Perspectives

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Aarhus is Denmark’s forgotten gem

By Susan Schwartz Aarhus is not a city that comes to mind when most people think of Denmark, but it is arguably the jewel in the crown and well worth the side-trip. More
Read more 20 May 2025
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Bikeability can be the key to liveability

By Shane Rodgers Many years ago, when I lived in Canberra, my bicycle was my second car. My eldest daughter had a seat on the back, and I had a basket on the front for
Read more 16 May 2025
Person with autism listening to music

No! Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’

By Aimee Grant I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m
Read more 15 May 2025
EV charging stations in Norway. | Newsreel

Charger anxiety the true barrier to EV uptake

By Ganna Pogrebna Range anxiety has long been seen as the main obstacle stopping drivers from going electric. But range isn’t the real issue. The average range of a
Read more 14 May 2025
Sussan Ley. | Newsreel

Ley first female leader of federal Liberals

By Michelle Grattan The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25. Ley, 63, who was deputy leader
Read more 13 May 2025
Sad young person in tunnel. | Newsreel

What the homeless say they need to end the crisis

By Robyn Martin, Carole Zufferey and Michele Jarldorn The 2025 election is over and now it’s time for Labor to deliver on campaign promises to address
Read more 12 May 2025
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States.

US Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV

By Dennis Doyle Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He will be known as Pope Leo
Read more 9 May 2025
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Is a new India-Pakistan war imminent?

By Ian Hall India conducted military strikes against Pakistan this week, hitting numerous sites in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and deeper into Pakistan itself. Security
Read more 8 May 2025
Modern office. | Newsreel.

Office design not keeping up with post-COVID work styles

By Ozgur Gocer, Richard de Dear and Thomas Parkinson Flexible work has become the new norm, despite the best efforts of companies calling workers back to the
Read more 8 May 2025
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Newsreel

Election promises made. Now it’s time to deliver

By Michelle Cull With a convincing win for a second term of government, the pressure is now on the new Labor government to deliver the economic policies central to its
Read more 6 May 2025