• Energy

    The renewables backlash


    Jonathan Rispler |  June 23, 2025


    A widespread community backlash against the rapid rollout of energy infrastructure in the regions of New South Wales demands better ways of working with affected communities.


  • Media

    Junk in, junk out


    Open Forum |  June 23, 2025


    Public health experts are calling for the next Federal Government to take action to stop junk food ads targeting children, after new research showed that the issue is a concern for 85% of parents and caregivers.


  • Pacific

    China and the Cook Islands


    James Chin |  June 23, 2025


    China’s economic influence in the Cook Islands exemplifies its broader strategy of extending political and military influence over smaller countries through economic incentives.


Latest Story

  • Australian cattle and sheep farmers on target for sustainability success

    Elise Vale     |      August 8, 2013

    Target 100 is an initiative that aims to deliver sustainable cattle and sheep farming in Australia. Elise Vale, coordinator of the program, wants to engage more people into a conversation about how our food is produced.

  • Overpopulation drives boats

    William Bourke     |      August 7, 2013

    The debate around asylum seeker policy has become increasingly divisive this election year. William Bourke and Dr Jane O'Sullivan from the Stable Population Party say there are larger issues at play.

  • Gender selection: Is it a boy? But we want a girl!

    Professor Michael Chapman     |      August 6, 2013

    Sex selection for social reasons is illegal in Australia on moral and ethical grounds. Professor Michael Chapman, a fertility specialist with IVFAustralia, argues that the issue of sex selection for gender balance needs to be addressed.

  • Explore the wonders of science

    Open Forum     |      August 6, 2013

    It is National Science Week from 10 to 18 August, an annual celebration of science and technology in Australia. School children, university students and science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in more than 1,000 events happening around the country.

  • The Australian cattle feedlot industry

    Dougal Gordon     |      August 6, 2013

    As consumers, we hardly ever spare a thought for the industry that produces a lot of the food ending on our plates. Striving for more transparency and understanding, Dougal Gordon, CEO of the Australian Lot Feeders’ Association, explains why Australian farmers are some of the best in the world.

  • National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2013

    Kerry Argent     |      August 4, 2013

    Last week was National Literacy and Numeracy Week. Children's books illustrator and author Kerry Argent was this year’s Literacy Ambassador and looks back on a week of reading, drawing with school children and answering a lot of questions.

  • Jeans for Genes day – Erin’s story

    Kate Horvath     |      August 1, 2013

    On Jeans for Genes day everyone is invited to wear jeans to support a good cause – raising funds to fight childhood diseases. Kate Horvath from the Children’s Medical Research Institute tells the story of how the life of a little girl was saved.

  • Why we should be concerned about food security

    Sarah Norgrove     |      July 31, 2013

    Australian food prices are going up and Asia’s food demand is increasing, while environmental and logistical risk factors are at play. Sarah Norgrove from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute analyses the challenges lying ahead.

  • Developing Millennials into leaders

    Les Pickett     |      July 30, 2013

    The Generation Y, also called the millennial generation, is perceived as being creative and technically savvy. Les Pickett shares the results from a survey into the challenges and opportunities for companies managing younger employees.

  • A very bad start to the working day

    Suzie Thoraval     |      July 29, 2013

    Being a working parent is a constant juggle. Suzie Thoraval, a lawyer and mother of two young children, wants to believe that work and family can coexist.

  • Baby sleep – what’s the solution?

    Jodie Benveniste     |      July 29, 2013

    Functioning without a decent amount of sleep is one of the harder parts of having a baby. Jodie Benveniste from Parent Wellbeing says that instead of looking for a foolproof method, new parents should try to find a style of parenting that they are most comfortable with.

  • Nature time important for inspiring future generations

    Debbie Agnew     |      July 26, 2013

    This Sunday is National Tree Day. Debbie Agnew from Planet Ark explains why in a society that spends less time outdoors and is increasingly time-poor, it is even more important to incorporate nature time into your life.