Indigenous imprisonment in Australia: a crisis of mass incarceration

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander imprisonment rates have been steadily rising and are worse than any time in recent memory. Don Perlgut says this is a national problem that demands a national solution.

What is your vision for Australia?

Today we are reaching out to every Australian as we embark on a major initiative to create a narrative and execute a vision for Australia. For this we want your input – your voice will be heard. At Global Access Partners (GAP) we have been running advisory bodies and policy consultations for 14 years. We have a strong online community. And now we are bringing it all together to create a synthesis of your views on the future of Australia.

International Women’s Day: a time to recognise, celebrate and join forces for positive change

This year’s International Women’s Day marked the 40^th anniversary since the United Nation’s first celebrated this event. Tom Baxter, CEO of Ostara Australia, says we should recognise the barriers that can make it even harder for women to achieve their dreams and celebrate the people and organisations that help women to overcome those barriers.

Make it happen: Put a Full Stop to sexual assault and domestic violence

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is "Make it happen". Karen Willis says it’s a timely occasion for launching the Full Stop Foundation, an initiative of Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia.

What are the effects of coal seam gas on the health of Queenslanders?

A leading health organisation is backing calls for a royal commission into the impact of coal seam gas mining on the people of Queensland. Dr David Shearman from Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) urges the new Government to protect the current and future health of Queenslanders.

Bali nine executions: politically and ethically complex

The Bali nine prisoners Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have been transferred from Kerobokan prison to get to the island where they are to be executed by firing squad. Professor John Kleinig discusses the ethical difficulties of this case.

Wellbeing at work

Health and wellbeing are not the same. Health is determined objectively, by scientific measurements, while wellbeing is purely subjective. Joanne Abbey explores what this means at the workplace.

Do something amazing to help beat blood cancer

Blood cancer can develop in anyone, at any time. Alys Holz from the Leukaemia Foundation explains how you can change someone's life by giving up your hair for a little while at the World’s Greatest Shave.

The brighter side of the finance industry

Some would describe the Australian finance industry as an intimidating mixture of products, pitches and broken promises. Aldrich Obach from The Hunger Project however has encountered it as a community welcoming philanthropy and embracing positive social impact.

Pulcinella revisited: rethinking privacy and security through “commedia dell’arte”

What if everyone knew everything about everybody, but nobody talked about it (at least not in public)? Malcolm Crompton says the "commedia dell'arte" could have been onto something regarding privacy and security.

Mental toughness – What is it? Do you need it? Have you got it?

In an often challenging and stressful study and work environment, it’s useful to have a level of mental toughness. Clive Leach explains how we can be helped to better manage ourselves and perform at our best.

The Top 7 Intelligent Communities of 2015: The year of “the no-name cities”

An Australian city has made it again as one of seven finalists for the world’s most Intelligent Community of the Year. Lou Zacharilla explains how good planning and common sense is providing a pathway into a better future for these expanding communities.