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Dynamic pricing is shaking up the fashion industry

By Aayushi Badhwar Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored,

Unsustainable NDIS scheme in urgent need of reform

By Sam Bennett and Reilly Polaschek Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has grown too big, too fast. The NDIS is a government-funded program

Drones feature strongly in new national defence strategy

By Michelle Grattan Drone and other autonomous military capabilities will be among the central features of the 2026 National Defence Strategy and Integrated Investment

Artemis II mission highlights tensions over final frontier

By Priyanka Dhopade NASA’s Artemis II mission spells a return to human deep-space travel, with renewed interest in building a long-term Moon base. The images captured

‘Cuddle therapy’ emerges as new stress relief

By Glen Hosking Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a “professional cuddler”. Websites

No recession yet, but dark clouds loom

By Stella Huangfu Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending

Ceasefire provides breathing space for peace negotiations

By Amin Saikal President Donald Trump’s acceptance of a Pakistani proposal for a two-week ceasefire in the war with Iran brings a sigh of relief to the international

Some better ways to tackle the fuel crisis

By Peter Newman and Ray Wills The three-page fuel plan the Australian government released last week was very light on detail. So too was Prime Minister Anthony

Sci-fi increasingly shapes the real world of discovery

By Anna-Sophie Jürgens and Shao-Jie Jhou The relationship between science and pop culture often looks like a one-way street: scientific discoveries inspire films,

Retiree income scheme is little known and underused

By Katja Hanewald For many Australians, most of their retirement wealth is tied up in their home. A simple, well-designed program to tap into those trillions in home

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