Australia’s uncertain future

Australia has a rich but turbulent history and contemporary divisions between disparate generations, cities and regions, ethnic groups and social classes threaten to widen rather than close long-standing divides. In a major new essay, Bernie O’Kane reflects on the complex past, contested present and uncertain future of a land which will always be “vast, extreme, fragile and alone”.

AU AI

Artificial intelligence is going to touch everyone’s lives and Australians can now have their say about what to do about it.

Australia sprints into the space race

The announcement of the first Australian space agency was greeted with enthusiasm by many who look forward to the research and economic opportunities it promises, writes Cosmos Magazine’s Andrew Masterson.

An update on the space race

The international space industry has grown at a relentless pace since 2013 with considerable development also seen in the Australian market. Dr Jason Held, founder of Saber Astronautics, reviews his previous predictions whilst also playing soothsayer on future progress.