By Alexandra Wake, Professor, Journalism, RMIT University
As authoritarian influence and disinformation grow across the Indo-Pacific, Australia is still failing to back one of its strongest assets: trusted journalism.
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By Terry Isson, Senior Lecturer in Marine Science, University of Waikato
Investment in carbon removal technologies is rising rapidly, but some models overestimate how much carbon is captured because they don’t cover all Earth processes.
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By Amnesty International
Responding to the charges brought against detained Ekattor Television journalists Farzana Rupa and Mozammel Haque by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), reportedly in relation to a ‘misleading’ report on the deadly crackdown on protesters at the Shapla Square in May 2013, Smriti Singh, South Asia Regional Director of Amnesty International said: “Freedom of expression extends […] The post Bangladesh: Authorities must immediately drop ICT charges against journalists for carrying out their work appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Matthew Bowes, Senior Associate, Economic Prosperity and Democracy, Grattan Institute
For policy nerds like me, the week after the federal budget usually brings some much-needed quiet. After months of speculation and drip-fed policy announcements, we’re usually well and truly ready to move on.
Not this year. The government has announced plans to limit negative gearing to new builds, and to reform how it taxes income from trusts and
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By Paul Strangio, Emeritus Professor of Politics, Monash University
The job of leading the country has undoubtedly grown more challenging in the past quarter century. But much of that has been brought on by the leaders themselves.
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By Kevin Morrison, Industry Fellow, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney
Rich countries have been burning through oil stockpiles and seeking other suppliers to avoid the global energy crunch. But these measures have limits
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By Colin Caprani, Associate Professor, Civil Engineering, Monash University
Scott Menegon, Senior Lecturer, Civil and Construction Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology
Key features of the famous monument defend it from earthquakes – but we can’t know if that’s what the builders had in mind.
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By Maddison Sideris, Associate Teaching Fellow, Sociology, Deakin University
Before the end of the year, dating app Bumble will be getting rid of the swipe and introducing an AI powered dating assistant.
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By Sam Bennett, Disability Program Director, Grattan Institute
Owain Emslie, Senior Associate, Disability Program, Grattan Institute
A lot has to go right for the $37.8 billion in NDIS savings to be delivered without leaving disabled people to fall through the cracks.
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By Edwina Preston, PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
Some of our most loved stories centre on sisters, from fairytales like Snow White and Rose Red to Little Women. Edwina Preston reflects on why sisters matter so much.
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