By Ian A. Wright, Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Western Sydney University
Floods can increase the risk of water contamination. A water safety expert explains how you can ensure your water is safe to drink.
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By Brandon Michael Sideleau, PhD student studying human-saltwater crocodile conflict, Charles Darwin University
There’s has been no significant growth in crocodile numbers in the Top End in more than a decade. But that doesn’t mean floodwaters are safe.
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By Walid El Houri
The destruction of Gaza did not remain confined there. Predictably, it has become a precedent, shaping the wars in Lebanon and Iran as international law erodes under selective outrage.
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By Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Le Chi Thanh. © Private The Thai authorities should immediately release Le Chi Thanh, a prominent Vietnamese anti-corruption activist, and ensure that he is not forcibly returned to Vietnam, Human Rights Watch said today.Le Chi Thanh’s lawyers told Human Rights Watch that the Vietnamese embassy in Bangkok has been pressing Thai authorities to deport him as soon as possible to Vietnam, where he would be at serious risk of arbitrary detention, torture, and an unfair trial.“Returning Le Chi Thanh to Vietnam would place the outspoken anti-corruption activist in grave…
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By Francesco Perono Cacciafoco, Associate Professor in Linguistics, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Some years ago, my linguistic research team and I started to develop a computational tool aimed at reconstructing the text of the Singapore Stone. Now that software is ready.
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By Madeleine Stirling, Research Assistant, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making & Society, The University of Melbourne
Christine Parker, Professor of Law, The University of Melbourne
Daniel Angus, Professor of Digital Communication, Director of QUT Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology
Recently, the federal government released a consultation paper seeking input on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or restrict infant formula marketing in Australia. The consultation is open for submissions until April 10.
Until February 2025, Australian formula brands were under a voluntary agreement not to advertise formula products for babies aged 0 to 12 months, in order to support and protect breastfeeding.
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By Bob Bowker, Honorary Professorial Fellow, Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, Australian National University
The US will no doubt remain a strategic partner, but Gulf nations have greater agency – and may not be afraid to use it.
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By Tony Wood, Senior Fellow in Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute
Governments in Australia and New Zealand aren’t sitting idle in the face of spiking fuel prices. Here’s what they’re doing – and what might make a difference
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By Sam Crawley, Teaching Fellow, School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
More than 60% of New Zealanders would like the government to do more to address climate change. But this won’t necessarily change how they vote.
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By Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
Emily Burch, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lecturer, Southern Cross University
Almond or cashew butter might sound fancier than plain old peanut butter. But you might be surprised to find which one’s better for you.
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