Tuesday, March 31, 2026
More than a month since war erupted in the Middle East, UN agencies confirmed on Tuesday that huge numbers of people have returned to Syria from Lebanon "exhausted, traumatized and with very, very few belongings". Meanwhile, the UN International Maritime Organization said that another vessel has been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing concerns of further delays in transporting lifesaving aid. The Security Council met in New York in emergency session on Lebanon. Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here
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By Aaron Gilbert, Professor of Finance, Auckland University of Technology
Minimum KiwiSaver contributions rise from today for employees and employers. That’s necessary, but the scheme’s design is working against many savers.
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By Hussein Dia, Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology
Australia isn’t about to run out of fuel. But disruptions caused by tightening supply are cascading. It’s time to plan to reduce dependence on foreign fuel.
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By Bonnie Yushih Liao, Assistant Professor of Diplomacy & International Relations, Tamkang University
There is a growing recognition in Taiwan that US resources are not unlimited – and the US may not adapt well when under pressure.
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By Di Johnson, Senior Lecturer, Finance and Financial Planning, Griffith University
The most common product for a retirement income stream in super is an account-based pension. How does it work, and what are the alternatives?
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By John Uhr, Emeritus Professor of Politics, Australian National University
The Australian way of life displayed in The Magic Pudding revolves around the life of the belly, not the life of the mind.
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By Jane Melville, Senior Curator, Terrestrial Vertebrates, Museums Victoria Research Institute
An expert taxidermist, she was the first professional female employee at any Australian museum – and was paid as much as the men.
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By Phoebe Hart, Associate Professor, Film Screen & Animation, Queensland University of Technology
April Fools pranks are a centuries old tradition, and the media used to love taking part. But it’s hard to do so in a post-truth world.
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By Suzanne Nielsen, Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University
Myfanwy Graham, NHMRC Postgraduate Scholar and Fulbright Alumna in Public Health Policy, Monash University
Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are among the most common mental health conditions for which Australians are prescribed medicinal cannabis.
Most prescriptions for mental health conditions, and for other conditions…
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By Amnesty International
Responding to the arbitrary and secret executions of four dissidents in Iran since yesterday as at least seven other protesters and dissidents face the imminent risk of execution, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Diana Eltahawy said: “Iranian authorities must immediately halt any plans to execute dissidents Vahid Bani Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer and protesters Mohammad […] The post Iran: Seven protesters and dissidents at risk of imminent execution after four men arbitrarily executed in secret within 24 hours appeared first on Amnesty…
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