if RR is just an Australian brand, or international, but it’s a competing Chicken Fast Food place. KFC is better. Also, I definitely saw people eating pies at the ground, so they crazy. Pies are meat pies, served hot, meat with gravy inside pastry. Collingwood Magpies > Magpies > Pies. PURA is a milk brand that also sponsee them. They have a player that is nicknamed G-Train.

This was my initial ‘what’s in my bag’. Took out the beanie as I looked outside and it was very sunny. Pink book is about the start of the league. Was written after season 1 (2017). Reading now is very much like if someone wrote a book on the Arrowverse after Legends S1, and reading it now. Background is still their backgrounds though. Record is a magazine you pick up at the game with all the statistics you need. The mens game does one each week, AFLW is a whole season one. Very excited to pick it up this year; the last copy I got was in 2020.

Part 2: travelling to the game to come soon. (Fingers crossed for good results!)

[lessdan]

Wheres sonic face on the harbor bridge +   work (arm segaworld center)

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Key stakeholders

Stakeholder Insights

Eat Street only operates on Friday to Sunday nights.

Superordinary operates a Sunday market.

Hamilton and Ascot have a significant population of young adults, full-time workers and families. Gen Z, and Millennials as well as Gen X.

Consideration needed for after-work or after-school activities

Calderin et al. (2023) reveal that the higher the immersion level of technology, the higher an individual's affective component is. This is a study done on Gen Z and Millennial individuals around museum tourism.

Gen Z and Millennials are digital natives and have an affinity for newer technologies. Gen X are characterised by their balance between the new and old.

Environmental Development Queensland (EDQ) emphasises the importance of scaling up physical and artistic spaces in Workshop and Maker spaces to foster community engagement.

Opportunity to partner with Indigenous artists and programs to create artworks that highlight Indigenous history and heritage.

Continuous updates on development and construction by EDQ to keep stakeholders informed.

Airport proximity presents an opportunity to engage travellers, including business people and tourists who may visit the site.

References Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Ascot (Qld). https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/305031121 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Hamilton (Qld). https://abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL31289 Barsh, J., Brown, L. & Kian, K. (2016, February 1). Millennials: Burden, blessing, or both?. McKinsey & Company. https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/millennials-burden-blessing-or-both Calvo-Porral, C., & Pesqueira-Sanchez, R. (2020). Generational differences in technology behaviour: comparing millennials and Generation X. Kybernetes, 49(11), 2755–2772. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-09-2019-0598 Robaina-Calderín, L., Martín-Santana, J. D., & Muñoz-Leiva, F. (2023). Immersive experiences as a resource for promoting museum tourism in the Z and millennials generations. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management, 29, 100795-. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdmm.2023.100795 Steiner, S. (2016, March). Generation Y in the workplace. Talentor. https://talentor.com/blog/generation-y-in-workplace

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Navigating the Future: Australia's Evolution in Accessible Accommodation for 2024

The landscape of accessible accommodation in Australia is evolving rapidly, offering more inclusive and diverse options for travelers with disabilities. As we head into 2024, the focus on long-term accommodation, short-term accommodation, and accessible accommodation has never been more critical. This article delves into the latest trends and insights, highlighting how these accommodations are shaping up across Australian cities and suburbs.

Long-term Accommodation: A Closer Look at Australia’s Offerings

Long-term accommodation in Australia is increasingly catering to the needs of individuals requiring accessible options. Major cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are leading the way, with serviced apartments and residential rentals integrating accessibility features. These accommodations are designed with wider doorways, wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, and customisable furniture to cater to a broad spectrum of physical needs. The push towards inclusivity is not just a trend but a necessary evolution to accommodate the diversity of travelers and residents seeking long-term stays.

