• Culture

    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.


  • Media

    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.


  • Media

    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.


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  • 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.

  • What if….Shorten had become PM?

    Michelle Grattan     |      September 8, 2024

    Politics is full of “what ifs?” As Bill Shorten prepares to exit parliament early next year, and Anthony Albanese may be on the path to a minority government, the question invites itself: what if Shorten had won the 2019 election?

  • PNG’s people miss out on the boom

    David Uren     |      September 8, 2024

    PNG is wracked by social disorder and political crisis, not least because its fast growing population have secured little benefit from the resources boom which has enriched foreign firms and countries at the expense of its once pristine environment.

  • Long, hot winter

    Syed Munir Khasru     |      September 8, 2024

    While clean energy transition may not be a panacea, it represents a critical tool in Australia’s battle against climate change, and its efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality, foster economic opportunities, and fortify a more resilient future for its people.

  • Will AI eat itself?

    Aaron Snoswell     |      September 7, 2024

    Artificial intelligence prophets and newsmongers are forecasting the end of the generative AI hype with talk of an impending catastrophic “model collapse” but how realistic are these predictions?

  • Defending democracy against disinformation

    Meg Tapia     |      September 7, 2024

    Australia needs an integrated approach to fighting disinformation from hostile foreign states.

  • Gambling’s not a game

    Elizabeth Baldwin     |      September 7, 2024

    The gambling industry reaps billions of dollars from Australians every year without any regard for the social harm or individual misery it leaves in its wake.