2026

There is a reason we call them our fur kids! Amanda Falconer is the founder of Bestie Kitchen, a startup which believes our pets have just as much right to a healthy and fulfilled life as we do.

Hone Carbon's mission is to unlock the potential for carbon storage and agricultural environments and become a global leader in the measurement verification and optimisation of soil carbon projects, for the benefit of the land, its custodians and our shared atmosphere.

Jacqueline is the Founder of GGWP Academy - a global gaming career-creating pathways company. After completing the Startmate Accelerator, GGWP raised $425,000 and in less than two years secured a prestigious partnership with Logitech. The venture is going from strength to global strength with incredible speed, thanks to Jacqueline’s drive, vision and commitment to creative healthy gaming pathways.

By Amy MaguireThe latest outbreak of conflict in Gaza and Israel is escalating rapidly. At the time of writing, at least 192 Palestinians are reported dead, including 58 children. Ten Israelis are reported dead, including two children.

By Christie M. Gardiner, Elieen Webb and Teresa SomesAustralia’s aged care sector has been the subject of more than 30 major inquiries and reviews since 1997.

By Marie Hadley The Australian Copyright Agency has licensed an Indigenous artwork for a custom tattoo. It is the first instance of tattoo licensing for the agency, and perhaps Australia at large.

By Tania Sourdin and Bin Li An online app called Amica is now using artificial intelligence to help separating couples make parenting arrangements and divide their assets.

By Amy Maguire and Dani LarkinGunnai-Kurnai and Gunditjmara woman Lidia Thorpe was recently elected by Greens party members to replace the former party leader, Richard Di Natale, as senator for Victoria. Thorpe is the first Indigenous woman to represent the Greens in federal parliament. She brings a welcome diversity of experiences and perspectives.

By Kcasey McLoughlin As debate rages about sexual harassment in the legal profession, a key outstanding question is reforming the way judges are appointed.

By  Amy Maguire and Donna McNamaraDebates about a return to classroom learning in Australia are fraught, and parents have mixed feelings as to what may be best for their children.

By Bin Li and Jeffrey McGee US President Donald Trump issued an executive order reaffirming that companies joining US mining activities on the moon would have property rights over lunar resources.