Stuck in the middle

There’s lots of concern about Australia’s youth and older people but Australia’s middle-aged are the engine room of the nation and many risk burnout as financial and family pressures take their toll.

Pushing the right buttons

New research from Edith Cowan University has highlighted the need for the effective management and integration of new technologies in the workplace, in order to protect workers’ psychosocial health.

Know when to fold ’em

Though many people may benefit from setting life goals, new research led by Curtin University has revealed working towards unachievable targets could in fact have a negative impact on overall wellbeing – and knowing when to abandon or change your goals may be just important as persistence.

A glimpse into Sydney’s deep past

Maritime archaeologists at Flinders University have produced a striking 3D reconstruction of Sydney Harbour as it appeared thousands of years ago, when sea levels were much lower than today.

Telling the wood from the trees

An analysis of national climate plans released at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil warns that countries are failing to carry out core work required to reduce emissions by halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation, and are instead pushing unrealistic carbon removal schemes, such as large-scale tree planting.

Last call

Alcohol-related diseases and injuries could cost the Australian healthcare system a staggering $68 billion over 60 years if nothing is done to stop the impact of the nation’s collective drinking problem.

A walk through woody meadows

A pioneering urban greening approach transforming Australian cities into vibrant and biodiverse spaces has been released to the public, empowering home gardeners and land managers with over a decade of research and knowledge in native plant design and management.

The end of the affair

As Australians mark Movember and shine a light on men’s mental health, Relationships Australia NSW is calling for greater awareness of the emotional toll of relationship breakdown on men – and the need for better access to support services.

Young Australians do it tough

Financial insecurity is affecting most young Australians, according to new research from Monash University, adding to worries about housing affordability, AI replacing jobs, and the environmental crisis.

Leading through adversity

From navigating the COVID-19 pandemic to enduring cyclones, bushfires, and other natural disasters, school principals are often the unsung heroes leading communities through crises.

Who benefits from “hustle culture’?

Hustle culture is failing to help young people generate wealth, with most still tied to their 9-5 jobs despite investing hours of their personal time each week on a side venture, according to a recent international study.

AI fuels new cyber risks

CPA Australia has warned firms that cyber criminals are riding the current AI boom to generate a new wave of cybersecurity threats, and calls for firm’s investment in AI to be matched by enhanced cybersecurity protections.