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Planning laws protect people. A poorly regulated rush to boost housing supply will cost us all
Bypassing planning regulations is likely to have impacts on social inequity and wellbeing that could prove very costly for both governments and people.
Why is Rupert Murdoch stepping aside now and what does it mean for the company?
This is a decision that was always going to come in one of two forms: either Rupert dropping off the perch or him leaving on this own terms. He has opted for the latter.
30 years of the web down under: how Australians made the early internet their own
What did Australians do online in the 1990s? Shared bioinformatics data, made cyberfeminist zines, cruised the information superhighway …
The Voice: how do other countries represent Indigenous voices in government?
Despite the claim ‘there is no comparable constitutional body like this anywhere in the world’ many countries have similar institutions to the proposed Voice.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government faces an uphill road and angry locals as it drives change to renewables
Most people accept our energy system must move from fossil fuels, especially coal, to renewables as soon as practicable. But there are serious obstacles on the ground – literally.
View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg puts political ambition aside to remain in business
While it’s possible Frydenberg, 52, might consider running in the election after next, it would seem unlikely. The 2025 election was the logical time to try for a comeback bid
Politics with Michelle Grattan: ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt on the challenges universities face
In this podcast, ANU Vice Chancellor and astrophysicist Brian Schmidt joins The Conversation to discuss the challenges universities are facing
From 'pebble in the shoe' to future power broker – the rise and rise of te Pāti Māori
Te Pāti Māori was born out of protest. After almost two decades, the party is carving out a political presence beyond its traditional base of support.
Curious Kids: what came first, the chicken or the egg?
Evolutionary biology and the fossil record reveal a great deal about the origins of chickens and eggs.
Are Australia's roads becoming more dangerous? Here's what the data says
Road deaths have remained stubbornly high in Australia over the past decade. Do we have the right strategies in place to address the problem?
Why do I get so much spam and unwanted email in my inbox? And how can I get rid of it?
One of the first ‘spam’ messages on record was sent in 1854.
The social lives of kangaroos are more complex than we thought
New research shows kangaroos may form long-term friendships.
Explainer: what is the Khalistan movement sparking a diplomatic feud between India and Canada?
India has long accused Canada of giving safe haven to separatists seeking a Sikh homeland in Punjab state – an accusation the Trudeau government denies.
'Government all over us like a rash': the broken service delivery system in remote Aboriginal communities
One interviewee told us: ‘Today our lives are being governed by a bureaucrat who hasn’t seen a Blackfella in their life or haven’t spoken to one.’
Racism and democracy: why claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging
Arguments against including Indigenous cultural perspectives and experiences in public policy have spilled over into prejudice and racism on both sides of the Tasman. That harms democracy.
Why does my hair turn green from the swimming pool?
While chlorine plays a role in making your hair appear green, there’s actually another main culprit – copper.