An interesting and notable point of detail about the “lifetime ban” legislation is that it would not apply to the refugee children.
The internet has always been just about to deliver an enormous spurt of economic growth or productivity growth A new meta-analysis of 59 econometric studies finds it is yet to do so.
Calls to boycott supermarket-branded milk are misguided; and a royal commission into treatment of dairy farmers would be money wasted.
Beyond trucking in hay and water, drought-stricken farmers need money and advice on improving the natural features of their land.
From the UK
The British government is yet to set up a formal redress scheme for children sent away as migrants to Australia and elsewhere.
Why tobacco giant isn't a credible partner for anti-cigarette smoking policy just yet, despite what they want you to think.
Researchers are beginning to look at the opportunities offered by social media to aid in suicide prevention.
Research has started to identify the key factors in creating communities that promote good early childhood development.
As families are airlifted off Nauru for medical treatment, there is at last a glimmer of hope that a long-standing and cruel policy might finally be put to rest.
Barnaby Joyce on facing the drought and rural women.
Some in the Nationals would like Barnaby Joyce back in the leadership before the election. Joyce says if the leadership were offered, he would be up for it - though he insists he is not canvassing.
An ancient relationship between plants and fungi could be used in sustainable agriculture. But there's still a lot we don't know, and new research suggests these fungi can sometimes do more harm than good.
The NT is the only jurisdiction in Australia mandating the use of English in the Legislative Assembly – despite the fact 42% of the population doesn't speak English at home.
An Anglican priest teaching about climate change says people have a naïve view of how science really works.
We need to make sure well-meaning policy responses to drought don't do more harm than good.
Diets that promise drastic results with minimal effort, or that ban whole food groups, should ring alarm bells.
Darwin's climate is getting even hotter and it's one of the main reasons people leave the city. A lot more can be done, though, to make our tropical cities safe, cool and enjoyable.
The government has rejected a call to extend the My Health Record opt-out period while amendments are made to ensure the privacy and security of the system.
If you carry your smartphone with you everywhere, then the data it tracks could provide a comprehensive picture of your health – and alert you if it begins to deteriorate.
Non-Indigenous writers, if they wish to engage ethically with Indigenous culture, must learn to respect it as a form of property grounded in kinship and country.
Breeding dogs for certain colours can affect their health, behaviour and life-span.