Short-term Accommodation: Flexibility and Accessibility

Short-term accommodation options, including hotels and Airbnb listings in places like Perth, Adelaide, and Hobart, are also enhancing their accessibility features. With the tourism industry’s growing recognition of the importance of inclusivity, many establishments now offer detailed descriptions of accessibility features on their websites, such as Corporate Living Accommodation. These accommodations provide temporary solutions for travelers, offering everything from ramp access and elevator facilities to accommodations with audible alerts and braille signage, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Accessible Accommodation: Bridging the Gap

The term ‘accessible accommodation’ encompasses a broad range of lodging options designed to ensure individuals with disabilities can travel and stay with ease. This sector is witnessing significant growth, with a notable emphasis on creating barrier-free environments across all Australian territories. From the bustling streets of Melbourne to the scenic coasts of Queensland, accessible accommodations are becoming more prevalent. Properties are being equipped with adaptive technologies, such as voice-activated systems and smartphone-controlled room settings, to enhance the guest experience. Websites like Accessible Accommodation are pivotal in providing detailed information and booking services tailored to the needs of travelers with disabilities.

The Australian Context: Statistics and Facts

Australia’s commitment to improving accessibility in accommodation is reflected in its legislative framework and public policies. The National Disability Strategy and the Disability Discrimination Act are just two examples of the country’s efforts to promote inclusivity. According to the Australian Network on Disability, approximately 4 million Australians live with some form of disability, underscoring the importance of accessible accommodation. Furthermore, Tourism Research Australia reports that travelers with disabilities contribute significantly to the domestic tourism market, highlighting the economic imperative of catering to this demographic.

Conclusion

The shift towards more inclusive, accessible accommodation options in Australia is a positive sign of the times. As we progress into 2024, it’s clear that the focus on long-term accommodation, short-term accommodation, and accessible accommodation will continue to grow, driven by a commitment to inclusivity and the needs of travelers with disabilities. This evolution not only benefits individuals requiring these accommodations but also enriches the Australian tourism landscape, making it a more welcoming destination for all.

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What Is The Cost Of Living In Australia? The Ultimate Guide

It’s no secret that Australian consumers are struggling under the weight of inflation, which peaked at 7.8% last year, but remains stubbornly high at an average of 7% for the year to March. The most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals that over the past 12 months, food and non-alcoholic beverages are up 8%, travel and accommodation has risen by 25%, and medical services are up 6.7%. Electricity has risen by a whopping 15.5%, the largest annual rise since 2013. What these figures translate to in real terms is higher prices at the supermarket, petrol prices nudging the $2-a-litre mark, and airfares that are above pre-pandemic levels. It means that renters are paying over 20% more each week compared to a year ago, and many consumers will be faced with bill shock over winter, with electricity prices expected to rise again by around 20% due to new maximum retailer charges set by the energy regulator.

For further information, click here - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/au/personal-finance/cost-of-living-in-australia/

