Australia

The odds of a ‘monster El Niño’ developing this year are now as high as 80 per cent. But that is a risk factor not a definite forecast – a big El Niño does not necessarily mean a big dry for Australia

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered glaring gaps in healthcare for older people. Now, with an increasingly older population, Australia needs to come to terms with its ageism

The dismantling of US foreign aid has left a gap in the world's defences against disease. It is fixable, but only if countries like Australia act now

As Australia slips out of the top 10 happiest countries, our declining national mood isn't just a domestic concern – it could undermine Australia's ‘soft power’

As bushfires and floods devastate Australian agriculture, research into emergency livestock feed aims to help farmers build community reserves before disaster strikes

Aṉangu culture is a critical aspect of the World Heritage values at Uluru. Traditional owners must be in charge of what work and tourism looks like in the region

AI can now predict the future of Australia’s vast savannas, forecasting wildfire risks and ecosystem changes years ahead

A new study based on media reports finds young Australian e-scooter riders are much more likely than adults to die in crashes on our roads

New research into some of Australia’s most significant aphid pests is investigating their genetic resistance and microbes to develop sustainable pest control

From avian flu to fire ants – Australia needs to work smarter when battling increasing biosecurity threats