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The Australian government has introduced new cyber security laws. Here’s what...
gerardaskes/ShutterstockThe Albanese government today introduced long-awaited legislation to parliament which is set to revolutionise Australia’s cyber security preparedness.The legislation, if passed,...
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Why did Japan’s new leader trigger snap elections only a week after taking...
Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has been in the job for just over a week. But today, as had been widely expected, he dissolved Japan’s parliament, the Diet, triggering a snap election for...
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The dangers of voice cloning and how to combat it
David Herraez Calzada/ShutterstockThe rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both benefits and risk. One concerning trend is the misuse of voice cloning. In seconds, scammers can...
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Our new study shows life expectancy is stagnating for Australians under 50
Global life expectancy has increased dramatically over the past century, with Australia among the best performing countries. But during the last two decades, some high-income countries have reported...
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Rebates for buying e-bikes and e-scooters are good but unlikely to greatly...
BikePortland/Flickr, CC BYQueensland has joined Tasmania as the second Australian state or territory to offer a A$500 rebate for buyers of new e‑bikes. The pre-election announcement includes a smaller...
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Do recent class actions against ‘flex commission’ car loans mean consumer...
Gatot Adri/ShutterstockIt’s been more than five years since the banking royal commission, but its findings continue to have an impact on the financial services sector. Law firm Maurice Blackburn...
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New Zealand’s BMI threshold for publicly funded fertility treatment is...
Getty ImagesWomen seeking publicly funded fertility treatment in New Zealand must have a body mass index (BMI) under 32, according to clinical priority assessment criteria for access to assisted...
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Clare Wright’s history of the Bark Petitions is a work of intimate...
Clare Wright’s Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions– subtitled “how the people of Yirrkala changed the course of Australian democracy” – tells a story that is already well known. In August 1963, Yolngu...
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In Vogue: the 90s was a boom time for Australian fashion and faces. What...
The In Vogue: The 90s series transports audiences back to the glamour and grandeur of a transformative decade for fashion. Set against the backdrop of New York, London and Paris, the series explores...
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How can you help your child learn to self-regulate?
Allan Mas/ Pexels , CC BYThroughout our lives, we need to be able to manage our thoughts and behaviour. We need to do this to reach various goals and to get along with others – even if other...
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Clues left by the Alpine Fault’s last big quake reveal its direction – this...
Kate Clark, CC BY-SAOne of the world’s most anticipated earthquakes is the next major surface rupture of the Alpine Fault in the South Island of New Zealand.With a 75% chance of it happening within the...
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No savings? No plans? No Great Australian Dream. How housing is reshaping...
Roman Samborskyi/ShutterstockAustralia’s housing crisis is dramatically reshaping the lives and hopes of young people, highlighted in a new report launched today in Canberra as part of World Homeless...
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Yes, nature is complex. But saving our precious environment means finding...
ShutterstockNature loss directly threatens half the global economy. The rapid destruction of biodiversity should alarm the many Australian businesses dependent on nature, such as those in agriculture,...
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Being on TikTok is a modern political necessity. Look no further than Peter...
TikTokOpposition Leader Peter Dutton’s recent decision to join TikTok marks a big shift in his approach to political campaigning. He previously criticised the platform over security concerns, but now...
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These 5 ‘post-truth’ claims are fuelling the water wars in Australia
Mr Privacy/ShutterstockThe contest between truth and post-truth matters when trying to solve big public policy questions. One of these questions is how to sustainably manage water in Australia for the...
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Israel has banned the UN secretary-general. Is this legal – or right?
In early October, Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz, announced on X he had declared the United Nations secretary-general, António Guterres, persona non grata. In other words, he had banned...
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Peter Weir’s The Cars That Ate Paris – a driving force in Ozploitation...
IMDBIt has been 50 years since the cinema release of Peter Weir’s iconic, offbeat, cult classic The Cars That Ate Paris. The film seared the image of a silver Volkswagen Beetle weaponised with deadly...
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Huge waves in the atmosphere dump extreme rain on northern Australia
Bureau of Meteorology via AAPIn 2023, almost a year’s worth of rain fell over ten days in parts of northwestern Australia, leading to catastrophic flooding in the town of Fitzroy Crossing and...
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International student caps are set to pass parliament, ushering in a new era...
The federal government’s controversial plan to limit international student numbers is now almost certain to win parliamentary approval. But it looks like there will be some changes to the original bill...
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Space isn’t all about the ‘race’ – rival superpowers must work together for a...
Artist's concept of the docked Apollo and Soyuz in 1975.David Meltzer/NASAIn recent years, a new “space race” has intensified between the United States and China. At a campaign rally last weekend,...
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Is TikTok right? Can adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your coffee help you...
Evannovostro/ShutterstockCinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee (and...
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Australia’s child support system can put single mothers at risk of poverty...
KieferPix/ShutterstockAustralia’s child support system can not only increase women’s poverty, but can actually facilitate financial abuse, according to our recent research.Child support is an important...
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China removes block on Australian lobster, in last big bilateral trade...
China has removed the last significant trade barrier it imposed on Australia, with a timetable to resume full lobster imports by the end of the year. Anthony Albanese announced the breakthrough after a...
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There’s a new school funding bill in parliament. Will this end the funding wars?
On Thursday, federal Education Minister Jason Clare introduced a school funding bill to parliament. The bill aims to set a new “floor” for how much the federal government contributes towards public...
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Grattan on Friday: Oil prices could be where the Middle East crisis collides...
Angry, accusatory partisan exchanges over the Middle East war have dominated federal politics this week. But for most ordinary voters the issue remains “over there”. Apart from the minorities for whom...
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