• Artificial Intelligence

    Man and machine


    Celeste Rodriguez Louro |  February 6, 2026


    Until machines can participate in that collective, embodied and ethical dimension of cognition – and there is no evidence they can – the idea that AI will surpass human intelligence remains more hype than insight.


  • Media Society

    Wikipedia turns 25


    Vassilis Galanos |  February 6, 2026


    Wikipedia is perhaps the greatest single site on the internet, a crowd sourced encyclopedia of everything which has evolved from a joke to a rare source of reliable information, but is now threatened by the onslaught of AI slop and politically motivated auto-generated alternatives.


  • Human Interest

    The deep end and the shallow bits


    Roger Chao |  February 6, 2026


    Australia used to be synonymous with swimming, yet despite Australia’s regular hauls of World and Olympic medals, fewer children learn how to swim, public pools are under threat and drowning statistics are heading in the wrong direction.


Latest Story

  • Moustaches are made in Movember

    Jeremy Macvean     |      November 19, 2014

    Millions of men are currently growing and grooming a moustache to raise funds for prostate and testicular cancer and men’s mental health. Jeremy Macvean from Movember says there is still more work to be done.

  • What the G20 didn’t mention!

    Barney Foran     |      November 19, 2014

    The G20 in Brisbane ended on Sunday with ‘Global Value Chains’ (GVCs) hailed as the silver bullet. Barney Foran has some words of caution for Team Australia.

  • Developing a design mindset rather than just methods and tools

    Dr Melis Senova     |      November 17, 2014

    Design thinking is a growing trend in business. Melis Senova explains what it is and how Huddle Academy supports people adopt a different mindset so they can lead the charge for large organisations.

  • Building a better mechanism for democratic engagement

    Fergus Neilson     |      November 17, 2014

    Democracy is still a better form of government than all the other forms that have been tried so far. Fergus Neilson from THE FUTURES PROJECT therefore invites you to actively get involved and take part in an online social engagement enquiry into energy security and affordability.

  • Rounding up the bikies: The implications for standing in Kuczborksi v Queensland

    Binoy Kampmark     |      November 17, 2014

    The court case challenging the Queensland bikie laws has been rejected. Binoy Kampmark provides some legal background to this landmark case.

  • My Chance, Our Future

    Jo Buick     |      November 12, 2014

    The Australian unemployment rate for 15 to 24 year olds has reached 14 % in October. Jo Buick explains how the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s campaign is raising awareness about this alarming figure.

  • Redefining growth

    William Bourke     |      November 11, 2014

    The Group of 20 (G20) is meeting in Brisbane this week to discuss the global economy. William Bourke says we should focus less on the GDP and instead look at real progress indicators like high employment, a diverse economic base and sustainable resource management.

  • Made in Movember

    Open Forum     |      November 11, 2014

    Movember is an annual campaign raising funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer and men’s mental health. Mo Bros grow a moustache for the 30 days of Movember to spark a conversation and raise funds.

  • Healthy people, successful economy

    Open Forum     |      November 10, 2014

    The first H20 International Health Summit takes place in Melbourne on 13 and 14 November 2014. It is hosted by the World Medical Association (WMA), AMA Victoria and AMA Federal. Doctors across Australia, from every craft group and career level, are encouraged to come along and contribute to the discussions.

  • Stop violence against women

    Open Forum     |      November 10, 2014

    On 25 November is White Ribbon Day. Australians are invited to send a united social media message to help put a stop to violence against women.

  • Debunking myths about jobs and disabilities

    Tom Baxter     |      November 10, 2014

    Minister for Employment Eric Abetz recently said that improving job opportunities for people with disabilities was a major priority for the Australian Government. Tom Baxter, CEO of not-for-profit organisation Ostara Australia, challenges all Australian employers to give people with a disability a go.

  • Are you a successful recycler?

    Brad Gray     |      November 10, 2014

    Although almost every Australian agrees that recycling is the right thing to do, a lot of people don’t know what to do with aerosol cans. So for National Recycling Week, Planet Ark’s Head of Campaigns Brad Gray is going back to basics to help Aussies become more successful recyclers.