Opinion

The internet is now an arena for conflict, and we're all caught up in it

12 Mar 2019

Nation states are covertly working against each other on the very same digital platforms they use to collaborate in areas such as trade and manufacturing.

Facebook and nipples: opera faces an emerging technologies predicament

11 Mar 2019

Censorship highlights the structural social and cultural issues underlying AI systems.

Janet Laurence: After Nature sounds an exquisite warning bell for extinction

11 Mar 2019

A new survey exhibition of contemporary artist Janet Laurence urges us to reconsider the relationship between art, nature and politics.

Backlash and gender fatigue. Why progress on gender equality has slowed

11 Mar 2019

There is an increasing push-back in society against gender equality issues that can also spread into the workplace.

Flow the STEM to get young women into well-paid jobs of future

08 Mar 2019

Turning around old stereotypes and creating valuable opportunities for girls as they move through school is a challenge that everyone must support.

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Women in STEM need your support – and Australia needs women in STEM

08 Mar 2019

You can support career development by nominating a deserving scientist, innovator or science teacher for recognition through a prize or award.

Vital Signs: Australia's sudden ultra-low economic growth should not be a surprise

08 Mar 2019

The treasurer says 2018 was a year of two halves, but there were signs of a downturn well before mid year.

Lacrosse fire ruling sends shudders through building industry consultants and governments

05 Mar 2019

Architects, certifiers and engineers who work as consultants to builders are on notice about potential liability for the use of flammable cladding, but governments are also culpable for their actions.

We asked five experts: is vegetarianism healthier?

04 Mar 2019

With vegetarianism on the rise in Australia, we ask five experts if a vegetarian diet is healthier.

Vital Signs: Do deficits matter anymore?

01 Mar 2019

Big plans are all well and good, but it pays to think carefully how much red ink we should be willing to accept.

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