By Alex Burchmore, Senior Lecturer, Art History and Curatorial Studies, Australian National University
Our Story: Aboriginal Chinese People at the National Museum of Australia brings together contemporary art, personal reflections and archival photographs
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By Judy Ingham, Newsletter Producer, The Conversation
We continue to hear your views on beach flags. Also in this edited selection of your letters: First Nations climate knowledge and drivers as revenue sources.
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By Paola Alexandria Pinto de Magalhães, Investigador - Facultad de Enfermería - Desarrollo Positivo de Niños y Adolescentes, Universidad de Navarra
Maider Belintxon Martín, Profesora de la Facultad de Enfermería. Directora del Departamento de Enfermería Comunitaria y Materno Infantil. Área de conocimiento: materno-infantil, Universidad de Navarra
Pablo Tabuenca Agramonte, Doctorando. Atención de enfermería en la infancia y adolescencia, Universidad de Navarra
January can feel exhausting. With the magic of Christmas and New Year fading fast, returning to routine brings with it an undeniable emotional slump. But is it really the saddest month?
The idea of “Blue Monday” caught on in 2005, when British psychologist Cliff Arnall announced that he had identified the saddest day of the year using a mathematical formula that factored in climate, post-holiday debt, and dwindling motivation in keeping up with New Year’s resolutions.
The scientific community quickly…
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By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne
The aftermath of the Bondi terror attacks has brought about a shift in polling for the Albanese government, which has been riding high since its thumping win in the 2025 federal election.
In the latest polls, Labor leads in Newspoll by 55–45 but only by 52–48 in Resolve. In Newspoll, Labor has 32% of the primary vote, One Nation 22% and the Coalition just 21%, but Resolve has the Coalition ten points ahead of One Nation.
A national Newspoll,…
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By Samuel Garrett, Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney
Trump has spent the first year of his second term pushing the limits of presidential power. He’s the latest in a long line of leaders who try to bypass Congress.
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By Natalina Zlatevska, Professor of Marketing, University of Technology Sydney
Aimee E. Smith, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Net Zero Observatory, The University of Queensland
After a disaster, getting help from people who are distant and unaffected is crucial. This is how charities can encourage generosity through connection.
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By Isabelle Onley, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, Adelaide University
Katie Smith, Research Program Manger, Wildlife Crime Research Hub, Adelaide University
Kellie Toole, Lecturer in Law, Adelaide University
Phill Cassey, Director of the Wildlife Crime Research Hub, Australian Research Council Industry Laureate Fellow, Adelaide University
Around the world, wildlife and environmental crime is surging. It is estimated to be the fourth largest organised transnational crime sector, and to be growing at a rate two to three times faster than the global economy.
This kind of crime can take many forms, from the trafficking and trade of native species to the unlawful removal and clearance of habitat and species, lethal control such as poisoning of native animals, and illegal fishing.…
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By Chloe Riley, Doctoral Candidate, Creative Writing, Australian National University
Re-reading Jane Eyre after my diagnoses of autism and ADHD, her journey resembles the struggles of autistic women who learn to mask. I’m not the first one to see it.
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By Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University
Running with your kids can be a great way to spend time together and build some healthy habits. But when is the right age is to start?
Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just choosing a number. But here are some principles to help you both decide when they can start.
What do the physical activity guidelines say?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends kids aged five to 17 do at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise every day.
This should mainly…
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By Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith, Research Fellow in Gynaecology, Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
Mike Armour, Associate Professor at NICM Health Research Institute, Western Sydney University
For the first time, research has put a dollar figure on the medical and economic toll of these relatively common conditions in New Zealand.
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