Politics & Society
Australia’s media isn’t accurately reporting all sides of the Murray-Darling Basin debate
University of Melbourne research finds media reporting on environmental water allocations to the Murray-Darling is skewed against the environment
Lunar New Year is all about food, family, food, peacebuilding and food
Lunar New Year brings people together, but it’s the food that connects them, says University of Melbourne expert
The Facebook trick online gambling is using to target Australians
University of Melbourne research has found some overseas online casinos are illegally targeting Australians using Facebook ads – and it’s a big problem.
A new Australia Day for everyone
26 January is a divisive date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges our history while looking forward, says University of Melbourne expert.
‘Forcing’ workers into the office misses the point
In 2024, there's still a place for physical workspaces but employers need to think carefully about when and how to use them, say University of Melbourne experts
How does the International Court of Justice differ from the International Criminal Court?
The Hague has two international courts, but they have very different remits, explains a University of Melbourne expert
Local responses to global nomads
Digital nomads are criticised for gentrifying local communities, but responses vary according to economic circumstances says a University of Melbourne expert
Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas
University of Melbourne experts share their advice for a sustainable and thrifty Christmas, with many Australians planning to spend less this festive season.
Resolving contract disputes uses principles both ancient and cosmopolitan
All societies make agreements, so contract law is the perfect site to discover intercultural notions of justice, says University of Melbourne expert