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A royal commission won't help the abuse of Aboriginal kids. Indigenous-led solutions will
A royal commission into sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities is not the way to address abuse against Aboriginal children. Indigenous-led solutions are needed.
How can you define a 'drug'? Nobody really knows
Everybody thinks they know what drugs are, but a clear definition is surprisingly elusive.
Federal Labor barely ahead in latest polls; Victorian Labor takes a hit but holds Mulgrave at byelection
The Labor Party continues the poll slide it has experienced since the failed Voice referendum in October.
Urban planning has long ignored women's experiences. Here are 5 ways we can make our cities safer
Women are most likely to feel unsafe in their cities or towns, but planning authorities have rarely listened to them. Here’s what we can do to change that.
Big data play a huge role in US presidential elections. Do they have the same impact here?
Targeted campaign advertising in Australia is very different from the United States. Here’s why.
Giant eagles and scavenging vultures shared the skies of ancient Australia
New fossils reveal Australia was once home to a much greater diversity of huge eagles and vultures, which died off alongside ‘giant wombats’ and ‘marsupial lions’.
NZ wants more seasonal workers – but Pacific nations no longer want to be the ‘outposts’ that ‘grow’ them
The new government is likely to increase the numbers of workers coming to New Zealand on seasonal work schemes. But the impact on Pacific economies and communities is now too great to be ignored.
In 5 years, this Australian astrophysics lab reached 50% women. Here’s how they did it
With an evidence-based strategy and careful evaluation, gender parity in science is achievable.
Grattan on Friday: A government in a big hurry gives opposition some wins on ex-detainees
The High Court isn’t usually front and centre in politics. But when it is, it can land unexpected punches that throw governments off balance.
Biden-Xi meeting at APEC a reminder of the importance of global summits in dangerous times
Despite a positive meeting, the contest between the world’s two biggest economies remains heated, largely without guardrails and of immense risk.
Lost voices: ethnic diversity in the New Zealand parliament will decline after the 2023 election
While Māori have seen a steady increase in representation in parliament since the beginning of MMP, other ethnic minorities have experienced uneven growth. The new parliament will see a step back.
Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could
A meta-analysis of 34 studies has explored how disordered screen use may impact the cognitive performance of individuals.
Interim housing isn't just a roof and four walls. Good design is key to getting people out of homelessness
It takes time to make more affordable long-term housing options available. So what can be done in the meantime? We can start by prioritising well-designed, supportive transitional housing.
What exactly is a ceasefire, and why is it so difficult to agree on one in Gaza?
Virtually as old as conflict itself, a ceasefire is a way of formalising a halt to violence between warring parties. But ceasefires can come in many different forms, leading to disagreements.
Infrastructure review recommends culling 82 planned projects
An independent review finds the projected cost of Australia’s $120 billion infrastructure pipeline has blown out by $32.8 billion.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: James Paterson on the High Court's decision on detention and rising anti-Semitism
In this podcast, Liberal Senator James Paterson joins The Conversation to discuss the High Court's ruling, his concerns about rising anti-Semitism, rising cyber risks, and Australia's future relations with China