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The Conversation • 13 Jan 2026
The Pout-Pout Fish visually exemplifies contemporary animation – but something is lost in translation
The much beloved and best-selling picture book series The Pout-Pout Fish comes to the big screen, with mixed results.
The Conversation • 31 Dec 2025
How baseball helped shape Japanese migrants’ experiences during the White Australia policy
The century-old story of Sydney’s Nippon Baseball Club offers insights into the lives of Asian migrants during the White Australia policy.
The Conversation • 17 Dec 2025
Is democracy the worst form of government – apart from all the others? We asked 5 experts
Recent studies have shown declining levels of trust in democratic systems. We asked experts to consider democracy’s strengths and weaknesses.
The Conversation • 2 Dec 2025
Giving men a common antidepressant could help tackle domestic violence: world-first study
A commonly prescribed antidepressant has sparked a reduction in domestic violence reoffending among highly impulsive, violent men.
The Conversation • 27 Nov 2025
How England’s Premier League is trying to stop football’s financial arms race – without a salary cap
The Premier League’s new financial rules shift focus from backward-looking accounting to real-time cost control.
The Conversation • 11 Nov 2025
Is your child’s school using generative AI? Here are 8 questions to ask
While parents may be hearing about AI in their work or in the news, they may not realise it is also being introduced into their child’s classrooms.
The Conversation • 7 Nov 2025
Will the US Supreme Court consider a request to overturn same-sex marriage?
Given the more conservative configuration of the Supreme Court today, the court decision that legalised same-sex marriage cannot be taken for granted.
The Conversation • 3 Nov 2025
‘Wog’ humour, tense US politics and real-world monsters: what to watch in November
Standouts this month include the latest season of The Diplomat, addictive British reality TV and a political thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson.
The Conversation • 13 Oct 2025
What is gingivitis? How do I know if I have it?
Here are some tell-tale signs of gingivitis, and what to do about this common type of gum disease.
The Conversation • 9 Oct 2025
Buying with a sibling or rentvesting: some unorthodox approaches to buying a first home
While these strategies work for some people, they are not necessarily possible for most aspiring first home owners.
The Conversation • 6 Oct 2025
More and more Australian families are homeschooling. How can we make sure they do it well?
Homeschooling ranges from highly structured ‘school at home’ to ‘unschooling’ where kids learn through living.
The Conversation • 2 Oct 2025
New documentary about the Malka Leifer case centres trauma, persistence and survival
The new Stan documentary Surviving Malka Leifer is challenging to watch but shows us three women claiming their power.
The Conversation • 25 Sep 2025
Tasmania will compensate people for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions. Could others follow suit?
In a nation-leading reform, those convicted of homosexuality and cross-dressing crimes in the island state can receive up to $75,000 in redress.
The Conversation • 12 Sep 2025
‘Liberal’ has become a term of derision in US politics – the historical reasons are complicated
Why are so many Americans unwilling to identify as liberals, white or otherwise, even while supporting traditionally ‘liberal’ government programs?
The Conversation • 3 Sep 2025
Not all processed foods are bad for you. Here’s what you can tell from reading the label
Processed foods vary greatly in their nutritional quality – and the number and type of food additives used to manufacture them.
The Conversation • 2 Sep 2025
¿Por qué ha sido tan mortífero el terremoto de Afganistán?
El tipo de edificios que son comunes en las zonas rurales de Afganistán ayuda a explicar por qué este terremoto fue tan letal.
The Conversation • 2 Sep 2025
Why was the Afghanistan earthquake so deadly? A disaster resilience expert explains
The type of buildings that are common in rural Afghanistan help explain why this earthquake was so deadly.
The Conversation • 1 Sep 2025
From daycare through to uni, we’ve all had this type of teacher
A new book shows how casual educators and teachers play a crucial role in education. But many face underpayment and uncertainty juggling too many contract jobs.
The Conversation • 25 Aug 2025
Buckling rails and lines underwater: how Australia’s ageing train networks are crumbling as the climate changes
Climate-proofing Australia’s 29 rail networks won’t be easy – but here’s how it can be done.
The Conversation • 31 Jul 2025
Kids need to floss too, even their baby teeth. But how do you actually get them to do it?
You may be thinking it’s not worth the time or trouble to floss young kids’ teeth. But here are some tips to get you and your kids started.
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