Perth is looking at recycling all its sewage in the city’s future water supply. But many Australians’ drinking water already contains indirectly recycled treated sewage.
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The origin of around 300 of Australia’s Aboriginal languages lies in Queensland, about 6,000 years ago.
The minor party vote in Australia is historically high and growing, as trust in the bigger parties slides away.
Smaller businesses contribute a huge amount of Australia’s national output but a tiny proportion of our exports.
A new rechargeable ‘proton battery’ - made chiefly from carbon and water - promises to outperform conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being more environmentally friendly.
New laws, new tools and new research is required to combat the rise in online hate. That means both regulating social media companies, and making use of technology to help measure compliance.
Brands need to build trust by being transparent about how they collect data.
To stay up, the bird must overcome gravity with a force called ‘lift’.
The greatest moral challenge of our time is our flawed conception of morality itself.
Early STEM skills are as important as early literacy skills. Parents can help their preschoolers develop STEM skills by working these simple techniques into everyday activities.
Mongolia’s important historical sites are under threat from climate change and looting - and one exacerbates the other.
France is transforming old industrial wastelands in cities like Paris, Lyon and Nantes, so what are the secrets of its success?
The destruction of a massive haul of illegal ivory was supposed to send a message to poachers and those who trade in the tusks. Did they notice, or can the ivory be used to help elephant conservation?
There may be altruistic reasons for companies to adopt ‘pay as you want’ pricing, but research shows it can lead to an increase in revenue.
The research shows a link between high-sugar diets and diseases such as dementia and cancer. It doesn’t show that sugar causes them, but it’s compelling enough to prompt us to cut down on sugar.
New global communities of concerned citizens can help protect iconic places such as the Great Barrier Reef. But the scope of these remote communities must extend beyond mere ‘slacktivism’.
An ambassador needs to do more than just encourage young girls to enter STEMM, the role must address structural and cultural issues that push women out of the pipeline mid-career.
Michelle Grattan speaks with Deep Saini about the week in Australian politics.
The polls seem to be swinging back in favour of the Andrews Labor government in Victoria, while in New South Wales it’s neck-and-neck.
Trump’s tariffs will have only a small impact on the Australian economy, as Australia isn’t a large exporter of steel or aluminium.
For centuries, Mary Magdalene was wrongly depicted as a repentant whore, diminishing her vital role as witness to the resurrection. A new film portraying her life does much to restore her character.
Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit substance in Australia, after marijuana.
Plato suggested we leave complex things to experts and Aristotle suggested we leave them to the people. That tension has carried through to modern debates about where expertise belongs.
Ruth and Maurie Crow were early advocates of the compact city. They also warned 50 years ago that a clear justice intent was needed to shape cities for their citizens rather than vested interests.
Statements from the RBA show it’s little wonder markets are not predicting a rate increase this year.