By Yvette Grant, PhD Candidate in Dance and Dance History Tutor, The University of Melbourne
In Justin Peck’s Copland Dance Episodes, dancers of The Australian Ballet move through 22 episodes to music by legendary American composer Aaron Copland.
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By Andrew B. Watkins, Adjunct Professor (Practice) in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
Sweltering temperatures are shattering records across Europe, as the continent battles a deadly heatwave.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, France endured its hottest days in history, with western regions reaching highs of between 39°C and 43°C. Wednesday was the…
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Detainees stand by a window inside the federal immigration center at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, where ICE is housing detained immigrants, on May 26, 2026. © 2026 Adam Gray/Getty Images 52 people died in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody during the first 500 days of President Trump’s second term, reflecting a soaring mortality rate. ICE so severely limits the information it provides to Congress, families, and the public that oversight is nearly impossible.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Congress should act immediately…
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By Amnesty International
An armed group backed by the Congolese army (FARDC) has killed and tortured civilians, looted property, and abducted women as sexual slaves in Rutshuru territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Amnesty International said today. The Collective of Movements for Change-People’s Defence Forces (CMC-FDP) is a member of the Wazalendo (“patriots” in Swahili), a […] The post DRC: Authorities must end support for armed group suspected of war crimes appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Steve Georgakis, Senior Lecturer of Pedagogy and Sports Studies, University of Sydney
Tony Popovic and the Socceroos take on Paraguay in San Francisco on Friday in their third and final World Cup group-stage match.
After a brilliant opening win against Turkey, the Socceroos crashed down to earth against…
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By Shae McCrystal, Professor of Labour Law, University of Sydney
A workplace law expert explains what your rights are – and whether employers who suspect people of not being sick can ask for a medical certificate.
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By Chris Wallace, Professor, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
Something went very right in Australian politics this week – and it’s worth pausing and reflecting on how and why that is.
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By David Tuffley, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Applied Ethics and CyberSecurity, Griffith University
Western Australia’s police are now scanning faces in real time. The technology works – roughly. The laws to govern it do not yet exist.
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By Louise Martin-Chew, Honorary Research Fellow, School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland
Avatar: Forms of Vishnu at the Art Gallery of New South Wales presents 200 artworks spanning 1,500 years, from international and Australian collections.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Federal politics has a new party, with two “teal” MPs but no leader.
Sydney MPs Zali Steggall, who holds the seat of Warringah, and Allegra Spender, from Wentworth, on Thursday formally announced the Community Strong Australia party.
So far they have not attracted other teal MPs. Monique Ryan and Kate Chaney earlier ruled out joining. Nicolette Boele said on Thursday that “for now” she was remaining an independent, which was the “mandate” her electorate of Bradfield had given her.
Community Strong…
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