Independent Analysis and Reportage
Waverley Council in Sydney has removed a book strongly critical of Israel from its library shelves for review after a survivor of the Bondi Beach massacre condemned its prominent display as “deeply insensitive”. The book’s author has defended his publication, saying the episode is a good lesson in how the smearing of Palestine and its
A new project offers free learning materials for boosting the circular economy by rethinking processes for recycling waste or reconditioning clothing and vehicles and navigating policy U-turns.
Lentils, beans, chickpeas and peas provide fibre and protein. Research suggests they may also influence blood sugar, cholesterol and gut health.
COMMENTARY: By Kalinga Seneviratne In the past year there has been a scramble by the big powers to secure the continuing supply of “rare minerals” that are used in batteries driving electric cars and wind power turbines. There is a looming catastrophe awaiting the Pacific Ocean if countries in the region are not alert to the
Sediment and nitrogen runoff carried by rivers is a major challenge to the Great Barrier Reef. Science confirms efforts to improve water quality are paying off.
Canada’s ambitious vision for improving access to school food needs to be bolstered by community collaboration and high-quality research.
Will an Aug. 24, 2026, Supreme Court decision lead to chaos in the midterm elections? An election law scholar dissects the decision, its background and possible effects.
After topping a record US$40 trillion, US national debt looks set to climb further.
Whether in Kenya or California, herders face dangerous temperatures and difficult conditions that put a strain on their health.
New data from a global rights-tracking project shows the country had large declines in 2025 on 8 of the 9 civil and political rights it measures.
How big policy areas like crime, education, transport and energy have changed.
Feeling prepared helped children with their worries.