Loving country consistently reiterates that aboriginal cultures are as complex and nuanced as the country we call “mother”.
Why Does the Electoral College Exist, and How Does It Work? 5 Essential Reads
The idea of a popular election – where the candidate who got the most votes won – was attractive.
The idea of a popular election – where the candidate who got the most votes won – was attractive.
Politics With Michelle Grattan: Chief Scientist Alan Finkel on Climate, Energy and Emissions
Alan Finkel ends his term as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
Alan Finkel ends his term as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
Researchers, Librarians, Filmmakers and Teachers Are Waiting for the Copyright Reforms the Government Has Promised
The Australian Law Reform Commission and the Productivity Commission found that orphan works present a particular problem for public institutions.
The Australian Law Reform Commission and the Productivity Commission found that orphan works present a particular problem for public institutions.
War’s Physical Toll Can Last for Generations, as It Has for the Children of the Vietnam War
People living in Vietnam today may still feel the effects of the war.
People living in Vietnam today may still feel the effects of the war.
How To Co-Parent After Divorce
A new study has examined the practices of good parents post-separation. Here's the parents' advice.
A new study has examined the practices of good parents post-separation. Here’s the parents’ advice.
Nicki Minaj Flips the Script on Hip-Hop Hypermasculinity With her Album Queen
Nicki Minaj is the preeminent female rapper. Her latest album Queen embraces a kind of girl power that has been criticised both within and outside the rap world.
Nicki Minaj is the preeminent female rapper. Her latest album Queen embraces a kind of girl power that has been criticised both within and outside the rap world.
Beyond Pink and Blue: The Quiet Rise of Gender-neutral Toys
Ken dolls with a 'man bun'. Female superhero action figures. At long last, the gendered distinctions of the pink and blue toy aisles are starting to break down.
Ken dolls with a ‘man bun’. Female superhero action figures. At long last, the gendered distinctions of the pink and blue toy aisles are starting to break down.
From Stone Dildos to Sexbots: How Technology Is Changing Sex
The use of technology to enhance sexual pleasure is ancient. Now advances in AI have led to more lifelike sex dolls hitting the market – but sex robots aren't the only innovations on the horizon.
The use of technology to enhance sexual pleasure is ancient. Now advances in AI have led to more lifelike sex dolls hitting the market – but sex robots aren’t the only innovations on the horizon.
Why Breakups Are so Hard and How To Cope With Them
The only way to get through a breakup is to experience your emotions, but not brood on them.
The only way to get through a breakup is to experience your emotions, but not brood on them.
Big City Gaybourhoods: Where They Come From and Why They Still Matter
Sydney's LGBTQI heartland has moved and changed over time, but the importance of urban space to queer communities remains a constant.
Sydney’s LGBTQI heartland has moved and changed over time, but the importance of urban space to queer communities remains a constant.
Friday Essay: Why Grown-ups Still Need Fairy Tales
Fairy tales can be brutal and laden with taboo. But they are are excellent narratives with which to think through a range of human experiences.
Fairy tales can be brutal and laden with taboo. But they are are excellent narratives with which to think through a range of human experiences.
Don’t Use Technology as a Bargaining Chip With Your Kids
We need to shift the focus away from parenting that relies on threats and rewards, to one that nurtures meaningful parent-child and child-technology relationships.
We need to shift the focus away from parenting that relies on threats and rewards, to one that nurtures meaningful parent-child and child-technology relationships.
When it Comes to Sport, Boys ‘Play Like a Girl’
University of Sydney research suggests that primary school-aged boys and girls can play in mixed teams until they reach high school.
University of Sydney research suggests that primary school-aged boys and girls can play in mixed teams until they reach high school.
Exergames: Good for Play Time, but Should Not Replace Physical Education
Exergames should be used to replace sedentary video games, not traditional physical education.
Exergames should be used to replace sedentary video games, not traditional physical education.
Friday essay: Journeys to the Underworld—Greek Myth, Film and American Anxiety
American cinema mines Greek myth strongly at times of profound social anxiety. In the age of Trump, we are seeing battlegrounds framed as underworld quests.
American cinema mines Greek myth strongly at times of profound social anxiety. In the age of Trump, we are seeing battlegrounds framed as underworld quests.