Trams in Melbourne

In the Journal of Sport and Social Issues, William J. Morgan posed that, “sport is an essential instrument of the social order to be used to promote economic and political agendas” and in a larger sense that, “this sport ideology is but a reflection of the larger, ideological hegemony of advanced industrial society” and “a reflection of the prevailing economic order” (Morgan 1983). Through this work, I intend to argue that this prevailing economic order can be viewed through the lens of the…

Loneliness is an ever growing public health concern. Its negative effects on self-efficacy, self-esteem, and overall self-worth affects not only individual’s perception of self, but their role in society and their quality of life. Previous research suggests that loneliness depiction is inversely related to social desirability, such that individuals depicted as lonely are viewed as flawed or inadequate. One previous study administered the UCLA Loneliness Scale to 275 undergraduates and asked…

trusts. Both countries utilise a holistic approach to learning, which is endorsed by the Melbourne Declaration on Educational Goals for Young Australians as…

BHP Billiton slows iron ore growth, breaking ranks with Rio Tinto Summary BHP Billiton has said publicly that it was slowing down its iron ore expansion. This was an unexpected move from one of the largest iron ore miners in the world. BHP has also decided to put a halt on an upgrade at Port Hedland. BHP claim that the decision to abandon the upgrade shows a responsible approach of consistently making commercial decisions in the best interests of their shareholders. The Federal Treasurer…

BHP Billiton: Case Study Overview BHP Billiton, formed 2001, is a multi-billion dollar single business entity established by parent companies BHP Billiton Ltd and BHP Billiton Plc, and is currently among the worlds’ top producers in major commodities such as iron-ore and copper. BHP’s main product, iron-ore, is primarily extracted within Australia and Brazil (Worlds’ Top Exports, 2017). Nonetheless, it attracts a largely diversified market, with the main purchasers being Asian nations such as…

The Daily Times VOLUME No. 5 ISSUE 12. THURSDAY MORNING MAY 8, 1887 Melbourne, now the second-largest city in the British Empire, is one of the largest cities in the world in terms of area. With a population of 280,000 in 1880, it is dubbed “Marvellous Melbourne” by amazed visitors. Citizens now strut the streets, bursting with pride and optimism as their city continues boom. “Marvellous Melbourne” showcases its strong economic growth through several active industries including…

Since establishing in the outback in 1920, Qantas Airlines have played a part in helping and improving Australian communities, and realises that the growth of the airline industry in recent decades causes fears about the effects of carbon emissions and pollution. Hence why Qantas has developed strategies to constantly report their environmental footprint and reduce the impact that their business splays on the environment. In 2009, Qantas Australian Airlines announced their support for…

There is a gorgeous 4 bedroom two-story home located at 8500 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana. Every inch of this 1,919 squared foot home is outfitted with an impressive blend of styles, comfort, and quality. As you enter you will be greeted by a nicely remodeled interior with an open floor plan and stairs leading upstairs to 4 inviting spacious bedrooms. Some features of this home includes: ceramic tile, hardwood floors that are in the bedrooms, vaulted ceilings on the lower level of…

Light Rail Transit is the most recent innovation in public transport technology and is regarded by many major municipalities across Canada as the next step in the evolution of their public transit systems. Many municipalities have begun plans to implement LRT within the near future, and Hamilton is one of them (“Ten Year Local Transit Strategy”). Light Rail Transit has many benefits: it is relatively inexpensive to produce, and the cars themselves are high capacity (about 280 people in a…

In Anton Chekhov's 1904 play The Cherry Orchard, a Russian family who is used to a life of riches begin to experience the hardships of poverty. Due to an extreme amount of carelessness and selfishness, the mother of the estate Lyubov Andreevna Ranvskaya loses the funds that have been allowing her to keep her family in a comfortable position financially. Throughout the play, Chekhov uses many items to represent symbolism, such as the cherry orchard itself to represent the golden age of…