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Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Postdoc: DeakinU.AvianEvoDevo > Date: 18 August 2023 at 06:03:37 BST > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > > > > Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is now available researching the > evolution of developmental processes controlling the avian clock. > > The position is a fixed-term position for 3 years full time, with > part-time options negotiable Start date around 1st January 2023 Level > A AUD$74,024-AUD$99,512 + 17% Superannuation open to Australian and > non-Australian citizens > > The position is based Deakin University, Geelong Victoria Australia > working with Professor Kate Buchanan (Deakin University, Australia) > and Associate Professor Fr�d�ric Gachon (University of Queensland) > > This role is part of a research project focusing on the role of light/dark > cycles in programming the development of birds. The Associate Research > Fellow will lead a program of research testing the environmental cues > used by wild birds to time hatching and reproduction. The first part of > the project will be desk-based research and will involve compiling and > analysing a global database on the timing of hatching in wild birds. In > the second part of the project, the postdoc will gather empirical data to > test the role of latitude in driving reproductive timing and physiology > in wild zebra finches. > > To do this, the postdoc will travel to remote locations in central > Australia for fieldwork catching birds at a range of different field > sites and transporting the birds back to captive holding. On campus, > the project also involves monitoring the timing of reproduction in these > captive breeding populations. Finally, the postdoc will assess the timing > and drivers for reproductive timing by quantifying the onset of clock > gene expression in avian embryos and the role of clock gene cycles in > mediating reproduction in reproductively active adult birds. > > To apply and for a position description please visit > > https://ift.tt/voZgrqT > For more details please contact Kate Buchanan (kate.buchanan@deakin.edu.au) > > Key selection criteria for this role: > > PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and > experience > > - Emerging research and scholarship through publications, and/or >  exhibitions as appropriate to the discipline > - Capacity to contribute to research and carry out relevant >  administration > - Excellent interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships >  with colleagues and landowners > - Ability to make a contribution to community engagement for research > - Competence in database compilation, management and statistical >  analyses including phylogenetic analyses > - Experience of remote fieldwork, mistnetting experience, molecular >  techniques, genomic analyses, behavioural or physiological assays are >  desirable, but not essential > - An bird banding licence would be advantageous > > Important Notice: The contents of this email are intended solely for the > named addressee and are confidential; any unauthorised use, reproduction > or storage of the contents is expressly prohibited. If you have received > this email in error, please delete it and any attachments immediately > and advise the sender by return email or telephone. > > Kate Buchanan

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Travel Assistance - What You Need to Know

Eligible patients travelling away from home to access specialist medical services are eligible for accommodation and travel subsidy payments. These subsidies are provided by the hospital and health service approving the travel referral.

Accommodation and travel subsidies are available for private accommodation or commercial accommodation. Patients and escorts must complete a private accommodation confirmation form, refer to Section 8: Escort Subsidy Claims. To know more about Travel Assistance , visit the Maximum Support Services website or call 1300983885.

Active School Travel is an award-winning program to encourage primary schools students and families to walk, ride a bike or scooter, carpool or catch public transport to and from school rather than driving. It reduces congestion on busy streets around schools, improves road safety and provides opportunities for physical activity that benefits health and wellbeing.

It offers a suite of tools that are tailored to each school, including a dedicated officer, stamp student passports, personalised active travel maps, Norm Appeal campaigns and competitions, and an annual evaluation report collating each school’s statistics and level of change. School committees are encouraged to identify local barriers and develop targeted strategies to address them.

Research shows that school-aged children need at least 60 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity each day, and this can be achieved by walking, cycling or scooting to school. This can help to prevent obesity and diabetes, improve mental health and mood, and reduce stress levels.

The NDIS is increasing funding for transport and taxi costs for some participants. If you are a participant with high out of pocket taxi costs, the NDIA has likely already contacted you and reviewed your transport support funding. You can check your budget on the Participant Portal or contact your Plan Manager (if you are Leap in!).

Including transport as part of your core supports can help you reduce the financial burden on yourself and your family. It can also make it easier to connect with friends, commute to work or explore your local community.

It’s important to understand the different types of NDIS transport funding and how they apply to your situation. This includes NDIS pricing arrangements, zones and invoice structures, as well as upper limits for claiming travel costs by providers. To find out more about NDIS transportation funding, read our guide on the subject.

The Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS) provides financial assistance towards a person’s transport and accommodation costs when they need to travel over 100km each way to access necessary medical specialist services that are not available locally. This includes people with a psychiatric, cognitive, sensory or physical impairment, or disability. The fuel subsidy for PATS has doubled to 32c per kilometre, which will help more people to travel further for treatment.

Eligible patients can book commercial travel with their PTAS provider or privately. If a patient chooses to make their own arrangements, they must pay upfront and claim reimbursement for their expenses after their trip. Similarly, patients must lodge a claim for accommodation before travelling and provide receipts or tax invoices for their accommodation costs.

Witnesses to the inquiry identified a number of issues including complex application processes, eligibility inconsistencies and lack of support. The committee recommends that the Australian Government establish a taskforce to develop a national approach to improving these schemes.

