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The oligarchic spectrum in Indonesia shows how economic power is translated into political dynastic power, says a University ...
Over the last few weeks, parts of Australia have been inundated by rain, scorched by heatwaves and slammed by storms. Is this our country's new normal? A University of Melbourne expert explains.
Mis- and disinformation have once again been named the top global risk of the immediate term in the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report 2025. This comes just days after Meta ...
With extreme fire seasons on the rise, combining science, strategic planning and proactive management can help us face these mounting challenges, say University of Melbourne experts ...
After decades of sprawling, residential-only developments, Melbourne, along with all Australian cities, has become increasingly car-dependent – potentially impacting both the city’s liveability and ...
Education does not just impart information; it shapes who we are and who we might be. Since 2010, the Australian Curriculum has included an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures ...
Big projects are almost always over budget, but in Australia the cost often blows out hugely. There are ways to fix this says a University of Melbourne expert ...
Australia’s young adults are putting their traditional steps towards adulthood on hold – spending more time living in the parental home. In fact, just over half of young men (54 per cent) and 47 per ...
To improve Australia’s education system, we need to move away from the idea that the basic features of education are fixed, says University of Melbourne expert.
Digital nomads are criticised for gentrifying local communities, but responses vary according to economic circumstances says a University of Melbourne expert ...
New University of Melbourne research finds that hikes in the cost of some university degrees had limited impact on students’ choices in higher education.
Dr Tharaka Gunawardena: How could prefab help tackle Australia’s housing crisis? Due to the diminishing availability of skilled labour and the demand for quicker construction, prefab is fast becoming ...