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A woman walks past a large sign saying Cornell University

A woman walks past a large sign saying Cornell University

The ‘Cornell 7’ reported rape shows why we need to rethink sexual violence prevention

Sarah Vrankovich, La Trobe University; Camille Schloeffel, La Trobe University, and Jessica Ison, La Trobe University

As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure?

Shannon Brincat, University of the Sunshine Coast and Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres, University of the Sunshine Coast

A large crowd marches holding Brazilian flags and a giant balloon which depicts US President Donald Trump holding Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

A large crowd marches holding Brazilian flags and a giant balloon which depicts US President Donald Trump holding Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

With a tragedy averted, the Flydubai incident has put cockpit security under new scrutiny

Steven Leib, CQUniversity Australia and Guido Carim Junior, CQUniversity Australia

Passengers from a diverted flydubai flight are seen arriving at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

Passengers from a diverted flydubai flight are seen arriving at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.

From rock bottom to a grand final: what’s behind the Newcastle Knights’ incredible rise?

Ashlee Morgan, Flinders University

A composite image showing Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco and Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga.

A composite image showing Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco and Newcastle Knights fullback Kalyn Ponga.

Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching

Ran Porat, Monash University

Australian politics

Grattan on Friday: Albanese leaves grim domestic scene as he flies to the blue Pacific

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra

View from The Hill: how far will the opposition go on industrial relations reform? Probably not too far

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson says government is borrowing from the future to spend today

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra

Amid rising support for right-wing minor parties, can David Shoebridge reinvigorate the Greens?

Nathan Fioritti, Monash University and Narelle Miragliotta, Murdoch University

A man with glasses speaks to the media under a tree

A man with glasses speaks to the media under a tree

New Greens leader David Shoebridge declares Greens ‘here to replace’ Labor

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra

Victorian DemosAU poll has Coalition’s two-party lead narrowing, but they remain ahead

Adrian Beaumont, The University of Melbourne

A woman stands up in parliament and delivers a speech

A woman stands up in parliament and delivers a speech

Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to health reasons

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra

Government takes early action to protect ‘legacy’ technology systems against AI breaches

Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra

Why David Brat, the new US ambassador to Australia, has a big in-tray

Ava Kalinauskas, University of Sydney

Dave Brat and now US President Donald Trump seen together in a 2015 photo.

Dave Brat and now US President Donald Trump seen together in a 2015 photo.

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World

A young couple sit in front of a window holding a newborn baby

A young couple sit in front of a window holding a newborn baby

Can governments ever convince women to have more babies? Here’s what other countries can teach us

Viva Hammer, Australian National University

After a decade, the UN’s Antonio Guterres is stepping down. His legacy will be mixed, at best

Simon Adams, Murdoch University

Antonio Guterres speaks during an interview at the United Nations headquarters.

Antonio Guterres speaks during an interview at the United Nations headquarters.

Privatised aid failed the people of Gaza. The world should learn not to repeat it

Shannon Bosch, Edith Cowan University

A boy carries a box saying GHF on his head as he walks through rubble

A boy carries a box saying GHF on his head as he walks through rubble

Trump’s US ratings drop to new record low as Democrats become clear favourites in both chambers of Congress

Adrian Beaumont, The University of Melbourne

Donald Trump looking downcast

Donald Trump looking downcast

Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing the Kennedy Center

E. Andrew Taylor, American University

Musicians perform during a rally in front of a big building.

Musicians perform during a rally in front of a big building.

The UN is facing a crisis of trust and possible bankruptcy. Its new leader will have an enormous challenge

Erika Feller AO, The University of Melbourne

The Alley of Flags leads to the United Nations Office in Geneva, the European headquarters of the UN.

The Alley of Flags leads to the United Nations Office in Geneva, the European headquarters of the UN.

Three T’s will dominate Trump-Xi summit – but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and who knows on tech

Rana Mitter, Harvard Kennedy School

Two men in suits stans side byu side

Two men in suits stans side byu side

Trump has banned more media and started his own TV channel. In the process, he risks further eroding American democracy

Matthew Ricketson, Deakin University

Elections in Brazil: a lacklustre campaign heightens uncertainty about the results

Sergio Abranches, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)

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Law, media and society

A homeless person is seen as people walk by on a busy street.

A homeless person is seen as people walk by on a busy street.

Five reasons why Victoria’s new proactive homelessness plan is worth trying

Cameron Parsell, The University of Queensland

More deaths, less outrage: are we becoming numb to the horrors of family violence?

Anastasia Powell, RMIT University

A crowd of protesters hold signs that say misogyny kills and no more.

A crowd of protesters hold signs that say misogyny kills and no more.

Are older Australians really safer from crime? The evidence says the harms are just harder to see

Xanthe Weston, CQUniversity Australia and Elizabeth Boardman, CQUniversity Australia

An old woman's hands on her lap in a dark room

An old woman's hands on her lap in a dark room

Rape myths shape how we respond to sexual violence. What are they and what impact do they have?

