• Russia

    The closing of the Russian mind


    Robert Wihtol |  October 9, 2026


    Bogged down in Ukraine, with the economy in a shambles and Ukrainian drones penetrating ever deeper into the heartland, Vladimir Putin’s position is increasingly tenuous but a new book argues his self-serving brand of chauvinistic neo-imperialism is unlikely to be swept aside by a resurgence of democracy.


  • Space

    Looking for life


    Luke Barnes |  October 9, 2026


    New research published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society has scoured thousands of simulated universes to find the friendliest locations for life.


  • International

    Australia in the Middle East


    Alex Bristow |  October 9, 2026


    The three years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel have tested Australian statecraft but the nation will have to step up and be more hardheaded to get the outcomes it needs in the years ahead.


Latest Story

  • Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro

    ASDetect: an award-winning smartphone app for early detection of autism

    Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro     |      December 2, 2016

    ASDetect – The inside story was featured on Open Forum in March 2016. The article described the research that underpinned the app, the vision of the academic team behind it and the spirit of generosity that made it happen. The app has gone on to win multiple awards including being named as a Google Impact Challenge Australia 2016 finalist.

  • Jenny Brockis

    Should we cancel Christmas?

    Jenny Brockis     |      December 2, 2016

    At such a busy time of year should we be worrying about the Christmas stress? Dr Jenny Brockis shares her thoughts.

  • Russ Grayson

    Activating health through community enterprise

    Russ Grayson     |      November 30, 2016

    What determines healthy ageing and how can we improve the lives of Australia's growing number of people who, willingly or unwillingly, have left working life? Russ Grayson kicks off our Productive Ageing forum with some ideas on how to invest in individual and community self-help.

  • Kirsty Nowlan

    NSW Out of Home Care Reform – A game changer?

    Kirsty Nowlan     |      November 25, 2016

    New South Wales Premier Mike Baird has revealed a sweeping overhaul of the state's child protection system. Dr Kirsty Nowlan from the Benevolent Society wants to see that the policy delivers the protection all children should receive as their birth right.

  • Beau Frigault

    Nature as medicine

    Beau Frigault     |      November 25, 2016

    A lot of junior doctors and medical students are experiencing work-life imbalance and poor mental health. Beau Frigault says taking time to regroup and reconnect with our natural environment is crucial.

  • Alex Guzmán

    American Millennial: The 2016 Presidential Election, or the day the bubble I live in was shattered

    Alex Guzmán     |      November 25, 2016

    Our very own intern Alex Guzmán, an American currently studying in Australia, has written about her reaction to Donald Trump becoming President of the United States of America.

  • John Cherry

    Early intervention works

    John Cherry     |      November 25, 2016

    We know from research worldwide that the first five years of a child have a very long term impact. John Cherry from Goodstart Early Learning explains why governments at all levels need to work harder at removing the barriers to participation in early learning.

  • GAP Taskforce report on Government Health Procurement

    Increasing efficiency and value in government purchasing

    editor     |      November 23, 2016

    The GAP Taskforce report on Government Health Procurement has been released. It reveals the significant scope for improvements and savings in Australia’s public health procurement.

  • Thank you!

    editor     |      November 23, 2016

    We would like to thank our readers, contributors and partners for your support in 2016 – we couldn’t do what we do without you. For now we are wishing you and your families all the best for the festive season, with time to reflect and relax. Next year we have a range of exciting topics to discuss with your help, and we hope to see you here in January!

  • Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin

    Three pillars of building a culture of innovation

    Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin     |      November 23, 2016

    At the recent GAP Summit Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin, Founder and CEO of BlueChilli, explained how a bold national vision could inspire the young astronauts and entrepreneurs of the future.

  • United Nations

    Orange the world

    editor     |      November 23, 2016

    From 25 November to 10 December 2016, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence aim to raise public awareness to bring about change. This year, the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign invites you to “Orange the world.”

  • Catherine Fritz-Kalish

    Improving Australia’s public health procurement

    Catherine Fritz-Kalish     |      November 22, 2016

    A new report from Global Access Partners says there is significant scope for improvements and savings in Australia’s public health procurement; a more rational tendering process is required. Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Co-Founder and Managing Director of GAP, explains why these improvements haven’t occurred in the past.