• Media

    Talkin’ bout my generation


    Open Forum |  September 13, 2024


    Social media is negatively impacting the life satisfaction of Australian high school students, according to the latest findings from Australia’s largest survey of young people.


  • Human Interest

    Staying resilient as we age


    Open Forum |  September 13, 2024


    New research published by Chinese and Swedish scientists suggests the ability to cope well with and adapt to life’s challenges in older age is linked to a lower risk of dying.


  • America

    Dissecting the debate


    Justin Bassi |  September 13, 2024


    The Presidential election debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris produced more noise than enlightenment, but what did it reveal of the candidates’ very different stances on international issues.


Latest Story

  • The history – and future – of human networks

    Darius von Guttner Sporzynski     |      September 12, 2024

    The latest book from bestselling historian Yuval Noah Harari – Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI – offers a sweeping exploration of the history and future of human networks.

  • The environmental costs of AI

    Gordon Ascelin     |      September 12, 2024

    The Senate Select Committee into Adopting Artificial Intelligence has been warned the technology could lead to a rise in carbon emissions and other environmental impacts if not managed carefully.

  • Building a Pacific electricity grid

    Molly Pflaum     |      September 12, 2024

    Internationally integrated renewable energy grids could prevent the loss of Pacific wealth to foreign diesel suppliers, stimulate economic activity, and promote PIC unity and cooperation across the vast oceans between them.

  • The war against the past

    Russell Blackford     |      September 11, 2024

    In his new book, The War Against the Past: Why the West Must Fight for Its History, Frank Furedi defends the rich history of western liberal democracies against the social justice warriors determined to destroy it.

  • The death – and rebirth – of local journalism

    Kristy Hess     |      September 11, 2024

    Local newspapers are dying out across Australia, as advertising and consumer attention moves online, but they still have a vital role to play in fostering social connection and a sense of community.

  • Saving kids from social media?

    Michelle Grattan     |      September 11, 2024

    In response to growing public concern about the social affects of social media, the Albanese government will introduce legislation to enforce a minimum age for children to access major social platforms.

  • A new vision for health care?

    Christobel Saunders     |      September 10, 2024

    A healthcare system that revolves around what matters most to each individual can create a more efficient healthcare system as well as a healthier, more engaged population.

  • Putting the AI in Australia

    Erica Mealy     |      September 10, 2024

    Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic wants more people to use AI, but Australians might be better served by protections from it.

  • Why insurance keeps climbing

    Fei Huang     |      September 10, 2024

    Premiums for car, home and home contents insurance have been on the rise — and for many Australian households, they’re contributing to cost of living stress.

  • The power of critical thinking

    Martin Davies     |      September 9, 2024

    Critical thinking is more important than ever today, and furnishing our children with the skills required must become a national priority.

  • Net-zero pathways

    Anna Malos     |      September 9, 2024

    Australia’s push for net-zero emissions has received a welcome boost with the release of an official report showing how Australia can seek to cut domestic emissions across each sector of the economy.

  • Community resilience

    Ben Knight     |      September 9, 2024

    A new initiative advocates engaging more with people affected by events such as bushfires and floods to improve recovery after disaster.