Sport is full of conspiracy theories – Chris Froome’s horrific cycling crash is just the latest example

Jun 19, 2019 02:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports

The recent crash of four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome put his attempt for a record-equalling 5th title on hold. (The 2019 Tour de France starts on July 6.) But the spectacular, career-limiting smash also...

The three things universities must do to survive disruption

Jun 19, 2019 02:09 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

This essay is part of a series of articles on the future of education. The nature of global communication (for better and worse) has changed. Virtually all young people in Australia spend an average of nine hours a...

Netflix is opening its first Australian HQ. What does this mean for the local screen industry?

Jun 19, 2019 02:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Netflix officially entered the Australian market in 2015, and now reaches 50% of Australias adult population. Despite its remarkable success, Netflix has been a purely virtual operation with no local staff, office, or...

Playing games? It's a serious way to win community backing for change

Jun 19, 2019 02:07 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

How would you and your neighbours triple the number of households in your street block in order to keep your cherished suburb thriving and do your bit to tackle urban sprawl? You have a number of choices to make. Where do...

Four laws that need urgent reform to protect both national security and press freedom

Jun 19, 2019 02:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

In a perfect world, Australia would introduce constitutional protections for freedom of the press. But since the chances of that are next to zero, it might be more productive to look instead at what might be done to make...

Blockchain Revolution Series

With cryptocurrency launch, Facebook sets its path toward becoming an independent nation

Jun 19, 2019 02:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Facebook has announced a plan to launch a new cryptocurrency named the Libra, adding another layer to its efforts to dominate global communications and business. Backed by huge finance and technology companies including...

Mohamed Morsi: death of Egypt's former president shows deep state was always going to triumph

Jun 19, 2019 02:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Mohamed Morsi, Egypts first democratically elected president, died on June 17 in court in Cairo where he was on trial facing charges of espionage. He will be remembered for a short and divisive presidency and his failure...