Graeme Innes

@graemeinnes
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Proud dad, disability and blindness activist, media junkie, reader, cricket tragic and sailor. Chancellor of CQUniversity, board member National Disability Insurance Agency, and former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. I live in Tweed Heads NSW Australia, and I have opinions. Respect for all is important.
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Graeme Innes20h ago

Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV

https://theconversation.com/electric-vehicles-what-to-know-if-youre-considering-an-ev-278419

Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV

For many drivers, the question is no longer whether an EV could work for them – it is simply a matter of when.

The Conversation
Graeme Innes1d ago

A world-first quantum battery charges faster when it gets bigger – but it’s tiny and only lasts nanoseconds

https://theconversation.com/a-world-first-quantum-battery-charges-faster-when-it-gets-bigger-but-its-tiny-and-only-lasts-nanoseconds-276755

A world-first quantum battery charges faster when it gets bigger – but it’s tiny and only lasts nanoseconds

In quantum batteries, subunits take collective action to charge faster.

The Conversation
Graeme Innes1d ago
United Blind Leaders2d ago

UBL’s webinar on Thursday will cover an introduction to our new board members, update members on what we've been doing and let you know how you can get more involved in our work.

Information on the webinar and how to register is below.

📅 Date: Thursday, 26 March

🕒 Time: 7:30 pm AEDT (NSW, Victoria, ACT, Tasmania)

💻 Location: Online via Zoom (registration required)

Register here:

https://lnkd.in/g3sRRqyq

We hope you can join us.

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Graeme Innes2d ago

Why universities still struggle to make degrees accessible for disabled students

https://theconversation.com/why-universities-still-struggle-to-make-degrees-accessible-for-disabled-students-275130

Why universities still struggle to make degrees accessible for disabled students

Awareness of disability in higher education has improved. Disabled students’ access still depends on how reliably universities deliver support day to day.

The Conversation
Graeme Innes2d ago

Stair climbers love the exercise, even if security acts like they're up to something

https://abcnews.com/Health/wireStory/stair-climbers-love-exercise-security-guards-act-131113939

Stair climbers love the exercise, even if security acts like they're up to something

Climbing stairs has been increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but it can sometimes be hard to find a place to do it

ABC News
Graeme Innes5d ago

The four clichés to avoid when consoling a grieving friend

https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-four-clich-s-to-avoid-when-consoling-a-grieving-friend-20260218-p5o3d4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

The four clichés to avoid when consoling a grieving friend

You can’t fix a person’s pain, says Australia’s “grief lady” – but there are ways to avoid adding to it.

The Sydney Morning Herald
Graeme Innes6d ago

How conversation works – and why people with hearing loss rely more on their powers of prediction

https://theconversation.com/how-conversation-works-and-why-people-with-hearing-loss-rely-more-on-their-powers-of-prediction-277448

How conversation works – and why people with hearing loss rely more on their powers of prediction

We often think of conversation as effortless. In fact, it’s a finely tuned dance of listening and speaking.

The Conversation
Graeme InnesMar 18

What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgement

https://theconversation.com/what-2-5-million-australian-company-directors-need-to-know-about-the-scathing-star-judgement-277626

What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgement

The head of the corporate watchdog says this court case ‘will be studied by directors, executive management and their advisers for years to come’. Here’s why.

The Conversation
Graeme InnesMar 17

The history, people and music that shape Australia's band community

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-12/inside-the-vibrant-world-of-brass-and-concert-bands-in-australia/106435978

The history, people and music that shape Australia's band community

From gold rush towns to Mardi Gras parades, brass and concert bands have been the musical backbone of Australian communities over a century.

Graeme InnesMar 16

What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgement

https://theconversation.com/what-2-5-million-australian-company-directors-need-to-know-about-the-scathing-star-judgement-277626

What 2.5 million Australian company directors need to know about the scathing Star judgement

The head of the corporate watchdog says this court case ‘will be studied by directors, executive management and their advisers for years to come’. Here’s why.

The Conversation