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Why tensions between China and Japan are unlikely to be resolved soon

Though China and Japan are experienced in dealing with diplomatic crises, relations between the two neighbours appear to have reached a new low. And this time, their conflict may not be easily resolved. What’s behin...

Travel influencers ‘do crazy things’ to entertain us – and downplay the risks
Albanese’s social media ban is bold reform, but it will take years to judge its real success

When Holiday Small Talk Hurts Inclusion at Work

Dr. Tatiana Andreeva, Associate Professor in Management and Organisational Behaviour, Maynooth U...

How to handle teen ‘big feelings’ as the social media ban kicks in

Watching your teenager grieve the loss of their social media account can be confronting. Many ...

Year 12 results are being released. What if you don’t want to share your ATAR with friends and family?
For the class of 2025, the next week may be particularly nerve wracking, as ATAR or Australian…
Human Rights Day: The Right to Shelter Isn’t Optional
It is World Human Rights Day this week. Across Australia, politicians read declarations and clai…
Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues
Two centuries ago, US President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to Europ…
Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Other countries are closely watching what happens
After months of anticipation and debate, Australia’s social media ban is now in force. Young Au…

Grant Unlocks Funding to Keep Faith Communities Safe

The Minns Labor Government has today announced that faith-based organisations can share in $5m of funding to enhance the safety and security of religious communities across the state. Illustrating the government’s continue...

Big batteries are now outcompeting gas in the grid – and gas-rich Western Australia is at the forefront

Australia’s electricity grids are undergoing a profound transformation. Solar and wind have provided 99% of new generating capacity since 2015. Last month, renewables hit parity[1] with fossil fuels for the first time. But th...

The social media ban is just the start of Australia’s forthcoming restrictions – and teens have legitimate concerns
There has been massive global interest[1] in the new social media legislation introduced in Australia aimed at protecting children from the dangers of doom‑scrolling and mental‑health risks potent…
Politicians bank on people not caring about democracy – but research shows we do
Across the world, democracies are grappling with a widening gap between citizens and those who govern. Australia is no exception. Increasingly, people feel politics is something done to them, n…
Banning kids from social media doesn’t make online platforms safer. Here’s what will do that
The tech industry’s unofficial motto for two decades was “move fast and break things”. It was a philosophy that broke more than just taxi monopolies[1] or hotel chains[2]. It also constructed a di…
How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don’t use it
Year 12 Students across Australia will receive their ATARs this week and next. It’s a significant moment, with the ATAR often dominating media coverage of schooling at this time of year. But as t…

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