The state of Australia's democracy 2025

Australia is one of the most online electorates in the world. And in 2025, AI-driven algorithms are now shaping much of what we see and know about our elections

As International Women's Day highlights both progress and setbacks, 2025 is emerging as a watershed year for women's health across the globe

The number of Australian homes damaged or destroyed by weather-related disasters is now the highest in ten years, shows the annual HILDA survey

During the past two decades, inequality has grown to reach an all-time high and the current cost-of-living crisis isn’t helping, finds the latest HILDA survey

The daily routine of a single parent can be harsh due to higher child care responsibilities, housing stress, financial inequalities and poorer mental health, finds the latest HILDA Survey

Australian school students should be educated for democracy. But that means learning a lot more than civics

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.

It's official. The world's top global risk is misinformation and disinformation, according to the World Economic Forum

AI algorithms have completely altered the way we consume information. So what does this mean for our decision-making come election time?