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Bhavna Middha

Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
My research interests span urban spaces, food, sustainable consumption, digital methods and social practice theories. My bachelor's degree is in Architecture
My Master's degree is in Urban and Environmental Planning
My Doctoral thesis is related to urban, spatial, environmental and food studies.

Soft plastics, glass bins and bans on compostable liners: will Victoria’s new recycling proposal be a step forward?

Aug 06, 2024 22:51 pm UTC| Business

In recent years, the question of what to do with our household waste has become more pressing. In 2018, China stopped accepting many types of recyclable plastic waste from Australia. Four years later, Australias main soft...

We can't keep putting apartment residents' waste in the too hard basket

Mar 04, 2023 12:16 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The harsh realities of managing the waste we produce are in the news: councils shunning new glass bins, more plastic being produced per person in the world and Sydney bins overflowing. And the growth in apartment living in...

Stimulus that retrofits housing can reduce energy bills and inequity too

Jun 04, 2020 12:19 pm UTC| Economy

Stay-at-home orders and the economic crisis have increased the burden of energy costs on lower-income Australians. Poor housing quality and unequal access to home energy efficiency are hurting our most vulnerable...

Economy

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

HSBC, 연준 완화 사이클에서 주식 성과 평가

HSBC 애널리스트들은 이번 주 고객들에게 보낸 메모에서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 완화 사이클 동안 주식이 어떻게 성과를 내는지 평가하며, 9월 18일 연준의 50bp 금리 인하 이후 투자자들이 기대할 수 있는 사항에 대한 통찰을...

도이치 텔레콤 주가 하락, 자회사 T-모바일 실적 전망 하향

도이치 텔레콤(Deutsche Telekom, ETR)의 주가는 목요일 자회사인 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ)가 재정 전망을 조정한 이후 하락했다. 현지 시간으로 오전 6시 52분(1052 GMT), 도이치 텔레콤의 주가는 2.5% 하락한 25.797유로에 거래되고...

Politics

Donald Trump Walked Away from ‘The Apprentice’ to Run for President, Citing Decline of America: 'The Country Was Going Bad'

Donald Trump recently shed light on his decision to leave the hit reality TV show The Apprentice, claiming he turned down a five-year renewal to pursue the presidency. According to Trump, his decision to step away from the...

Kamala Harris Surrogate Claims Inflation Was 9.1% Under Trump, Meltdown Ensues After Being Corrected on Live TV

A heated exchange erupted during a live TV appearance when a surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris incorrectly claimed that inflation was at 9.1% when President Joe Biden took office. The figure, presented during a...

'He Proved Himself': North Carolina Voters Back Donald Trump for His ‘Track Record’—A Major Setback for Kamala Harris?

A recent report from CNN has unveiled a surprising trend among voters in North Carolina: even those who personally dislike former President Donald Trump are backing him in the upcoming 2024 election, citing his stellar...

Donald Trump Vows to Deport Jihad Sympathizers, Ban Refugees from 'Terror-Infested' Regions in Bold 2024 Campaign Promise

As Donald Trump continues his push toward a potential 2024 presidential campaign, his latest rallying cry focuses on a hardline approach to national security and immigration. Trump has pledged to deport foreign jihad...

Fact Check: Explosives Discovered Near Donald Trump Rally in Long Island, New York

Police have swiftly dismissed reports of explosives being found near the site of former President Donald Trumps recent rally on Long Island, New York, confirming there was no threat to attendees or the surrounding area....

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics

For the past few years, a series of controversies have rocked the well-established field of cosmology. In a nutshell, the predictions of the standard model of the universe appear to be at odds with some recent...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

China Brings Europe's First AWD Electric Pickup—Meet Maxus eTerron 9 with 267-Mile Range

At the IAA Hanover Auto Show, Chinas Maxus introduced the eTerron 9, Europes first AWD electric pickup. Offering a 267-mile range and six driving modes, it targets both work and adventure. Orders open in October, with...

Shiba Inu Fees Jump 2,024%: Shibarium Gas Costs Rise with User Surge

Shiba Inus Shibarium network saw a dramatic 2,024% increase in transaction fees, fueled by a surge in active accounts and a 70% rise in transactions. The escalating costs prompt concerns among SHIB investors about fee...

Mars or Bust: Elon Musk's SpaceX Seeks Adventurers for Dangerous Red Planet Mission

Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX plans to launch missions to Mars and is inviting volunteers prepared for a hazardous and uncomfortable journey. Comparing it to long sea voyages of the past, he aims for uncrewed tests in...

ByteDance Denies Nvidia Chip Replacement Plans; No Intent to Develop Own Chips

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has denied reports that it plans to develop its own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia. The Chinese tech giant stated its semiconductor initiatives are in the early stages, aimed at cost...

Crypto Whale Nets $200K Profit After $3.2M PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD Dump Amid Market Shift

A cryptocurrency whale cashed out $3.2 million in PEPE, FLOKI, and WLD holdings, securing a $200,000 profit. The sell-off came after the Federal Reserves rate cut, with traders reacting to increased market...