The Victorian government’s decision to reject a second Melbourne injecting room earlier this year provoked a polarised public debate, but one voice was largely missing in the media coverage.
Enough time has been lost arguing “jobs versus climate” – the transition to renewable energy is now rightly understood as an economic opportunity, rather than a detrimental trade-off.
Artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword that can help enhance transparency, but also perpetuate false claims about sustainability efforts.
There’s an urgent need to create clearer, easier and more supportive pathways for Australians diagnosed with dementia.
Healthcare professionals play a critical role in supporting breastfeeding mothers, but they often face challenges that hinder their ability to provide optimal care.
The tragic deaths of two First Nations women highlight systemic failings, and the urgent need for a Human Rights Act in Australia.
With exit polls predicting a landslide win, new PM Keir Starmer’s dull but steady approach seems to have paid off, but what does it mean for UK politics, and the rest of the world?
Ransomware has become a rising threat within government, business and academic circles, but there are ways to protect against it.
By basing any AI regulation on the principles of justice, we can take a balanced approach that promotes innovation while safeguarding societal interests.
Nitazenes can be up to 50 times stronger than fentanyl. They’re not yet common in Australia, so now’s the time to implement policies to reduce their harm and limit their uptake.
Some organisations are championing inclusive marketing to create a sense of acceptance, belonging, empowerment, equality, and respect among diverse consumer groups.
While a UK Labour government would undoubtedly pursue closer alignment with the European Union, there are strategic and ideological reasons that will keep the UK engaged in the Indo-Pacific region.
Hit cooking show MasterChef’s gas sponsorship deal has sparked accusations of greenwashing, and adds to a long tradition of normalising domestic gas consumption.
Low-income customers who qualify for subsidised rates are five times more likely to use shared e-scooters and e-bikes for daily travel. People with disabilities also value them.
From producing a transmedia digital hub to launching an internationally-touring immersive exhibition, Associate Professor Tony Moore’s Conviction Politics points to the importance of leading with an enterprising mindset in academia.
There are deeply concerning social trends playing out in our schools that Australian schools aren’t adequately equipped to deal with. The time is long overdue for actions that will build a whole-of-government response to solve these issues.
Cancelling Crown’s licence would have sent a very clear message that no entity is too big to fail. The achievement of effective regulation, including effective protection for vulnerable people, remains some way off.
The naming, for the first time, of specific companies, not just industries, and what they pay their male and female workers, is set to pressure employers to take action.
Loneliness isn’t a universal occurrence in later life, but tends to affect older people who live alone or in care homes. We must work collectively to destigmatise loneliness, and create a safe space to talk about it.
As Medicare turns 40 years old this month, it’s important to reflect on its achievements, and also what needs to be done to remodel it.
New research shows that for people living with long COVID and intimate partner violence, each was exacerbated by the other and services were inadequate.
2023 was a watershed year for women’s reproductive rights in Australia, but the cost of contraception and abortion services remains too high.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms have been dealt a massive blow, with the Supreme Court effectively expanding its authority to oversee legislation, including basic laws.
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities are warned to prepare.
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