By Douglas Sheil, Professor, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, Wageningen University
For the EUDR to succeed, this delay must serve as a catalyst for both political and practical reforms — unlocking meaningful progress for forests, farmers, and truly transparent, fair trade.
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By Susan M. Sawyer, Professor of Adolescent Health The University of Melbourne; Director, Royal Children's Hospital Centre for Adolescent Health; and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne
Sylvia C. Lin, Postdoctoral research fellow, Deakin University; Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Australia’s world-first national legislation to restrict access to social media accounts for children under 16 years old has been in force for about three months. New data from a survey of 1,070 Australian adults provides tantalising evidence of some positive effects.
The YouGov survey found many parents had noticed several positive behavioural shifts in their children aged 16 and under since the law took effect on December…
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By Tina Soliman Hunter, Professor of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Macquarie University
Israel and Iran have both attacked critical energy infrastructure sites. So what does this mean for energy prices here in Australia, and around the world?
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By Anne Hardy, Adjunct professor, Tourism, Southern Cross University
Giancarlo Fedeli, Associate professor, Università degli Studi di Bergamo
Those who watched the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics probably placed Italy high on their travel bucket lists.
Global events frequently generate abrupt spikes in visitor demand.
This is a boon for many tourism operators and business owners, but it often leads to short-term yet significant pressures on destinations, resulting in concerns regarding…
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By Octavia Calder-Dawe, Lecturer in Health Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Kate Smith, Postgraduate Researcher in Health Psychology, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Outbreaks of bacterial meningitis at NZ and UK universities highlight a need for greater understanding and ongoing support for those who survive an infection.
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By Darius Sepehri, Doctoral Candidate, Comparative Literature, Religion and History of Philosophy, University of Sydney
Nowruz (meaning “new day” in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring – and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox. The date varies, between March 19 and 21 – this year, it’s March 21.
Within Iran, this year’s Nowruz will be especially emotionally charged, as its cities are under bombardment by Israel and the United…
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By Kurt Sengul, Research fellow, Far-Right Communication, Macquarie University
Jordan McSwiney, Senior research fellow, University of Canberra
One Nation’s unprecedented surge in the polls raises important questions about whether a party built on grievance can present coherent policies to voters.
While a Pauline Hanson-led federal government remains highly unlikely, One Nation now sees itself as a…
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By Natalie Peng, Lecturer in Accounting, The University of Queensland
Your super balance isn’t supposed to be a scorecard. But there are simple steps everyone can take to boost it, at any stage of life.
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By Bhiamie Williamson, Research Fellow in Disaster Resilience, Monash University
Alexander Perlinski, Senior Research Officer at National Indigenous Disaster Resilience, Monash University
Indigenous communities are often the worst hit when major disasters strike. The recent floods across the Northern Territory are a case in point.
Last week, residents in the regional centre of Katherine were either evacuated or sought shelter at relief centres after the worst flooding in 28 years. Meanwhile, the remote Indigenous communities of Wugularr, Jilkminggan, Daly River and Palumpa were evacuated to Darwin. But the support provided to Indigenous…
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By Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University
Christopher Blyth, Paediatrician, Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinical Microbiologist, The Kids Research Institute Australia, The University of Western Australia
A fear of needles can stop many children from getting a flu vaccine. But a new nasal spray will be available in 2026. Is your kid eligible?
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