People living with disability are disproportionally affected by climate change-induced disasters, which is why we need more disability-inclusive decision-making in climate adaptation plans.
Cultural burning has enjoyed a strong resurgence in recent years. Now this cool burn technique is being used to ward off disastrous bushfires.
Complex and interconnected threats to global peace and security demands innovative and interconnected thinking by experts working across academic disciplines and industry sectors.
Why have successive Australian governments found it so difficult to truly embrace the country’s potential to become a clean energy superpower?
Why did the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse? And, just as importantly, how might we make other bridges more safe against such collapse?
This new war with Israel will provide no solution to the deeply-rooted problems of Gaza. Instead, it’s destined to exacerbate the terrible situation of Gaza’s residents.
Leaving behind the troubled city of Jakarta isn’t a new development in Indonesia’s history.
Fijian youth are combining modern science with traditional knowledge to develop innovative responses to the immediate threat posed by climate change.
After a decade of climate wars, Australia is suddenly united, with state, territory and federal governments aiming for net zero by 2050 for the first time.
It’s imperative we build national capacity programs for healthcare professionals to respond and manage climate change-related impacts on health, disasters, and risk reductions.
If the 2018 election, which produced the so-called “Danslide”, was a disaster for the Liberals, this election amounts to a catastrophe.
Love him or hate him – and there are plenty in each camp – Daniel Andrews has become one of the most significant state premiers in modern history. This month, he may win yet another term.
The army of Good Samaritans propping up the country’s social and economic fabric is shrinking. But it’s not necessarily a lack of desire to volunteer that’s to blame.
Unclear and often mixed messages have contributed to public confusion that has arguably placed people’s health at risk.
Sexual violence, a weapon of war recognised by many governments and international institutions, impacts thousands of people during and after conflicts. But how widespread and systematic it is largely remains a mystery.
The federal government’s Rapid Antigen Test policy is a disaster by any measure. It should own up to its policy failure and try to improve the situation as soon as possible.
Could psychedelic drugs provide the next big breakthrough in psychiatry? This episode of the ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast considers the regulatory, cultural and scientific aspects of psychedelic treatment for mental illness – and how innovation in this area could improve the lives of millions of people.
A new research paper outlines how we can cool our urban spaces – and what will happen if we don’t.
Developing specialist youth mental health hubs is vital if we’re to address the growing mental health emergency of young people’s depression and anxiety.
When he volunteered to become one of the public faces of Victoria’s COVID-19 health response, Professor Allen Cheng’s life changed course dramatically – and accelerated.
Fifty years ago, 35 men died when 2000 tonnes of concrete came crashing down over the Yarra River. But what have we learnt from the tragedy?
Not all people in banks are unethical, but banking does attract unethical people.
Has Australia opened a new chapter in national selfhood with increased emotional articulation as a healthy response to the COVID-19 pandemic?
An extension of Victoria's state of emergency may well be justified – but there's no call for it to be for 12 months without returning to parliament to argue the case.
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