Law

Politics & Society

Why Germany’s far right is a problem even if the ‘firewall’ holds

The rapid rise of the far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) and its influence on the agenda of other parties will define German politics for the next four years

Environment

Our kids have questions about climate change. We are giving them answers

A new video series called ‘Climate Kids’ has been launched to help kids (and their parents) combat climate anxiety and feel equipped to take positive action

Politics & Society

What will the America First Directive mean for international climate policy?

President Trump appears to be aiming for a more insular America. Here we explore how a lack of US participation could affect global efforts to combat health crises and climate change – and where we might see a glimmer of hope.

Arts & Culture

What we watched, read and listened to in 2024: Part Two

Part Two of the books, podcasts, TV series, poems, footy matches and more that inspired us in 2024

Environment

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Analysis

COP29 wrap-up: Urgent finance needs stall in Baku

PhD students working in climate-related fields give their analysis of the successes – and failures – at the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan

Environment

What can we expect at the COP29 Climate Conference?

Finance is the key to global action and COP29 is the key to unlocking the trillions needed to accelerate action

Politics & Society

The real cost of paying for a bride

Bride price is a valued traditional marriage practice of the South Sudanese people, but its moral, economic and human rights consequences mean we may need to move away from the practice in both South Sudan and Australia

Politics & Society

Commonwealth leaders meet to debate the future and deal with the past

CHOGM 2024 in Samoa is King Charles’ first as Head of the Commonwealth, and along with climate change, development and human rights, reparation for slavery has entered the discussion

Politics & Society

International court to decide if we have a ‘right to strike’

Employers are challenging the legal principle on which the ‘right to strike’ is based in the International Court of Justice. The outcome could change labour laws around the world

Politics & Society

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Opinion

Understanding my father

After three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide delivered its recommendations, but for those of us affected, it’s seeing real change that matters