The Interstate Patient Travel Scheme (IPTS) provides financial help for country patients and approved escorts with the cost of travelling long distances for specialist medical treatment not available in their local area. IPTS may pay for return economy airfares, reasonable accommodation and taxis to and from the airports or in some cases a living away allowance.

Eligible patients must be referred to the specialist service by a GP or other health professional and have a clinical reason for travelling interstate for specialist treatment. This includes second opinions and taking part in experimental procedures and trials. The referring doctor is required to provide details/reasoning for the referral and for a recommendation for an escort.

The hospital and health service will book the commercial travel if it is available at the appropriate rate e.g. economy/government rate, excluding GST and fees). Additional costs involved with changes to booked travel/accommodation without a clinical reason are the responsibility of the patient. To know more about Travel Assistance , visit the Maximum Support Services website or call 1300983885.

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Khawaja is highly motivated to play a big game against England

 

Usman Khawaja is in a good mood at the moment. From his rise as a star in his early times to being on and off the team, and now being one of the mainstays of Australia in the longest format Khawaja has experienced everything. From January to 2022, not a single Test player has run more than the graceful left-handed player (1608) and, among the top ten runners in this time, Khawaja’s standard (69.90) ranks as the top among the bunch.

The two biggest tournaments, the World Test Championship finals, and the Ashes series will be held back-to-back in June 2023. And Usman Khawaja is all set to implement his skills in the above-mentioned games.

In the lead-up to the pre-tour training session held in Brisbane, Khawaja spoke at long length about his development as a batter and the inevitable issues that will arise facing him in England.

I think I have a lot of knowledge to play a valuable game that can be helpful for my side to dominate the match, says Usman. But it is unbelievable to predict the opponent’s bowlers, as they create the toughest situation for us only in the beginning. So, we just need to continue our game for a long time.

The game situation that I like is to have similar competitors that are hungry to win the game by giving a tough fight till the last over of the tournament. And I am glad that I experienced this in the Ashes series that was held against the England team. And hitting such big shots on the departure of those two England players like Broad and Anderson was one of the biggest tasks for us. But we create a good way to dominate the game against them.

It is an important thing for a cricketer who played his first test match in 2011, and it’s quite exceptional for Khawaja, who played around 60 test games in his entire cricket career.

As a matter of fact, Australia has featured in the past 124 matches from the time of his first appearance in the year 2011. The 36-year-old was of the opinion that selection committees in Australia were not always consistent when it came to their plans.

“Over the past 10 years, I believe they’ve been very reactive and the media is also very reactive. For a cricketer you’re bound to fail at least one, two, or three times, it’s typical, then you make runs, and after that, you’ll fail and you’ll score more runs. It’s a normal cycle of cricket.

“So I’ve always been keen in picking the best players and retaining them because they’ll give you the most runs regularly and, I believe that in the past, when it comes to selecting players of Australian cricket, we’ve lost our way a slightly, trying to select players that are “in the form”. However, form is only non-permanent, but class isn’t.

The new joiners that selectors have made — George Bailey, Tony Dodemaide, and Andrew McDonald — are all experienced cricketers. They know the strategy, when to play a big knock, and many more. That’s the reason why our selectors take on new players for the team. However, I am on for everything. I love each way of playing cricket, as added by Khawaja.

England was an ache in the flesh for Australian batters in the past 10 years. Other than Steve Smith (65.08), Chris Rogers (49.82), and Marnus Labuschagne (50.42) The majority of Australian batters have an average of 40 or more when they visited. Khawaja’s statistics are quite disappointing since the only way he can get a score of 19.66 in 12 innings in England and that’s something he’ll need to correct. Particularly in the light of his successes abroad in recent times.

England is the only place that creates the most difficulties for the top three batters worldwide.

