While AI and robotics reshape our reality, experts explore how these emerging tools could be used to create a more equitable future – from healthcare breakthroughs to Indigenous-led innovation.
The government's decision to change the way costs are awarded in all federal discrimination claims is a long-awaited positive step towards reforming discrimination laws, but additional modifications should be considered.
Mounting evidence suggests the rubble of an asteroid once formed a ring orbiting our planet’s equator.
In a climate-related milestone, from January next year Australian companies will be required by law to report on their climate risks, opportunities, and greenhouse gas emissions.
The media’s attention-grabbing headlines are misguided and unhelpful, when the focus needs to be on how our school systems are failing students and teachers.
Australia has come some way since the Sex Discrimination Act came into effect 40 years ago this month, but there’s still more work to be done.
If a future Coalition government was to bring nuclear into the mix, energy costs for residential and, especially, industrial customers would likely increase.
A parliamentary committee has recommended a dedicated act to protect human rights. Here’s how it could work.
Workers tunnelling through mountains and redirecting rivers, powering and irrigating the nation ... We think of the Snowy scheme as a successful nation-building project, but it wasn’t always that way.
Many artists are expected to organise their own ticket sales and event promotion. This is coupled with low pay from venues and having to juggle music with other full-time jobs.
We crave certainty in our weather forecasts. But that’s only possible for big weather events such as cyclones and major storms. Everything else is probability.
School-leavers want flexibility and gig work offers it. But how will that affect the economy?
In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.
A new five-year study aims to build a broad picture of illicit drug use in regional Victoria, to better-understand the gaps in local health service planning.
A new report reveals gendered disadvantage in Australia is so deeply systemic and entrenched that even the COVID-19 pandemic failed to have an impact.
Instilling values of respect and tolerance can contribute to fostering a more joyful, inclusive, and equitable school environment.
It might sound like difficult terrain, but ideas of nationhood can be progressive as well as regressive, and could help bind Australians ahead of the Voice referendum.
Despite existing frameworks such as the UN Guiding Principles, more precise guidance on implementing standards to combat modern slavery are needed.
Australia has leapt to 26th in the 2023 World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report, but we’re still behind countries such as New Zealand and Rwanda.
To create robust and adaptable digital crisis response centres, we need to have a better understanding of how first responders behave and act during a disaster situation.
Play has the power to boost focus, innovation and wellbeing. A new “What Happens Next?” episode offers expert insights into its transformative effects.
Australian radio pays between just 10-27% of the commercial rates paid elsewhere in the world, meaning local artists are being considerably underpaid.
Until crucial steps are taken, the current “system” of payment of academic casuals or sessional staff will continue to be an unproductive source of contestation.
The Andrews government has made a decent first step to reduce Victoria’s mountain of debt by $30 billion over the next decade.
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