Opinion

People receive their vaccinations at a COVID vaccination centre

A review of COVID booster acceptance statistics suggests we may be unlikely to see coverage go much beyond 80 per cent – but we can still learn from others’ mistakes when it comes to health messaging.

A young man with a glass of water in one hand and a tablet in the other

Australians bought more than 65 million packs of paracetamol pain relief last year. TGA efforts to reduce its potential harms will need to take those who use it to manage pain into consideration.

Kurt Fearnley and others including Bill Shorten

The original vision for the NDIS was that it would give people with disabilities a say in how services are delivered. The appointment of an NDIA chair who is disabled is a positive move.

Teens clinking glass bottles together around a fire

Should teens drink alcohol? Ideally, no. But in the real world, here are some tips on how to minimise harm.

scan of a lizard using monitoring technology

The number of live animals seized by the Australian Government has tripled since 2017, with blue-tongue lizards and sulphur-crested cockatoos frequently captured.

a woman writes formulas on a whiteboard

With unprecedented skills shortages looming in Australia, more than ever we need gender equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Here’s what needs to happen.

Young frog

In a warming world, a species’ ability to acclimatise to temperatures is crucial. But young ectotherms can struggle to handle the heat.

A woman's hand holding a mobile phone

The terms of the Australian Privacy Principle 3.6 are quite clear. So why is there not a single published case of this law being enforced?

vladimir putins face on a large screen behind people in the street

The exact impact of sanctions is always difficult to assess in the short-term. But there are signs it is an effective strategy against Russia – and the only real option.

‘Théâtre D’opéra Spatial’ Jason Allen

AI art tools like DALL-E, Midjourney and Stable Diffusion are starting a revolution in the way art is made.

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