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A new index charts Australian innovation across nearly two decades. It shows a country with real potential, and where we need to focus to realise it

Using two climate scenarios, new economic modelling shows the costs of rising seas and storm surges – and the need to rethink where we build and how to protect coastlines

The she-oaks no longer whisper across much of Australia. A 2000-year record from GunaiKurnai Country holds the answer to who shaped these native woodlands and what restoration is missing

English classrooms help prepare young people to take part in democracy. But we’re teaching them to prioritise their own views rather than understanding differences of opinion

For decades, Melbourne's universities and research institutes have turned curious questions into discoveries that improve lives. The city's future lies in fostering innovation, collaboration and education

Melbourne is often called Australia's 'cultural capital'. But its real strength lies in stories 65,000 years in the making and every new one we add

Melbourne is on course to become Australia's biggest city. But size isn’t everything. What would make it Australia’s most healthy, sustainable and equitable city? Here are three ideas

With pressure mounting to build more and build faster, it’s crucial to define – both professionally and legally – who is accountable for construction safety

New technology is integrating sustainability into production and helping Australia’s agricultural industry demonstrate its green credentials