By Jesse Whitehead, Senior Research Fellow, Te Ngira Institute for Population Research, University of Waikato
Polly Atatoa Carr, Associate Professor of Population Health, University of Waikato
A delve into the Rugby League World Cup’s demographic data reveals a story about family ties, migration and opportunity across the ocean.
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By Javed Ali, Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan
The Trump administration has sunk reputational and military costs into the Middle East conflict. But continuing risks alienating voters further.
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By Anastasia Powell, Professor of Family and Sexual Violence, RMIT University
British comedian and actor Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, related to multiple victims, after a four-week trial in London.
He was acquitted on three other charges.
The offences for which Brand was convicted occurred nearly two decades ago.
Meanwhile, United Kingdom police are investigating further allegations of rape…
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By Christine Slaughter, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boston University
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race was one of the most-watched contests in the 2026 midterm elections.
As the results for this race came in, I had my eye on one demographic: Black voters. I am a political scientist who studies Black political behavior. My research has been published…
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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
With a day till the election, final polls show a left shift but the right still in front – with the Opportunity Party’s fate still a decisive factor.
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By Alyson Wright, Adjunct Fellow in Public Health, Menzies School of Health Research
Mark de Souza, PhD Candidate in Sustainable Healthcare, The University of Melbourne
Sharon Campbell, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Health Research, University of Tasmania
It’s the build-up in northern Australia – the time of year when heat and humidity get worse ahead of the wet season. Common phrases such as “going troppo” or “mango madness” give a sense of the effects. Tempers fray and tensions rise.
There’s now emerging evidence that humidity makes heat more dangerous. Humid…
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By Holly Kirk, Associate Professor and ARC Industry Fellow, Urban Ecology, Curtin University
Spring is the season of blooming flowers and buzzing bees.
It’s also the time of year when birds are breeding and raising fluffy little chicks. Between September and November these baby birds, also known as fledglings, learn to fly and eventually leave the nest.
You may well have encountered one of these bedraggled, slightly confused birds on a neighbourhood…
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By Caitlin Macdonald, Researcher, School of Art, Communication and English, University of Sydney
These podcasts reflect the depth and diversity of Australia’s literary scene, offering unfiltered chats that focus on new books, contentious or cosy classics and more.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the country’s economic ills.
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By Grant Duncan, Research Associate, Public Policy Institute, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
With so many variables in play, and polls pointing to a very tight result, there may be no obvious winner on the night – and a long wait for a new government.
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