In Australia, 1 in 5 road deaths is a motorcyclist. We can make them safer
The proportion of motorbikes on Australia’s roads has remained steady over the last decade, about 4.5% of all registered ...
Scientists worked with Warlpiri to track down bilby poo – and uncover clues to help conserve these iconic animals
As Australia confronts biodiversity loss, this research underscores the importance of listening to those who know Country ...
Australian beef highlighted by Donald Trump in ‘Liberation Day’ trade crackdown
The US president has imposed a baseline 10% “reciprocal” tariff on all imports, with some countries facing a much higher rate ...
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
Modelling of how Trump’s tariffs will hit global trade suggests the US will be the biggest loser – while a few nations may ...
Labor wants to give the minimum wage a real boost. The benefits would likely outweigh any downsides
A real boost to award wages is unlikely to drive up inflation, nor adversely impact productivity. But it would provide ...
Australia and New Zealand are plagued by ‘tall poppy syndrome’. But would a cure be worse than the disease?
A tendency to drag down those who set themselves above others, the syndrome supposedly reflects values of equality, humility ...
US tariffs will upend global trade. This is how Australia can respond
Australia has escaped some of the highest tariff levels, but will still feel economic pain. There are three main ways we can ...
Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
The court’s decision on whether Medicaid patients can choose their own health care provider could have consequences far ...
Invisible losses: thousands of plant species are missing from places they could thrive – and humans are the reason
Many native plants are missing from habitats where they should thrive – even in wilder areas. Why? Human actions such as ...