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The Conversation Australiaby Noah D. Cohen, Associate Lecturer, Associate Degree in Applied Policing, Western Sydney University17d ago
Philip Zimbardo’s legendary 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most well-known, and notorious, research experiments in recent history.
The Conversation Australiaby Elizabeth Westrupp, Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University17d ago
School holidays inevitably mean more squabbles. Longer days together, less structure, and more sharing (of toys, screens, space and parental attention) all lead to children demanding you referee...
The Conversation Australiaby Russell Blackford, Conjoint Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, University of Newcastle17d ago
Liberalism is in trouble. Its underlying ideas still have some popular resonance, but they attract little support in mainstream politics or public discussion.
The Conversation Australiaby Donna James, Lecturer in Heritage and Tourism, Western Sydney University17d ago
Farmers and other industry groups have warned a new crackdown on backpacker visas will make it harder to fill jobs in regional Australia, from fruit picking to aged care.
The Conversation Australiaby Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash University17d ago
The weather is warming up and the hay fever season has begun, but more people are experiencing cases of influenza than expected for spring.
The Conversation Australiaby Stan Karanasios, Professor in Information Systems, The University of Queensland17d ago
Australian Prime minister Anthony Albanese appears to be listening to artificial intelligence (AI) firms’ warnings to the world about the dangers of the technology they are developing.
The Conversation Australiaby Jonathan Baker, Senior lecturer in Strategy, Adelaide University17d ago
More than four years after the Commerce Commission issued a damning stocktake, Foodstuffs and Woolworths still dominate about 82% of New Zealand’s grocery market.
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra17d ago
Anthony Albanese has formally launched Australia’s bid for one of the United Nations’ non-permanent seats in 2029-30, promising to be a strong advocate for “our Pacific family” and acknowledging...
The Conversation Australiaby Amin Saikal, Emeritus Professor of Middle Eastern Studies, Australian National University; The University of Western Australia; Victoria University17d ago
Last Thursday, US President Donald Trump said he had a “big decision” coming up about Iran’s regime: Do I want to go in and annihilate them or do I not? […] Anything could happen with me.
The Conversation Australiaby Lurion De Mello, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Macquarie University17d ago
Oil markets are in turmoil amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. Prices have risen past US$100 (A$140) a barrel for the first time since May.
The Conversation Australiaby Matt Tyler, Adjunct Associate Professor (Research), Monash University17d ago
At a time when youth justice policy across Australia has taken an increasingly punitive turn, a federal Senate inquiry has laid out the evidence for a different path.
The Conversation Australiaby Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra18d ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be “a defining influence” on Australia’s economy over the next 40 years, according to the Intergenerational Report (IGR) released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on...
The Conversation Australiaby John Hawkins, Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra18d ago
This year’s Intergenerational Report (IGR) highlights AI, population ageing and geopolitical fragmentation. It is a tribute to optimistic forecasts.
The Conversation Australiaby Joanna Mendelssohn, Honorary Senior Fellow, School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne18d ago
Neha Kale’s A Foreign Return: On Art and Inhabitation seamlessly entwines memoir with art criticism. It’s a long consideration of art, colonisation, nostalgia and the places we may call home.
The Conversation Australiaby Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne18d ago
Labor’s primary vote in Newspoll was down two points to 27%, their worst Newspoll since 2012 and just one point above their record low.
The Conversation Australiaby Michael Fletcher, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Government, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington18d ago
With the Opportunity Party on the cusp of the 5% threshold to make it into parliament after the November 7 election, its signature “tax reset” proposal deserves close attention.
The Conversation Australiaby Samantha Floreani, PhD Candidate, Monash University18d ago
If you’re renting a house or apartment, you’re probably all too familiar with rent tech: online systems and apps for searching and applying for properties, paying rent and logging maintenance...
The Conversation Australiaby Shae Maple, PhD Candidate, Women's Health Imaging, Adelaide University18d ago
Do you remember how old you were when you got your first period? And whether it was considered early, late or about average?
The Conversation Australiaby Tianyi Ma, Research Fellow, School of Psychology, The University of Queensland18d ago
School holidays mean more free time and less structure. School drop-offs and pick-ups disappear, bedtimes may shift, and families may need to organise childcare, travel or visits with extended...
The Conversation Australiaby Tim Harcourt, Industry Professor and Chief Economist, University of Technology Sydney18d ago
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bold move to have Canada join the European Union (EU) as an “associate member” has led to discussion of Australia following in Canada’s footsteps.
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