By Nick Haslam, Professor of Psychology, The University of Melbourne
The Let Them world is far removed from the interconnected reality of social life, writes Nick Haslam. But books such as this may be useful.
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By Simone McCarthy, Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Commercial Determinants of Health, Deakin University
Hannah Pitt, Senior Research Fellow – Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University
Samantha Thomas, Professor of Public Health, Deakin University
Whatever the code, whatever the season, Australian sports fans are bombarded with gambling ads.
Drawing on Australians’ passion, loyalty and pride for sport, the devastating health and social consequences of gambling – including financial stress, homelessness, family violence, and mental health issues – are largely sidelined.
Instead, ads continue to normalise gambling, encouraging punters to embrace mateship and “have a crack” on gambling apps.
A missed opportunity…
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By Christopher Laurikainen Gaete, PhD Candidate, University of Wollongong
Anthony Dosseto, Professor of Geochemistry, University of Wollongong
Lee Arnold, Associate Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide, University of Wollongong
Scott Hocknull, Senior Scientist and Curator, Geosciences, Queensland Museum, and Honorary Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
Australia’s giant Protemnodon kangaroos didn’t die out everywhere at the same time. Instead, extinction proceeded one habitat at a time.
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By Garritt C. Van Dyk, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Waikato
The Anzac biscuit is a cultural icon, invented after the first world war. But women still provided necessities and small comforts to the ANZACs.
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By Edward Yiu, Associate Professor, School of Business, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
William Cheung, Associate professor, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Renters who receive the accomodation supplement end up paying more for housing than those who don’t. But mortgage support offers better value for taxpayers.
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By Nazia Pathan, PhD, Postdoctoral Researcher, Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University
By understanding a patient’s unique genetic profile, biomarker readings and lifestyle information, doctors could tailor the most effective and safest treatments for that individual.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to have devastating consequences, particularly for women and children, who face an increased risk of conflict-related sexual violence.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
A re-elected Albanese government will take the unprecedented step of buying or obtaining options over key critical minerals to protect Australia’s national interest.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
From handling town hall hecklers to swaying voters through podcasts and online algorithms, Australian election campaigns have transformed in recent generations.
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By Tanitiã Munroe, PhD candidate (ABD) and researcher, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
A report by the Ontario Human Rights Commission brings family testimony together with extensive analysis to create a policy blueprint for improving education for Black students.
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