Climate change and the growing population in tropical and subtropical regions are accelerating the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, posing urgent public health challenges worldwide.
As more cases of the virus emerge outside Africa, there are significant concerns about its potential to escalate, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.
The first case of H5N1 bird flu was reported in Australia last week. Is the world prepared for what could lead to the next pandemic?
Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.
Jacinta Walsh’s great grandmother navigated oppressive policies her entire life, and didn’t have a public voice. Now, however, through the family’s storytelling, she does.
Hotter, drier conditions associated with El Niño can be detrimental to our health. These tips may help.
Cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be costly, but, in doing so, Victoria’s premier Daniel Andrews has called out the excesses of the sport mega-event industry.
XBB. 1.5 and other subvariants do signal a change in how the virus is mutating. Here’s what this means for Australia and globally.
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 rampant trade in fake sexual stimulants is a reminder of how easy it is for substandard medicines to take hold, and the need for greater public awareness.
A drug-monitoring program in hospital emergency departments is tracking the alarming rise of strange new psychoactive synthetic drugs in Australia.
The risks of facial recognition technology should be discussed now, before it becomes baked into the security and marketing systems of our increasingly surveillance-based society.
Researchers are working to transform conventional CCTV cameras into autonomously intelligent systems that can detect crimes in real time.
As technology advances, the use of spyware in crime investigation is almost unavoidable, but it raises questions about the threat to privacy, freedom of speech, and civil society.
To maintain the integrity of our history, and the ability to tell our stories about our nation, the government should fully commit to the digital transformation of these fragile records.
Public-space cameras are meant to make us feel safer, but women don’t always see them that way.
Unprecedented efforts are driving the global push for a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how it's likely to be rolled out in Australia.
Giving police and PSOs the power to detain individuals for preventative reasons raises concerns for the rule of law and human rights principles.
A recent survey of Australians’ attitudes towards the use of facial recognition technology revealed significant concerns about privacy, security, and bias.
In this episode Dr Susan Carland finds out how Monash experts are harnessing the strengths of social media platforms to make a positive impact on mental health.
The COVIDSafe contact tracing app raises serious concerns for privacy, even if installing it is voluntary.
Governments need to assess the consequences of their actions against the wellbeing of the most at-risk from the social and economic costs of the policy response to the pandemic.
The significance of sport in society, particularly in the current crisis, runs much deeper than merely supporting your favourite team.
Coronavirus infections are growing and crossing geographic borders, but what are they, and should we be worried?
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