It’s hard to work with, but you’ll encounter some conditions and there’s some luck as well. Sometimes, you’ll see the other team out, and then clouds appear and you’re in the field and it’s sunny and pleasant.

“If you’ve learned something from my experience, it’s to work hard, work hard and, should you decide to travel to England take a step back and set minimal expectations. Then focus on each game one at a since you’re bound to be an ineffective batsman. When you do score, attempt to earn the maximum amount you can. “

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Australia economy results in terms of trade, farming and foreign commerce

Australia's trade surplus reached near-record levels at the end of 2016, with nett exports projected to contribute 1.1 percentage points to the December-quarter national accounts.In the final three months of 2017, the trade surplus reached $40.9 billion due to an increase in exports and a general reduction in imports.

Australia Terms of Trade

The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the terms of trade – the ratio of export prices to import prices – increased by 0.6% in December and remained around record highs due to rising commodity prices.

The statistics supported a rise of $13.4 billion in Australia's current account surplus, which is the difference between the trade surplus and the amount of nett income remitted abroad. In December, the current account surplus was $14.1 billion, which was below the record levels recorded in late 2021 but strong in historical context.

Foreign Commerce

Foreign commerce is anticipated to contribute 1.1 percentage points to the December quarter GDP growth estimates, which will be reported on Wednesday, due to a 1.1% increase in export volumes and a 4.3% drop in import volumes.

The statistics were consistent with the majority of experts' estimates, with forecasters predicting quarterly GDP growth of 0.7% in December, which would result in the annual pace decreasing from 5.9% to 2.7%.

With the announcement of the trade numbers, NAB lowered its quarterly GDP projection to 0.6%, while ANZ raised its estimate to 1.0%.

Students return

The increase in exports was supported by a 20% increase in the export value of travel services, as more overseas students returned to Australia following their exclusion during the first two years of the epidemic.

Despite a decrease of 0.5% in the number of exports, commodity price increases contributed to a 1.9% increase in the export value of products. The value of iron ore sales increased by 6.8%, while metal exports increased by 16.6%.

Public Demand

Public demand grew by 0.4%, indicating a small contribution of 0.1% to GDP growth from government expenditure.In terms of the forecast for interest rates, the national accounts measurements of wages and inflation will be the most significant aspect of Wednesday's publication, according to ANZ senior economist Felicity Emcity.

"Taking into consideration government salaries from today's public finance data, we anticipate the RBA's prefered measure of wider labour costs – non-farm average hourly earnings – to have increased by a moderate 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in the December quarter," she added.

Australian Economy Slowdown Forecast

Analysts and the RBA anticipate a slowdown in the economy this year due to the impact of rising interest rates on consumer expenditure.

After a dramatic 4 percent decline in December, retail consumption increased by 1.9% in January.

Tom Kennedy, an economist at JP Morgan, opined that the December decline was implausibly huge due to probable seasonal adjustment concerns."In this context, the January improvement should also be taken with a grain of salt, and it is probable that month-to-month volatility will remain elevated in subsequent readings," he added.

In light of this, increasing interest rates and declining asset values (i.e. housing) are clear headwinds for consumption, hence a slowdown in retail expenditure relative to the average of the first half of 2022 is anticipated.

Australian farming

Australia is a major agricultural producer and exporter, employing over 325,300 people in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries as of February 2015. Agriculture and its closely connected sectors make $155 billion every year, accounting for 12% of GDP. Farmers and grazers hold 135,997 farms, accounting for 61% of Australia's total land area. GDP from Agriculture in Australia decreased to 14364 AUD Million in the fourth quarter of 2022 from 14742 AUD Million in the third quarter of 2022. Australia's agriculture industry receives extremely little government support in comparison to the 37 member nations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and other major developing agricultural producers (Greenville 2020). Between 2018 and 2020, the average amount of support (as a proportion of gross farm income) for all nations was 15.1%, with Australia receiving only 2.5%.

