Society
Road Rage is on the increase
Why are people increasingly short tempered? It is manifesting itself in some pretty ugly behavior and is becoming a significant......
Anti-radicalisation kit links environmentalism and terrorism
When an anti-radicalisation kit came out last year linking alternative music, environmental activism and terrorism, it almost immediately faced a......
Politicisation of the public service
Australia’s public service is modeled off the Westminster tradition of a politically neutral public service. But is this entire concept......
France: Multiculturalism, secularism, and terrorism
The recent spout of terrorist attacks in France has led many to question why France is being continually targeted. Some......
Social cohesion report shows Aussies support diversity
An annual review of Australian attitudes and social cohesion shows people are increasingly accepting of immigration and cultural diversity. The......
One quarter of Aussie kids left behind by education system
A quarter of Australian students aren’t completing high school. That’s the finding of a report released today by education policy......
Garage sale trail trashes waste
Australians produce more than 18 million tonnes of waste per year. The Garage Sale Trail is an initiative that encourages......
The narcissist you know
Everyone can be a bit narcissistic at times, but those who fall on the extreme end of the narcissism spectrum......
‘Softer’ welfare cuts still hurt the poorest
The government today introduced amendments to its legislation to cut welfare payments. In 2014 it announced that parents would lose......
Anti-radicalisation kit draws link to environmentalism and terrorism
A new anti-radicalisation kit has come under fire for linking alternative music, environmental activism and terrorism. Almost immediately a torrent......