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Hugh de Kretser argues that a bill of rights is an essential part of maturing Australia's human rights culture.
Historian Yvonne Ward talks about key details of Queen Victoria's private life, shielded from public knowledge until ...
Sean Faircloth makes his case for secular governance, and outlines the risks of the contrary - both in the US and in ...
Former Vogue Australia editor Kirstie Clements takes us behind the glamour and headlines of the fast-changing fashion...
Considering political responses to Indigenous rights, Sarah Marland tries to understand why governments have been fai...
Adam Smith delivers a passionate speech, presenting powerful arguments for better support of young people.
Catherine Deveny rails against 'detrimental, counterproductive and narcissistic' helicopter parenting in this debate-...
Freshwater ecologist Dr Adam Kerezsy discusses threats to inland fish in Australia - and how he's helping beseiged po...
As part of SPUNC's Independent Publishing Conference, Tim Coronel spells out the future of Australian publishing as h...
Dr Susan Harris Rimmer looks at the broader context of forced migration and international law as it relates to refugees.
In this eloquent argument for atonement, Paul Ham recounts the barbaric and long-forgotten ordeal endured by Australi...
Dr Nouria Salehi discusses the composition of projects that have helped to reconstruct and sustainably develop commun...
Richard Broinowski takes us through one of Japan's most tense moments in recent history, and examines how it's shaped...
Political philosopher and commentator Tim Soutphommasane puts forward his case for why Australian multiculturalism wo...
Examining outrage over the 'sexualisation' of girls, Michelle Smith explores parallels between the Victorian era and ...
Economist, attorney and author Michael Shuman sets out a passionate argument for the benefits of local investment.
In this polemic, Clementine Ford puts forth a passionate case that we are surprisingly far from achieving equality be...
Roscoe Howell outlines modern forms of slavery, discussing how it intersects with our decisions, and explaining how w...
Jenny Gray, CEO of Zoos Victoria, speaks passionately about the role of zoos in fighting extinction, in preserving sp...
Judge John Smallwood discusses the County Koori Court: its mechanisms, successes and the role of community elders.
Jim Davidson examines Australia's history with the monarchy, and asks: when will we face up to the inevitable and mov...
British writer Anita Sethi considers E M Forster's encouragement to 'only connect', and what it might mean today.
Tamsin Roberts considers the different ways in which art is understood, valued and consumed.
In this Lunchbox/Soapbox presentation, Dr Siobhan Sullivan questions the way we view animal rights.
Anna Rose discusses the rise of climate denialism and what motivates the denialist elite: as well as how to change pe...
Music critic Mikey Cahill pits modern lyricists against old masters as he tests the true quality of words in music.
Controversial author, therapist and social commentator Bettina Arndt polemicises on sex in long-term heterosexual rel...
Ken Haley leads us on a wheeled journey through the philosophical principle of mutual incomprehension.
In this Lunchbox/Soapbox, Verity Burgmann explores the productive outcomes of extremist challenges to authority.
On International Women's Day, Christine Gordon speaks about contemporary feminism and the power of women's stories.
Hilary Charlesworth delivers her proposal for female rights and representation in post-revolutionary states.
David Holmgren explores the adaptability of suburbs in times of converging economic, energy and climate crises.
Thomas Keneally tells a story of racism, wartime politics, empire and the life and death of White Australia.
In a climate of panic about child protection and 'sexting', Nina Funnell considers who this panic serves and controls.
The leader of the federal opposition is too combative, conservative and selfish to rule, argues Susan Mitchell.
Emilie Zoey Baker defies slam poetry's critics, delivering an energetic celebration of the lively, versatile form.
Writer Anne Manne discusses Australia's desperate need for more genuine engagement with ability issues.
Journalist and first-time novelist Caroline Brothers takes on the issue of unaccompanied, displaced children.
Richard Gill explains how musical education can help children gain literacy and numeracy skills.
The comedian and radio presenter encourages us to embrace change; even if some holidays are better than others.
Author James Boyce reveals the forgotten founders of Melbourne, and ponders their impact on the present-day metropolis.
