One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
Education policymakers, businesses and the IT industry are all having their say about what AI in education might look like in the future, but one voice is missing from all these prognostications – the students who it will impact.
The recent US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long-overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.
Researchers have identified stark differences between adolescent males and females during the height of the pandemic restrictions.
In assessing Scott Morrison’s prime ministership, several factors need to be taken into account. On many of them, his record is poor.
The beginning of the new school year begins today in Victoria, and for some families the date fills them with trepidation.
New research shows that for people living with long COVID and intimate partner violence, each was exacerbated by the other and services were inadequate.
It was thought that after the pandemic, young people’s outlook for the future might have improved. But the latest Australian Youth Barometer survey shows it’s actually become worse.
To rebuild our children’s mental health after the duress of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must redefine how mental health services are delivered to our communities, and create a scaffold of affordable and accessible support.
Daniel Andrews’ decision to resign will cause potential challenges for the state Labor Party, and opportunities for the Opposition to become more electorally competitive.
Given its remit and membership, the inquiry is unlikely to break new ground – and has met fierce opposition even before starting its work.
Although Michele Bullock has been with the bank for four decades, the past two have been in areas remote from interest rate setting, meaning she won’t feel compelled to defend the mistakes of the past.
New research from The Smith Family tracks a group of young people, two years after finishing high school.
Paying for a tattoo and then paying again to have it removed may be expensive, but living with regret is enduring.
The budget’s back in surplus after 15 years, briefly, and there are measures to ease cost-of-living pressures, but can it tame inflation?
It’s a myth that only household price increases cause inflation. Consumer behaviour may also be a factor.
A four-year study of households has shown how the increasing focus on our homes as sites of work, rest and play can increase energy use despite soaring prices.
Experimenting with low-waste living shows it’s not easy being green. But householders can help policymakers design better waste management systems.
The Omicron strain is driving a rapid increase in China, and is quicker to transmit than other variants.
Despite the often-divisive discussions leading up to this state election, the next state parliament should focus on developing community cohesion in public health.
The first Labor budget in nine years, delivered against a grim economic backdrop, contains few surprises as it charts Australia's way through uncertain times and high-cost hazards.
New research shows Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdowns exacerbated existing loneliness among older people, leading to emotional suffering, and feelings of rejection.
There’s an expectation the “teals” will provide further challenges to the established parties in the Victorian election. But there are some key differences from May’s federal election.
Why compassion should be paired with personal responsibility to deal with new pandemic waves.
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