The pressing case for a new emergency visa to help people fleeing Gaza and other conflicts
The government needs a more streamlined, equitable and effective response to assist people facing persecution and danger to ...
The United Nations has a plan to govern AI – but has it bought the industry’s hype?
A UN report proposes seven recommendations for addressing gaps in current AI governance. It’s a small step forward, but it ...
Move over Olympians, Australia’s wildlife are incredible athletes
Have you ever paused to think about the athletic abilities of Australian wildlife? Let’s look at some of our best competitors ...
‘Breakthrough discovery’: Indigenous Rangers in outback WA find up to 50 night parrots – one of Australia’s most elusive birds
Urgent action is now needed to protect these vulnerable populations and ensure the night parrot doesn’t become extinct.
Do footy’s best and fairest awards achieve what they claim?
It’s AFL and NRL award season and analysis suggests the Brownlow Medal and Dally M voting systems are far from perfect.
Basic service provider or mini democracy? Why NZ needs to decide what it wants from local government
If New Zealand wants to see real improvement in community-level services and infrastructure, we need to finally make a ...
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Harris’ post-debate gains sustained in US polls, but Republicans likely to gain Senate control
Adrian Beaumont does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Lesotho needs constitutional reforms to help gain political stability – but the latest attempt is flawed
Lesotho, a constitutional monarchy, has been under domestic, regional and international pressure to change its constitution ...
Tablet use by young children is linked with more outbursts of anger and frustration
Using screen media as a calming tool to help manage young children’s emotional outbursts may be an effective short-term ...
Caine Prize for African Writing: Nadia Davids on her winning story about women and freedom
The award-winning South African playwright has written a masterful short story about a woman having to play a challenging ...
Nepal’s revamped truth commissions will need to go beyond ‘ritualism’ to deliver justice to civil war victims
A newly amended law may push the country beyond what has been a drawn-out and sluggish process to account for the country’s ...
Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures
There is an epidemic of isolation gripping the United States, health experts say, with the resulting loneliness ...