Australia

Even after four decades of studies and debate, Australia is yet to develop a plan that integrates regional cities into a high-speed rail network

New research finds that more frequent and intense fires are changing Australia’s forests, but to save the understorey, we need to change our approach

Younger Australians are more likely than their parents or grandparents to feel alone in the world, finds the annual HILDA survey

For the first time, the annual HILDA survey has explored who is using vapes and e-cigarettes. And it’s Australia’s young people getting hooked

Over the past 15 years, more Australians have experienced growing psychological distress, finds the annual HILDA survey, but it’s bigger than smartphones and social media

Australian parents are waiting longer for an empty nest as their adult children are living under the same roof for longer, finds the annual HILDA survey

Average tax rates have trended downwards since 2001 in Australia, but it’s still the high income earners who are getting the most benefit, shows the annual HILDA survey

26 January is a divisive and illogical date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges Indigenous history while also reflecting modern Australia

Indigenous advocates aim to ensure that Indigenous knowledge is fully recognised as part of the solution to climate change

Excluding people with disability from beach culture is both unfair and unlawful. Australia could be a world leader in making beaches accessible to people of all abilities