Jane Gilmore, Monash University

Western Australia is experiencing a child safety crisis. Here’s what would help

Jacynta Krakouer, Adelaide University and Renna Gayde, Adelaide University

A small Indigenous boy walking alone in the outback

A small Indigenous boy walking alone in the outback

Australia is responding to domestic violence after the event, not preventing it from happening

Vincent Hurley, Macquarie University

Police cars and officers are seen at the scene of an alleged domestic violence incident in NSW>

Police cars and officers are seen at the scene of an alleged domestic violence incident in NSW>

Governments across Australia know how to stop violence against Indigenous women, they just don’t do it

Kyllie Cripps, Monash University; Heather Douglas, The University of Melbourne, and Samantha O'Donnell, The University of Melbourne

An Indigenous woman sits on red dirt with a dog

An Indigenous woman sits on red dirt with a dog

Australia’s youth justice crisis needs national leadership. The Senate inquiry is helpful but isn’t enough

Kate Fitz-Gibbon, Monash University and Matt Tyler, Monash University

A young man with a blurred out face is seen behind a wire fence.

A young man with a blurred out face is seen behind a wire fence.

How rural policing gaps can make escaping domestic violence harder

Kyle J.D. Mulrooney, University of New England

A police road sign against blue sky.

A police road sign against blue sky.

Sport

Nathan Charles of the Wallabies is tackled during a game against New Zealand in 2014.

Nathan Charles of the Wallabies is tackled during a game against New Zealand in 2014.

With a former Wallaby’s ‘cruel’ diagnosis, is there a link between contact sports and MND?

Alan Pearce, Swinburne University of Technology

Stripped titles? Compensating rivals? How the Manchester City cheating scandal could play out

James Skinner, University of Newcastle and Danny F Hill, Providence College

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal for Manchester City in the English Premier League in 2025.

Erling Haaland celebrates a goal for Manchester City in the English Premier League in 2025.

Manchester City supporters have been gaslit. What happens now?

Josh Bland, University of Cambridge

Photograph of crowded street, blue buses and Manchester City fans waving flags

Photograph of crowded street, blue buses and Manchester City fans waving flags

Are AFL grand finals really the hardest game of the year? We checked the data

Joel Garrett, Griffith University and Hunter Bennett, Adelaide University

A composite of Harris Andrews of the Lions and Patrick Voss of the Dockers.

A composite of Harris Andrews of the Lions and Patrick Voss of the Dockers.

The International Olympic Committee wants mental health screening in elite sports. Here’s why

Rosemary Purcell, The University of Melbourne

An athlete holds his head in his hands, surrounded by teammates.

An athlete holds his head in his hands, surrounded by teammates.

Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta uses ‘desirable difficulties’ to prepare his players – is this a good coaching strategy?

David Turner, Anglia Ruskin University

Mikel Arteta talks to Arsenal player Noni Madueke during their Champions League victory over Napoli on September 9 2026.

Mikel Arteta talks to Arsenal player Noni Madueke during their Champions League victory over Napoli on September 9 2026.

Poorly fitting sports bras are forcing some women and girls away from sport – new research

Deirdre McGhee, University of Wollongong; Clare Hanlon, Victoria University, and Dr Elliott Flowers, Victoria University

Women's silhouettes are seen during a fun run in a sunset.

Women's silhouettes are seen during a fun run in a sunset.

Why Sydney Sweeney’s controversial advert goes beyond sexualising women’s sport

Vivienne Lewis, University of Canberra

Sydney Sweeney in a sports advertisement

Sydney Sweeney in a sports advertisement

The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?

Adam Cohen, University of Technology Sydney

A wide view of the MCG ahead of the historic NFL clash.

A wide view of the MCG ahead of the historic NFL clash.

Podcasts

Australia’s ‘barking mad’ bet on nuclear submarines – the AUKUS deal five years on

Isabella Podwinski, The Conversation and Justin Bergman, The Conversation

People stand aboard a submarine, submerged in the ocean

People stand aboard a submarine, submerged in the ocean

Ratko Mladić: the war criminal who became a martyr for Bosnian Serbs

Isabella Podwinski, The Conversation and Justin Bergman, The Conversation

A crowd of people carrying flags depicting Ratko Mladić face and the Serbian flag

A crowd of people carrying flags depicting Ratko Mladić face and the Serbian flag

Inside the booming ‘shadow fleet’ industry keeping rogue states afloat

Justin Bergman, The Conversation

The music that made Dolly Parton a global icon

Gemma Ware, The Conversation and Isabella Podwinski, The Conversation

The Making of One Nation: the rise of Australia’s unofficial opposition party

Ashlynne McGhee, The Conversation and Isabella Podwinski, The Conversation

The Making of an Autocrat: Donald Trump’s step-by-step formula to becoming a strongman

Justin Bergman, The Conversation and Digital Storytelling Team, The Conversation

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