The Coalition will block the student caps bill. Brace yourself for more uncertainty over international students
In a surprise move, the Coalition has confirmed it plans to oppose the federal government’s bill to cap the number of foreign ...
Air is an overlooked source of nutrients – evidence shows we can inhale some vitamins
A careful look at the scientific literature shows humans can absorb some nutrients from the air. Could we use this to our ...
As Australia privatises nature repair, the cheapest approach won’t save our threatened species
Australia’s carbon credit scheme largely fails to protect threatened species, despite assumptions to the contrary. The ...
Senate censures Lidia Thorpe for disupting King’s reception and Ralph Babet for posting hate speech
The Senate has censured two of its own, Lidia Thorpe and Ralph Babet, both of whom were absent when the votes were taken ...
Is inequality a natural phenomenon? Thomas Piketty argues it isn’t – and proposes a way forward
Piketty argues that, like the 20th century movement towards greater equality, recent patterns of increasing inequality are ...
Businesses will have to accept cash for essentials under government plan
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones outlined the move in a statement, and are also releasing a plan ...
What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?
For people with dementia, memories from the distant past, including early parenthood, can be more salient that recent events.
We all need toilets – expert insights into what happens when there aren’t enough of them
Sewage leaks, rundown communal outdoor toilets and breakdowns in water systems are causing public health disasters across ...
Financial stress and cultural differences make migrants particularly vulnerable to gambling harms. Here’s why
Many migrants, including those in the NT, experience financial, social and emotional pressures. These sometimes lead them to ...
My Brilliant Career: musical based on Miles Franklin’s novel takes us on a sassy, spirited journey of self-discovery
Freedom and feminism take the stage in the Melbourne Theatre Company’s musical revival of My Brilliant Career.
Dozens of refugees are still stranded in precarious situations in PNG – and support from Australia is dwindling
Canberra has reinstated funding for 42 refugees and asylum seekers in the country, but given their deteriorating physical and mental health, it should be doing much more.