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Critical warnings in new State of the Climate report

The world is on track to hurtle past the Paris Agreement’s global warming limits. Australia’s average warming has already increased 1.5C.

Regulatory creep in the Indian media

The Indian government continues to enhance its legal and regulatory powers over the country’s media outlets.

The big question on AI in education

Are educators, societies and governments prepared to accept and address the changes brought on by the arrival of AI in education?

The two-state solution is dead, so why do politicians rely on it?

The US and its allies believe the two-state solution is the remedy to Israeli long-term security, but few on the ground want it to happen.

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How the Palestinian Authority is failing its people

Effectively silent in the face of the Gaza war, the Palestinian Authority becomes increasingly irrelevant and complicit in the occupation of its people.

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The empty slogan of ‘Never again’

A new UN doctrine was supposed prevent genocide and other atrocity crimes. It never worked.

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Western reporting of Israel reflects a deep-rooted bias

The Western media’s decades-long bias in covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resurfaces, limiting the scope of narratives from Gaza.

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Interest rates, inflation and unemployment: Here’s what to know

As the RBA attempts to keep inflation and unemployment rates low, it faces a tricky challenge. Here’s what to know about what might happen next.

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Are international students keeping Australian unis afloat?

Many Australian universities claim they rely on international students to subsidise domestic students and research, but does this argument stack up?

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In the dragon’s lair, tourism faces a delicate balancing act

As visitor numbers to natural wonders around the world grow, authorities face a huge challenge balancing conservation with development.

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Understanding overtourism means understanding the data

Data is key to understanding and managing overtourism. Accurate measurement shapes media narratives and local perceptions, informing effective solutions.

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Is overtourism just another ‘first-world problem’?

The overtourism debate is fraught with extremes, but without scientific measures, it risks becoming a distraction from real global tourism challenges.

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A virtual solution to a very real problem

Imagine experiencing the Louvre from your lounge. New digital tools such as AI and virtual reality can help cities better cope with influxes of visitors.

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How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

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Critical warnings in new State of the Climate report

Regulatory creep in the Indian media

The big question on AI in education

The two-state solution is dead, so why do politicians rely on it?

How the Palestinian Authority is failing its people

The empty slogan of ‘Never again’

Western reporting of Israel reflects a deep-rooted bias

Interest rates, inflation and unemployment: Here’s what to know

Are international students keeping Australian unis afloat?

In the dragon’s lair, tourism faces a delicate balancing act

Understanding overtourism means understanding the data

Is overtourism just another ‘first-world problem’?

How much tourism is too much?

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