Read the latest opinion articles inspired by science.

Flooded streetscape including a house and street signs

Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move – we need a national conversation about relocation now

While the prospect of relocation can be unsettling and traumatic for residents, it offers new opportunities and long-term benefits. But we must act now.

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University campus at dusk with lights
Tue, 10 Jul 2018

Australia’s landscapes are dotted with mature eucalypts but they’re rapidly becoming collateral damage from population growth.

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Aerial view of Kambri showing landscaping, lawns and trees.
Fri, 06 Jul 2018

Australian governments have increased their spending on mental health over the last few decades. But the rate of mental illness isn’t going down.

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Side of building at dusk.
Sun, 01 Jul 2018

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Australian Environmental-Economic Accounts on June 15.

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Aerial view of landscaping with amphitheatre.
Wed, 27 Jun 2018

Cats take a hefty toll on Australia’s reptiles – killing an estimated 649 million of them every year, including threatened species.

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Aerial view of Kambri showing creek, buildings and trees.
Mon, 18 Jun 2018

The King Island Scrubtit and the King Island Brown Thornbill are considered the first and third most likely birds to go extinct in the next 20 years.

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Tue, 12 Jun 2018

With a rollicking story to set the scene, this piece explores the notion of population health – what is it, and why does it even matter?

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Siding Spring at night
Tue, 29 May 2018

About once a week, I’m the one to gently explain that the star name bought to honour someone's memory is not officially recognised.

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Aerial view of Canberra showing buildings and shine dome.
Wed, 23 May 2018

The phrase “sold out stadium shows” is not often synonymous with science. Unless of course you are Professor Brian Cox.

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Mon, 21 May 2018

While urbanisation presents a number of opportunities, it also poses a number of complex challenges.

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