Mis- and disinformation have once again been named the top global risk of the immediate term in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025. This comes just days after Meta ...

This work was funded by the Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, ...

Ever since the dawn of cinema, audiences have been captivated by visions of outer space – drawn into the thrill of traversing far-off galaxies aboard fantastical spaceships brimming with curious ...

Ageing or living with a disability can be a confronting experience for many older people and their families. Add to this the difficulties of living in another country, experiencing language barriers ...

If you’re out on the roads this summer, chances are you might see some wildlife on your travels. Many of us will also be familiar with the sad but common sight of injured or dead animals by the side ...

Supporting mature-aged students in rural communities is key to securing Australia’s regional health workforce, says University of Melbourne expert ...

Marsupial moles are perhaps Australia’s most bizarre mammals. Known as ‘itjaritjari’ to the Indigenous Aṉangu people and featuring prominently in their tales, the marsupial mole is rarely observed, ...

With five weeks of school summer holidays (that’s around 25 days of weekday activities to organise), being online is a major attraction for most kids and a concern for most parents and carers. The ...

Now that the gifts have been exchanged, the hordes have been fed and the leftovers packed away, hopefully you can put your feet up for a bit of R&R (meaning relaxation and reading). Here are six books ...

Is your teen calling you ‘bro’ when you’re pretty sure you’re not their brother? Picture: Getty Images It’s tempting to be a pedant and tell them they need to put a dollar in a jar every time they say ...

Heatwaves are Australia’s deadliest natural disaster, causing more deaths than any other natural hazard. The intensity and frequency of heatwaves are predicted to increase due to climate change, ...