Although being primarily desert, farming is an important industry in Australia and farmers need access to finance and loans to ensure their business remains profitable. For those looking to finance their farming and agricultural businesses, Orchard Lending can provide the necessary assistance. We offer farm finance loans Australia wide, including loans for farm properties, agricultural equipment, and other types of agricultural finance.

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World Masters Cross Country Championships preview part 2

With statistical assistance from Scott Lawrence

This blog episode will cover the 50+ and 55+ age groups. But first I owe a sincere apology to one of Australia's best ever cross country runners, Anna Thompson Munro. I have known Anna for about 25 years, yet I entirely missed her entry in the W45 events at Bathurst. My feeble excuse is that she entered as Anna Munro, whereas for years I have known her as Anna Thompson. Once alerted to my omission, I hastily consulted Wikipedia, which listed five of her appearances for Australia in the World Cross Country Championships. I subsequently learned that Anna has competed in the World Cross Country nine times! She represented Australia seven years in a row from 2002 to 2008, then again in 2010 and 2011, an extraordinary record. Her contest with Anna Kasapis in the W45 race should be a beauty.

Anyway, let's get back to the other age groups. The M50 race sees six countries represented. New Zealander Wim Luijpers has great recent track form, running 4:12 for 1500m in November. He will start as favourite. If someone travels halfway around the world for a 6k race, it's a fair bet that they might be a serious runner, and it looks that way for Frenchman Frederic Gilbert, who ran 4:22/9:15 for 1500m/3k indoors last year. Victorian Ant Rickards last week ran 16:49 for 5000m. He and another Victorian, Andrew McEvoy, who had a strong winter in 2022, are likely to be the nearest challengers to the two overseas visitors. Richard Hope is a former Victorian half marathon champion, but his current form is unknown.

(L to R) Luijpers, Gilbert, Rickards

There is only one foreign W55 entrant, so the race is likely to be yet another showdown between two Victorians, who have raced each other many times over the years, and a New South Wales speedster. Julie Norney Petrie has been in sparkling parkrun form of late, while Bev Thomas is a proven cross country runner. The two met twice in Victorian cross country events last winter - Bev beat Julie over 12k, while the result was reversed over 10k. This should be another great contest. Charlotte Middleton (NSW) is the dark horse, with outstanding 800m/1500m times in 2022, but she may be better suited to the 2k relay.

(L to R) Norney, Thomas, Middleton

Well, what an interesting line up we have in the M55 category. A few overseas runners, but the locals will dominate. Shaun Creighton (ACT) needs no introduction. What a career he has had, both as an elite open age athlete and then as a reborn 50+ runner. Lately Shaun has been running big distances and looks to have peaked nicely for this one. I think he is close to the hottest favourite in any of the overage divisions. The podium places will be hotly contested. Paul Arthur (NSW) is a former City to Surf winner and it's good to see him back in action. He will have strong opposition from John Meagher (Vic). I expect to see these three guns take the medals, but Michael Eury (Vic), Ken Wilson (NSW) and Bruce Davie (Vic) may not be far behind.

(L to R) Creighton, Meagher, Eury

In the W55 race, it's impossible to ignore Krishna Stanton (ACT now Qld). She was already famous as a Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Olympian and Australian champion at various distances. Then, from seemingly nowhere, Krishna set a world W55 marathon record in London last year. She looks impossible to beat here. Liz Miller (NSW) is another former Australian representative, but her form is unknown. If she is fit, the podium beckons. Englishwoman Julie Wilson is the only overseas entrant and she has a recent fast 3000m time, as does Karen Blay (NSW), so look for either or both to challenge for a medal.

(L to R) Stanton, Blay

So that's it for part 2 of this series. Part 3 will feature the 60+ and 65+ events. Please feel free to comment on these predictions on the usual social media platforms, especially if I have left out any nine-time Australian cross country representatives! Until next time, keep on running ...