Universities can help fix governments that are hooked on consultants Australian Capital Territory Close the gap between the groundbreaking research carried out in universities & institutes and decision-makers to enable governments to use it.
Arafura-class patrol boats slapped with Defence Projects of Concern listing October 20, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence Controversial for their big size but small punch, Project SEA 1180 patrol boats are in choppy waters.
SA university merger ‘in best interests of the state’ October 17, 2023 By Jacob Shteyman Education The University of Adelaide and University of South Australia merger should go ahead as it will advance the state’s economic and social interests, a parliamentary committee has found.
Are Australia’s roads becoming more dangerous? Here’s what the data says September 25, 2023 By Mark Stevenson and Jason Thompson Australian Capital Territory Road deaths have remained stubbornly high in Australia over the past decade. Do we have the right strategies in place to address the problem?
South Australian children worse off in wellbeing post-pandemic August 24, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Education The wellbeing survey looked at life satisfaction, optimism, cognitive engagement, emotional regulation, perseverance, worry and sadness.
What’s in store for Australia’s bushfire season? A national outlook August 23, 2023 By Julia Bergin Australian Capital Territory A high likelihood of drier El Niño summers may involve fast-moving grassfires during Australia’s looming bushfire season.
How algae conquered the world, and other epic stories hidden in the rocks of the Flinders Ranges August 8, 2023 By Alan Collins, Georgina Virgo and Jarred Lloyd Editors' Picks New research dating and reading the rocks of the Flinders Ranges reveals a fascinating story about how complex life emerged on our planet.
Premium Columnists South Australian university merger shaping as another amalgamation disaster August 7, 2023 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Once again, the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are looking at a merger. Once again, it would be a mistake.
Premium Columnists Ensuring the 44% of Australians with low literacy can access government services July 3, 2023 By Zoë Rose Australian Capital Territory All Australians are entitled to understandable government services. Judicious content design can move public servants closer to that mandate.
Premium Insights and analysis Guilty parties escaping blame in the great housing debate June 16, 2023 By Bernard Keane Australian Capital Territory The states are responsible for social housing, and they’ve badly underfunded it. Only now are some lifting their game, but will it be enough?
Kathy Ophel Keller on being recognised for agricultural research June 12, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment The retired executive director at SARDI was awarded a PSM for her work in public sector agricultural research.
No cap, fam: opportunity for health agencies to be funnier on socials June 2, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Australian Capital Territory The first waves of COVID-19 taught Health authorities they need to better tailor their communication towards young people.
Premium Columnists Ministerial diaries legitimately deserve to be in the public domain April 12, 2023 By Richard Mulgan Australian Capital Territory Access to ministerial diaries is a useful reminder to government insiders that their comings and goings may be open to public scrutiny.
Australia’s workers’ compensation laws don’t promote recovery March 29, 2023 By Kerry Howard Australian Capital Territory Workers’ compensation laws are based on the ‘disconnect’ of mind and body, despite research clearly showing they are strongly correlated.
Towards 2042: South Australia cements place as sovereign manufacturing hub under AUKUS-SSN deal March 15, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Defence The new SSN-AUKUS submarines will be built in SA, reviving a once heavily criticised and cyclical high-tech manufacturing sector.