Where are the new Australian musicals? Waiting in the wings
Musical theatre nominees at the 2017 Helpmann Awards are dominated by overseas productions. Our own productions need way more support to compete on the world stage.
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What Australia can learn from the New Zealand retirement system
While you can't say one retirement system is better than the other, Australia can learn a lot from New Zealand's simpler and more flexible system.
A national amnesty will not rid Australia of violent gun crime
Let’s be realistic about what gun amnesties are, and are not, likely to deliver.
Our study found after-hours GPs actually do reduce visits to emergency rooms
Nearly half of the surveyed patients who had used after-hours doctor services reported they would have attended an emergency room had an after-hours GP been unavailable.
Australia has stalled on car efficiency
Australia's road emissions have plateaued – last year showed the smallest reduction on record.
Friday essay: the 90s – why you had to be there
The 1990s was once the forgotten decade of the 20th century but no longer.
Why is it so difficult to prosecute returning fighters?
There are many obstacles to successful prosecution, including obtaining evidence in a war zone and using foreign intelligence in court.
What game theory says about dealing with North Korea
Game theory applies to conflict and cooperation within competitive situations.
Why Gold Coast light rail was worth it (it’s about more than patronage)
The light rail project pushed up property values within 800 metres of the stations by over 30% from 1996 to 2016. Gains on this scale offer a potential source of finance for public transport.
Green space – how much is enough, and what’s the best way to deliver it?
Urban green spaces are most effective at delivering their full range of health, social and environmental benefits when physical improvement of the space is coupled with social engagement.
Sgt Pepper’s at 50 – the greatest thing you ever heard or just another album?
Dubbed the greatest album ever by Rolling Stone, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is turning 50. We asked six experts how it had stood the test of time and found opinions diverged widely.
The lengthy childhood of endangered orangutans is written in their teeth
Young orangutans are dependent on their mother's milk for many years and that could have an impact on the survival of the critically endangered species.
Guilt-free online shopping: can parcel deliveries ever be truly carbon-neutral?
Online shopping giants and logistics firms are trying to improve efficiency and cut carbon – knowing that doing so will reduce their operating costs while appealing to green-minded consumers.
Research shows the banks will pass the bank levy on to customers
Countries that have similar banking levies have seen them passed on to customers.
Survival of the fittest? Perhaps not if you’re a Tasmanian devil
It's the Tasmanian devils that enjoy the highest survival and breeding success who're more likely to get the fatal facial tumour disease.
Sustainable shopping: with the right tools, you can find an eco-friendly car
The Australian market is awash with highly polluting cars. But there are a couple of key resources to help you find the best vehicle that fits your needs.
Decoding the music masterpieces: Brahms’s Piano Quartet in G minor
The 29-year old Johannes Brahms had his first major public success with his piano quartet in G minor, but not everyone gave it glowing praise.
Highlighting ‘good and bad’ debt will make it harder to fund social programs
Restricting 'good debt' to funding physical assets could make it harder to fund education, health, and other social initiatives.
The government is swimming against the tide on Westpac’s Adani decision
As the cost of renewable energy falls, funding a new mine is a risky investment.
How Australia should react to the Trump tax cuts
The Trump tax cut will create new investment in America, but at the expense of countries like Australia
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Senior Lecturer, Griffith School of Environment, Griffith University
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Senior Lecturer, Griffith Law School, Griffith University
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