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.
A new national survey has found career stability and funding are two key factors turning young scientists away from research.
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.
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.
A new world-first study of nearly 700 Australian parents or caregivers confirms more education and training is needed for those involved in every stage of the process.
The federal government’s announcement of $3.5 million to fund a healthy masculinities project trial is promising, but lacks detail on precisely how the funds will be used, and what will inform the programs.
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.
If there’s proof needed that something needs changing, it’s surely the furtive cry we hear to “close the gap”.
Are the rapid advancements in AI, medicine and neuroscience propelling us towards a transhumanist future?
Trace the increasingly blurred line between man and machine in the world of transhumanism on our “What Happens Next?” podcast.
MyMedicare is a new voluntary scheme that allows patients to register with their usual GP. How will it work? And how might it benefit patients? Here’s what we know so far.
Australian radio pays between just 10-27% of the commercial rates paid elsewhere in the world, meaning local artists are being considerably underpaid.
While the actions outlined in the plans are admirable, achieving the set targets will require a significant increase in urgency and funding.
There’s really no such thing as one global internet – it all depends on your perspective. But the internet is poised to fracture even more.
Without innovation in all five building phases, the industry won’t have the capacity to meet market demands or to deliver the social and affordable housing the government is promising.
An innovative joint initiative is continuing to break down the barriers that prevent young people from playing community sport.
As the Voice to Parliament referendum draws closer, it’s worth noting the main regulations relating to matters such as advertising, authorisation, and financial disclosure.
New research from The Smith Family tracks a group of young people, two years after finishing high school.
Australia has moved from a laggard to a global leader in leaving care policy and practice, but further work is required to broadly address three major areas.
Health status is more complex than just your address. At a population level, the biggest predictor of health status is the social determinants of health. We need to think outside the box to determine who needs care most, and how it can be delivered.
A new research program will target biological causes and possible treatments, including anti-psychotic drugs, brain stimulation and hormones.
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.
Can genetically-modified cell therapies correct the immune system’s mistaken attack of healthy cells and tissues?
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