Mutual suspicion and prejudice continue to undermine relations between South Africans and African immigrants.
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Could seeing ourselves as good neighbours help us navigate the present-day churn of disconnection, polarisation and uncertainty? Shakespeare invites us to try.
The first project to examine Australian Wikipedia entries finds topics such as Australian history and use of First Nations place names are sparking ‘edit wars’, with some serious omissions.
Before we draw conclusions about the implications of social isolation, we should check our expectations of how, when and why neighbouring does or does not happen.
The Harp in the South has been published in 37 languages since 1948. Ruth Park was compared to Dickens for her lively portrayal of Sydney’s slums. But what does the character of Charlie Roche reveal?
And what about the old water-bottles-on-the grass trick? Does that actually work?
Extreme heat kills more Australians than any other natural hazard. Here’s why it’s important to keep an eye on older family and friends this summer.
The announcement that Amazon would rescue the beloved Aussie soap overturns many expectations about television in the age of streaming.
The word ‘feminism’ was unlikely to be heard in Neighbours’ early days, but today characters are talking about Clementine Ford.
The death of this iconic show warrants a health-check for the Australian TV industry.
The types of people who gathered daily to watch Neighbours are the same who backed Tony Blair in 1997.
After 37 years and nearly 9,000 episodes, Neighbours could be coming to an end.
Red squirrels are solitary by nature, but research has found that they benefit from familiarity with other squirrels.
COVID-19 public health messages often classify ‘elderly neighbours’ as in need of aid, and overlook the substantial contributions, achievements and resources of older people.
In Sydney, families with children now account for one in four households living in apartments. The expectations and design of apartments have not kept up with this rapid demographic change.
Speaking with: Hugh Mackay on 2017, ‘a really disturbing year’
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Author and social researcher Hugh Mackay says fragmentation was among the key themes of 2017 – but he has some concrete suggestions on how we can do better in 2018.
Understanding what makes a neighbourhood street a good place to live for adults with intellectual disability can help create places that are good for everyone.
Mixed neighbourhoods won’t necessarily make people friendlier.
Modern life is stressful – here’s how to make your local neighbourhood a haven.
Reg Grundy, who has died at 92, was an Australian TV mogul who never owned a TV station. He did for TV content what Ford did for car production - marketing a product of proven appeal to people around the world.
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Honorary Fellow (Screenwriting), Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne/PhD Candidate, UniSA Creative, The University of Melbourne
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Research Associate, City Futures Research Centre, UNSW
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