Why we don't need to prepare young people for the 'future of work'
Ultimately, the future of work depends on what we want our future society to look like.ShutterstockWhile there is little consensus about the “future of work”, one thing is certain –...
We don’t own data like we own a car – which is why we find data harder to protect
ShutterstockIt’s known as the “privacy paradox”: people say they want to protect their data privacy online, but often do little to keep it safe.Why?We propose that it’s because...
How eye disorders may have influenced the work of famous painters
It's been argued the Impressionists were short sighted.The Boulevard Montmartre at Night, Camille Pissarro/Wikimedia CommonsVision is an important tool when creating a painted artwork. Vision is used ...
Bangarra's Dark Emu is beautiful, but lacks the punch of its source material
Dancers perform in Bangarra's premiere production of Dark Emu. Daniel BoudReview: Dark EmuLights come up on an orb receding back in space, an echo perhaps taking us back in time, or into the cosmos, i...
Take heart, charity stunts can make CEOs better people
Thousands of CEOs across the country will sleep “rough” tonight to raise money for homelessness. But is one night of sleeping rough enough to truly empathise with those who do it every nig...
New river council will give traditional owners in the Kimberley a unified voice
The Fitzroy River in flood in 2017. Luke BevanTraditional owners in Western Australia’s Kimberley region have formed a new organisation to help manage the Fitzroy River. The Martuwarra Fitzroy R...
The great irony in punishing universities for 'failing' to uphold freedom of speech
Liberal Senator James Paterson recently called for universities to be punished if they fail to uphold the values of intellectual freedom and free speech. He said fringe academics in universities are &...
Constant attacks on the ABC will come back to haunt the Coalition government
ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie has launched a strong defence of the public broadcaster.AAP/Julian SmithIn January 1931, as the newly elected United Australia Party government of Joseph Lyons w...
Government set to call Senate's bluff on income tax bill
The Senate on Thursday is set to pass intact the government’s A$144 billion three-stage income tax package - but whether the plan is fully delivered will depend on who wins the election.On Wedne...
Politics Podcast: Attorney-General Christian Porter on a crowded agenda
Attorney-General Christian Porter says the response to the consultations for the national apology to victims of child sexual abuse has been very strong with a total of 167 attendees at consultation se...
As the US leaves the UN Human Rights Council, it may leave more damage in its wake
Nikki Haley, the United States' Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has announced the US will withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council.AAP/EPA/Justin LaneEditor’s note: This is a lo…
What will freight and supply chains look like 20 years from now? Experts ponder the scenarios
The Australian government is developing a national freight and supply chain strategy. As part of that effort, we created a set of scenarios describing what Australia’s future might look like 20 …
Explainer: why do people get haemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them?
Almost half of all people will experience haemorrhoids at some point.from shutterstock.comYou may think of piles as those dreaded things your mum said you’d get if you kept sitting on cold concr…
Scientists create new building material out of fungus, rice and glass
Fungal bricks have the potential to create safer and more sustainable buildings. V Anisimov / Shutterstock Would you live in a house made of fungus? It’s not just a rhetorical question: fungi ar…
Curious Kids: Do cats and dogs lose baby teeth like people do?
Most of the time you won't be able to tell if a puppy or kitten's tooth falls out. Often they fall out in food, or the animal might even swallow them.ShutterstockThis is an article from Curious Kids, …
Fossil fish with platypus-like snout shows that coral reefs have long been evolution hotspots
A life reconstruction of _Brindabellaspis stensioi_, an unusual placoderm fish from the 400-million-year old Burrinjuck reef in New South Wales, Australia. Jason Art, Shenzhen, Author providedCoral re…
Mothers have little to show for extra days of work under new tax changes
A mother in a low-income family can lose 85-95% of her earnings from working more days to income tax, loss of benefits and childcare costs.riopatuca/ShutterstockThe federal government’s new Chil…
Turbulence isn't just a science problem
A crowd of people moving at different rates is a form of turbulence. from www.shutterstock.com Making science for people is a series that explores how humanities, arts and social sciences expertise is…
More than just a tantrum: here's what to do if your child has oppositional defiant disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a pattern of disobedient, hostile, and defiant behaviour directed towards authority figures.Sara Baker/ShutterstockDefiance and tantrums are common in childhood. Paren…
How men are embracing 'clean eating' posts on Instagram
Most 'clean eating' posts on Instagram portrayed men engaging in muscle presentation to convey virile strength and power.ShutterstockInstagram is the world’s fastest growing social network site…
Overcrowded housing looms as a challenge for our cities
The return of the historic problem of overcrowded dwellings points to a need in Australia for better understanding of the causes and regulatory responses.Jacob Riis (1889)Overcrowding is an inevitable…
The politicisation of English language proficiency, not poor English itself, creates barriers
The Australian government is considering yet another English language test for migrants. The rationale for the proposal is the prospect “Australia will be home to one million people who do not s…
View from The Hill: China challenge is the issue of the moment in Australian foreign policy
Two contributions made in separate forums in Parliament House on Tuesday captured the sharp cross-currents in the China-Australia relationship.At the Australia China Business Council’s “Ne…
It's not clear where Trump's 'Space Force' fits within international agreement on peaceful use of space
Overnight US President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a “Space Force” as a separate force of the US military. Trump has indicated the reasoning behind the Space Force stems fr…
Could playing Fortnite lead to video game addiction? The World Health Organisation says yes, but others disagree
Fortnite is a web based multi player survival game developed by Epic Games.ShutterstockCould your child be addicted to playing video games? Maybe. If you’re a parent looking for tips on moderati…
Poll wrap: Coalition's record Newspoll losing streak, and Rebekha Sharkie has large lead in Mayo
Recently, hard-right Coalition MPs have not had as much influence on government policy as they used to, and Malcolm Turnbull is probably benefiting from this.AAP/Mick TsikasThis week’s Newspoll…
Proposed NSW logging laws value timber over environmental protection
Increased logging in NSW could affect threatened species.Nativesrule, Author providedNew South Wales is revamping its logging laws for the first time in two decades, drafting regulations that will gov…
We're laughing in an echo chamber: it's time to rethink satire
John Oliver presents Last Week Tonight. Is he merely preaching to converted?Screenshot from YoutubeIn 2017 the BBC asked a timely question: are we living in a golden age of satire? The evidence sugges…