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Oct 20, 2024 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced plans for new higher-density zones around train and tram stations on Sunday. But what will these high-rise buildings look like? Urban designer and design advocate Andy Fergus joined Andrew Hansen on ABC Radio Melbourne's Afternoon program to suggest the best way to construct them.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
nature.com | Andrew Hansen |Scott Goetz |Matthew Hansen |James Watson |Rajeev Pillay |Scott Atkinson | +1 more
Correction to: Nature Ecology & Evolution https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-020-1274-7, published online 10 August 2020. In the version of this article originally published, the link provided for Data availability was incorrect. The correct links are: SCI dataset: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.11608182.v2 and FSII dataset: https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.11604588.v1. The changes have been made in the HTML and PDF versions of the article.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Another Optus outage has affected Victorian customers overnight, just weeks since a major national outage that led the then CEO to resign. So, should Australians get used to intermittent reception blackouts? ANU Adjunct Senior Lecturer Tom Worthington from the Research School of Computer Science joined Andrew Hansen to explain.
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Aug 27, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
How early is too early to put up Christmas decorations? Justine was driving down Glenferrie Road Hawthorn when she spotted a giant inflatable Santa Claus above a store. Although Justine said it was too early, she said it inspired her to listen to Christmas music over the weekend.
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Jul 4, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Four students at Australian National University (ANU) have revealed their latest project — a smart pot plant. Using specially-designed sensors, Francesco is able to monitor soil moisture, sunlight and even his own electrical signals. He also loves to dance to Britney Spears.
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Jul 4, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Melbourne has the fastest rising rents of any Australian capital city, according to new analysis by PropTrack. Tenants Victoria phones are ringing off the hook as Melburnians struggle to meet steep rent increases. "We are overwhelmed with calls right now," Tenants Victoria director of community engagement Farah Farouque tells Andrew Hansen on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast.
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Jul 3, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Ultra-triathlete and record-breaker John Van Wisse is gearing up for his latest challenge. In a few weeks, he will be attempting to swim the entirety of Loch Ness in nothing but a pair of Speedos and a swimming cap. John has been preparing himself by sitting in chest freezers to build up cold resistance, though this may not help if he encounters Loch Ness' most famed resident. Press play to hear the full conversation with Andrew Hansen on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast.
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Jul 3, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Interest rates are high, cost-of-living is increasing and many Australian families aren't able to afford the luxuries they used to. But how can you explain this to your kids in an age-appropriate way? Rachael Sharman told Andrew Hansen how you can work with your family to help overcome financial challenges on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast.
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Jul 2, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Aged and Community Care Providers Association chief executive Tom Symondson is part the group and says it's a long overdue conversation. "It's surprising to me that we haven't been able to talk really honestly about how much people should contribute towards their own care for 20 years," he says.
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Jul 2, 2023 | 
abc.net.au | Andrew Hansen
Expert judge Tania Mayne has revealed what makes a public toilet truly award-worthy as the annual Great Dunny Hunt has concluded for another year. Accessibility, design and quirkiness were all considered when awarding Australia's greatest loos. Victoria came in at a respectable number two with the accessible public toilets at Lake Pertobe in Warrnambool. Press play to hear the full conversation with Andrew Hansen on ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast.
