• Science and Technology

    Glassholes


    Milica Stilinovic |  August 9, 2026


    The falling price and increasing sophistication of ‘smart glasses’ which can record and analyse everything they see raises important questions of privacy for everyone who’s filmed in public without their consent.


  • America

    Trump may drown in his own cesspool


    Bruce Wolpe |  August 9, 2026


    Trump has tried to bend America’s legal system to his will with flagrant disregard for the proper separation of powers, but despite his ever increasing vindictiveness, he’s facing pushback.


  • Business

    The variable costs of overheads


    Anita Manfreda |  August 9, 2026


    From February 2nd 2027, passengers on Jetstar will only be able to bring one small bag that fits under the seat for free. Anyone wanting to store a bag in the overhead locker will need to pay an additional fee, with prices varying by route. It’s time to use another airline.


Latest Story

  • Avoiding online census scams

    Ritesh Chugh     |      August 8, 2026

    More than 85% of Australians will complete this year’s census online, so here’s how to avoid potential phishing scams by cyber criminals looking to trick you into giving them your identity information instead.

  • The drone age

    John Coyne     |      August 8, 2026

    From Ukraine to the Red Sea, autonomous systems have become ubiquitous across the battlespace, sacrificing themselves to maximise mission effectiveness and so changing the nature of war.

  • Reading the runes

    Jane Adkins     |      August 8, 2026

    AI has proved its worth in seamlessly translating one modern language to another on request, but could it help decipher the lost ancient languages like Etruscan and Minoan Linear?

  • Fixing American politics

    Charles Gueli     |      August 7, 2026

    The United States has repeatedly updated its governing institutions since its inception, and, once the turmoil of the current administration is over, the future effectiveness of American governance will depend on the willingness of policymakers, scholars, and citizens to rethink how the federal system operates and how it might be improved.

  • Delete me

    Dana Lungu     |      August 7, 2026

    Deletion is a common part of modern life. We send files and folders to the recycle bin all the time, and often get rid of unwanted personal accounts. But do you know what really happens when you hit the “delete” button?

  • Won’t somebody think of the robots?

    Open Forum     |      August 7, 2026

    A new study explores the critical ethical considerations, economic potential, and policy implications of the “intelligent machines” that are increasingly walking among us.

  • Autonomous arms in Ukraine

    David Kirichenko     |      August 6, 2026

    Ukraine has embraced a range of cheap but advanced autonomous systems to resist Russia’s invasion and strike back at the enemy which may reshape the future of warfare.

  • Forbidden Planet

    Cameron Shackell     |      August 6, 2026

    When Forbidden Planet arrived in cinemas in 1956 it was pure science fiction, but its tale of a civilisation destroyed by the technology it created seems all too likely to become science fact.

  • The true cost of vapes

    Hollie Harwood     |      August 6, 2026

    A new study published reveals the daily reality of vaping addiction among younger Australians, detailing how the products are disrupting lives and being relied on for stress-relief.

  • Balance of terror

    David Wroe     |      August 5, 2026

    Big tech moguls are pushing to reduce AI regulation and liberalise access to advanced or ‘frontier’ models, despite those models’ prowess at cyberattacks and information operations, and the looming risk they pose as bioweapon tools.

  • Ten of the best

    Anna Walker     |      August 5, 2026

    A novel doesn’t need to be a hefty tome to change your life. Forget War and Peace (1,200 pages) or Les Misérables (1,400 pages); these expert recommendations are under 150 pages – short enough to tear through over a weekend.

  • Bring back boredom

    Trudy Meehan     |      August 5, 2026

    We’re all constantly bombarded with media and information from all sides but leaving a little space in our lives to do nothing but think and experience the world can be a more rewarding and productive experience.