‘Burnt out, tired, frustrated’: how hospital pressures harm doctors’ mental health
In a new study, we interviewed and shadowed 14 doctors in a public hospital to understand the pressures they are under.
COP29: Only by returning carbon to the ground is net zero truly possible
Net zero is not as simple as planting a tree. The first step is understanding that tackling climate change, and reaching true ...
Trump’s agenda will face hurdles in Congress, despite the Republican ‘trifecta’ of winning the House, Senate and White House
Gridlock can still happen under unified government, and for reasons that are likely to be on full display in the 119th ...
Casting a spotlight on the Black convicts of African descent who helped shape Australia
Santilla Chingaipe’s new book brings a fresh and urgent perspective to bear on Australian history. But in countering ...
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Women are still being paid almost $30,000 a year less than men and the gap widens with age
Leonora Risse receives research funding from the Trawalla Foundation and the Women's Leadership Institute Australia. She has ...
Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report
If your car connects to the internet, what personal data could it be sharing – and even selling? A new report on Australia’s ...
Michelle Visage is now hosting Drag Race Down Under. It’s a milestone for cis women in drag
On Drag Race Down Under, Michelle Visage has become the authority who determines who sashays and who stays in the fierce ...
Why can’t we die at home? Expanding home care could reduce the financial and environmental cost of dying in hospital
Most people would prefer to die at home than in hospital. If dying at home could be made more feasible and well resourced, ...
Political finance law reforms will reduce big money in politics, but will rich donors be the ultimate winners?
The proposed bill reduces the risk of corruption but other problems remain - including that it favours the major parties.
How a failure to support youth who were once in care may be fuelling unemployment
Former youth in care deserve equitable educational opportunities. Better longitudinal data is needed around how youth and ...
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Eating less sugar would be great for the planet as well as our health
Alon Shepon is the chair of the Israeli Forum for Sustainable Nutrition, a not-for-profit organization advocating for a ...
Why it’s important to take a week off from the gym every now and again – the science behind ‘deload weeks’
Toning down the intensity of your workouts – and even taking a week off from working out entirely – is important for allowing ...