Election diary: Energy is in the foreground – but climate change is ‘in the shadows’
Climate Change has taken the back seat while both parties sell their energy policies as better to reduce prices. And why has ...
How should police officers use force? The Kristian White case is an insight into what the community thinks
The police officer avoided jail time for the manslaughter of 95 year-old Clare Nowland. The case shows what the community ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Hosting the UN climate summit is far from ‘madness’ – here’s how Australia stands to benefit
Peter Dutton says co-hosting the 2026 UN climate summit is ‘madness’. But Australia would be mad to miss out on the benefits, ...
These 3 arguments are part of the long game in Trump’s trade wars
The world of liberalised trade that followed the end of the Cold War in 1990 is ending. This could be the United States’ ...
The best space telescope you never heard of just shut down
On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut ...
What are caretaker conventions and how do they limit governments during election periods?
Election campaigns invariably provoke accusations of government breaching caretaker conventions. Here’s what governments can ...
Uncertainty and pessimism abound. Will fear be enough to push Dutton into office?
The Liberal leader goes into this election presenting a particularly bleak worldview. Whether voters are in step with that ...
School phone ban one year on: our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success
The phone ban was meant to improve learning by reducing distractions. But students report feeling left out of decisions, and ...