By Meredith Primrose Jones, Researcher, Oceania Cyber Security Centre, RMIT University
Many oil refineries have caught fire recently. Whether caused by drone strike or accident, the result is the same: more pressure on shaky energy systems.
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By Patrizia Biondi, Academic, Visual Arts, University of Sydney
The Venice Biennale is the most prestigious recurring event in contemporary art. What does it mean that the 2026 edition will take place without a jury?
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By Thomas Jeffries, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University
Authorities are racing to contain a suspected outbreak of a rare respiratory disease. A microbiologist explains what it is and how it spreads.
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By Xiujian Peng, Senior Research Fellow, Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University
James Giesecke, Professor, Centre of Policy Studies and the Impact Project, Victoria University
China’s latest national accounts show the economy grew by about 5% through 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026, pointing to resilience despite ongoing trade tensions.
But the underlying picture is weaker: growth slowed last year and, while it has stabilised, it remains below pre-COVID levels.
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By Martin Kear, Lecturer, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney
The Israeli prime minister is using the ‘Gaza playbook’ to decimate southern Lebanon, but it won’t eliminate the threat from the militant group.
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By Luke Beck, Professor of Constitutional Law, Monash University
Doctors have often threatened legal action over health policy in Australia. But there is nothing in the Constitution to stop the government capping specialist fees.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
In his first term, Anthony Albanese was highly reluctant to break promises, but like we learned with stage 3 tax cuts, not immune to breaking them.
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By Rahul Sen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics and Finance, Auckland University of Technology
Punishing penalties for not meeting investment targets? A ‘tsunami’ of Indian migrants? The full agreement suggests the deal is not that dangerous.
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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
In both the Redbridge and Freshwater polls, Anthony Albanese’s net favourability has jumped eight points since late March to -9. In Redbridge, the Coalition rebounded from a low of 17% in March to 22%.
The Liberals have easily held the Victorian state seat of Nepean at a byelection on Saturday. In Tasmanian upper house elections also on Saturday, a left-wing independent is likely to gain the seat of Huon from a conservative independent.
Redbridge poll
A national Redbridge…
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By Jane Rawson, PhD Candidate, Creative Writing, University of Tasmania
Romy Ash’s second novel, Mantle, asks what would happen if a pathogen made us wake up to ourselves – and change course.
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