Social Affairs

Cop that: the rise of criminal infringement notices

20 Oct 2020

The increasing use of on-the-spot penalty notices by police should have us concerned, a UNSW expert says.

High fatalities from truck crashes demand greater safety standards

19 Oct 2020

Relying on regulation through licensing alone will not combat unsafe trucking practices, says UNSW’s Dr Christopher Walker.

COVID spurred action on rough sleepers but greater homelessness challenges lie ahead

19 Oct 2020

Australia found shelter for more than 33,000 rough sleepers and other homeless people during the pandemic, but a coming surge in homelessness demands a comprehensive national housing strategy.

Flyway to the endanger zone: how drones can boost conservation

16 Oct 2020

The ocean meets the sky as drones take conservation efforts to new heights.

In 20 years of award-winning picture books, non-white people made up just 12% of main characters

15 Oct 2020

A study shows there is a lack of ethnic and other diversity in award-winning early childhood picture books. This means our children are still getting a narrow window of the world.

Brand Gladys: how ICAC revelations hurt Berejiklian's 'school captain' image

14 Oct 2020

News of the NSW premier's 'close personal relationship' with a former MP under investigation by ICAC is a hit to her hitherto squeaky clean public persona.