By Justin Robinson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Nuffield Politics Research Centre, University of Oxford
The autumn 2025 budget came at a crucial time for the Labour government. With their popularity at record lows, how Labour continues to manage the economy is key for its prospects at the next election.
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, framed the budget around cutting the cost of living – with good reason. New research from my colleagues…
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By Benjamin Selwyn, Professor of International Relations and International Development, Department of International Relations, University of Sussex
The expansion of global food supply chains can reduce food security, while improving regional food systems can improve food security.
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By Peter Mayer, Associate Professor, School of History and Politics, University of Adelaide
Sukhmani Khorana, Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture, UNSW Sydney
One Nation voters and older people are much more likely to be concerned about the number of migrants in Australia.
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By Natalie Peng, Lecturer in Accounting, The University of Queensland
Too many superannuation funds are still failing to provide sufficient support to retirees, three years after being urged to lift standards, Australia’s top regulators have warned.
This failure to prepare comes despite the massive demographic wave of Australians already in or about to enter retirement.
A new report from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) reveals…
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By Kira Button, PhD Candidate in Psychology, Deakin University
Nicholas Taylor, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University
Peter Miller, Professor of Violence Prevention and Addiction Studies, Deakin University
The design, atmosphere and management of nightlife venues can increase or decrease the risk of sexual harm, new research shows.
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By Alexa Scarlata, Lecturer, Digital Communication, RMIT University
Alex Munt, Associate Professor, Media Arts & Production, University of Technology Sydney
Ari Mattes, Lecturer in Communications and Media, University of Notre Dame Australia
Elliott Logan, Lecturer in Film, Screen, and Culture, Monash University
Erin Harrington, Senior Lecturer in English and Cultural Studies, University of Canterbury
Jessica Gildersleeve, Professor of English Literature, University of Southern Queensland
Liz Giuffre, Associate Professor in Media, University of Technology Sydney
Alongside some fresh Christmas flicks, there’s another ‘Carol’ featured in this month’s wrap – but this one is miserable, and trying to evade aliens.
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By Lin Tian, Research Fellow, Data Science Institute, University of Technology Sydney
Marian-Andrei Rizoiu, Associate Professor in Behavioral Data Science, University of Technology Sydney
Small language models are like specialised tools in a toolbox, compared to something like ChatGPT that brings the whole workshop.
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By Adam Hartland, Adjunct Associate Professor, Lincoln University, New Zealand
The invasion threatens more than water. Clams could foul dam intakes and reduce hydroelectric efficiency in a river that generates 13% of New Zealand’s power.
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By Lilian Barraclough, PhD Student, Social Practice and Transformational Change, University of Guelph
One of the leading causes of climate grief and anxiety among young people is government inaction that has amplified feelings of betrayal, anger and despair about climate change.
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By Adrienne Marshall, Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
Ski season is here, but while the eastern half of the U.S. digs out from winter storms, the western U.S. snow season has been off to a very slow start.
The snowpack was far below normal across most of the West on Dec. 1, 2025. Denver didn’t see its first measurable snowfall until Nov. 29 – more than a month past normal, and its latest…
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