Education
What Australia could learn from its Southeast Asian neighbours about power and the changing global order
Successive Australian governments have reacted with alarm at China’s influence-building activities in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
News
Editorial coverage from the Perth Australia Wire newsroom.
GovernmentAdvice around children’s screen use can be overwhelming. There is no single ‘right’ approach
When should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch or play alone? Should there be a gap before bed?
- Technology
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian data centres may change how we see disinformation
In recent days, a Ukrainian drone strike hit Russia’s largest data centre, owned by bank and technology company Sberbank. The strike came after Ukraine hit three data centres belonging to the tech giant Yandex, which is often referred to as…
BusinessIf we want a better Australia, we need to raise the GST – and cut income taxes
When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2000, it was more than just tax reform. It was a renegotiation of how the Australian federation works.
HealthA dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
Some of the most popular travel destinations for Australians are also places where dengue is common.
- Culture
What is Australia’s best book? Our experts pick their favourites
This weekend, Radio National will count down its Top 100 Australian books poll, in which voters picked their favourite work of any genre. The winner will be crowned on Sunday.
- Culture
Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both
On October 27, Israel is scheduled to hold its first national election since Hamas’ attack of October 7 2023.
- Culture
Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone?
Tonight, the Australian men’s cricket team starts its three-match Test series against South Africa with serious question marks over most of its batting lineup.
HealthMy son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?
A teenage boy goes to the gym several times a week. He takes protein powder and watches what he eats carefully. He talks about being “ripped” or “jacked”.
ScienceAstronomers pinpoint the origin of a 10 billion-year-old millisecond signal from space
More than 10 billion years ago, something in a distant galaxy gave off an incredibly bright burst of radio waves which lasted just a few milliseconds.
ScienceWhy do runners get so many injuries? And does strength training really make a difference?
For many of us, running is one of the most accessible forms of exercise. It’s free and you don’t need equipment. But it is also one of the more likely to lead to injury.
- Science
Friday essay: space was once a place of wonder – now it’s being bought and sold by powerful men
I spent most of my twenties driving around remote Australia in a self-built tiny home, researching from the road while attempting to live a life connected to the natural world.