Journalism researcher Julie Posetti discusses the social transformation of the Fourth Estate.
Kate O'Reilly asks: how hard is gender equality in employment? Is it unreasonable, and is it sustainable?
Former broadsheet editor Bruce Guthrie talks about 'Man Bites Murdoch' and the future of the daily paper.
Digital writer Simon Groth investigates what really motivates us to fetishise and defend the printed page.
Amidst the West's crisis of identity, Guy Rundle examines tabloid attacks on the 'other' and the emergent 'new hate'.
Recent developments in publishing threaten editors' roles - but they shouldn't, argues Mandy Brett.
Leslie Cannold addresses questions of female representation in the popular imagination, and in particular, in books.
Robert Manne dissects the cultural and political complacency that Australia must overcome in a changing climate.
Musician Dave Graney considers the potential of social networking to propel our imaginations toward the future.
David Tacey explores the reemergence of holistic therapies, and the barriers to their widespread acceptance.
Weekend Australian columnist Tim Soutphommasane dips into his collection of abusive letters... and spousal apologies.
Ben Pobjie explains the importance of crude and shocking humour, and why we don't have the right to "not be offended".
Larissa Behrendt addresses key flaws in Australia's attempts to tackle Indigenous disadvantage.
Researcher Joanne Faulkner argues against our culture's ill-begotten pairing of childhood and innocence.
Sophie Cunningham explores our response to change and crisis, and asks how we can regain our grip on reality.
Jon Faine questions our growing culture of complaint and asks if, instead, our expectations are unrealistic
Mark Wakeham examines Victoria's environmental challenges leading into the 2010 Victorian State Election.
Greg Davies from the Police Association looks at the increased violence many Victorian police are encountering.
VCOSS CEO Cath Smith outlines a social agenda for the Victorian state elections, pointing to affordable housing, serv...
Transport planner Paul Mees analyses Melbourne's public transport failings, and suggests that upheaval is necessary t...
Travel and rock scribe Andrew Mueller examines why, in his opinion, travel writing sucks.
Crikey editor Sophie Black on the furute of web journalism
Anna Krien, author of *In the Woods*, audits the deathbed health of our newspapers, lobbying for a diagnosis that doe...
Fiona Scott-Norman, satirist and DJ, argues that street violence can be solved not by sending in the cops, but by sen...
Kon Karapanagiotidis asks why Australia is so afraid on refugees
George Megalogenis deciphers the election results from Labor losses to Greens rise and the Coalition's fightback to p...
Sue-Ann Post outlines her argument against the dishonest expectations - and unconvincing science - of monogamy.
Hanifa Deen is fed up with writing about Muslims, reading about Muslims, defending Muslims and obsessing about Muslim...
Tim Southhommasane on how Australia would be better with National Service
Greens candidate Adam Bandt examines the role of smaller parties and independent candidates in a healthy, accountable...
Father Bob Maguire on community, religion as revolution and time.
Rodney Croome's impassioned argument for gay marriage touches on parenting, Gillard's failure of empathy and inclusiv...
Ken Crispin examines the mechanics of law and justice in our legal system, and questions Australia's lack of a bill o...
Monica Dux grapples expectations of radiance during her pregnancies and asks: what’s with the contemporary push for p...
Tim Ferguson laments the conservatism of Gen X, the death of feminism and Sex And The City 2.
Writer Shane Maloney discusses his love of libraries and how public silence is under threat.
Julian Burnside, QC, explores the pitfalls of professional language: from the courts to corporations.
Chris Flynn discusses the noble deeds of dogs, from Beethoven to Benji, via Krypto's Doghouse of Solitude
Kate Holden: Miss Misogyny
Lunchbox/Soapbox: Catherine Deveny on 'Why Becoming an Atheist Made me a Writer'
Lunchbox/ Soapbox: Toni Jordan in defence of trash fiction
Lunchbox/ Soapbox: George Megalogenis discusses the Kevin Rudd Performance Index.
Lunchbox/ Soapbox: Peter Singer argues for a beef tax.
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