
AI has turned university assessments into a ‘wicked problem’ – and we don’t have all the answers
Unis must ensure degrees demonstrate students’ learning, rather than how well they’ve used artificial intelligence. But it’s an ongoing challenge.
Independent Analysis and Reportage

Unis must ensure degrees demonstrate students’ learning, rather than how well they’ve used artificial intelligence. But it’s an ongoing challenge.

A new report looks at daycares across Australia to see how many provide kids with at least lunch.

Is menopause a day, a time of life, or a new era? It can depend on the person.

Pork-barrelling does more than distort democracy. For already-stretched services outside our cities, it can deepen the funding divide.

The letters Bertha wrote to her father John Monash reveal the agonising struggle of women on the home front.

If Republicans attempt to confirm a nominee, they will trigger a historic fight and hand Democrats the justification needed to reshape the high court.

The UN climate summit COP31 has a strong focus on electrification. But is it realistic? Our analysis has the answers.

Higher interest rates alone won’t be enough to bring down inflation.

Cattle can only cope with so much heat – and more is coming. Graziers will have to install shade – and muster at dawn.

A compelling imitation, Aristotle argues, is delightful because we love to learn, and imitation teaches us. Is this why droves of people are going to cinemas to watch an almost three hour-long documentary?

A two-year blockade imposed on Iran by Britain gave way to a coup and leadership change. But seven decades later, circumstances are very different.

Supply chains have been designed for efficiency rather than resilience.