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Social media takes over news sites as main source of news as trust falls

19 June 202519 June 2025

A major global survey reveals that social media has overtaken news sites as Australians’ main source of news amid falling trust in news, growing concern over misinformation, and rising news avoidance.

Posted inSolutions, Something to Think About

Dopamine can make it hard to put down our phone or abandon the online shopping cart. Here’s why

18 June 20255 July 2025

Ever find yourself unable to stop scrolling through your phone, chasing that next funny video or interesting post?

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Are machines now appealing?

11 June 202518 June 2025

Students are turning to AI to optimise their grade appeals, matching every rubric point with precision. But as appeals become more technical, what happens to dialogue, trust, and real learning?

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

Half-truths and lies: an online day in Australia

30 May 202522 July 2025

Australians are swamped by misinformation every day but they’re smart enough to know they need help to better navigate an untrustworthy online world.

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

Actually, Gen Z stand to be the biggest winners from the new $3 million super tax

28 May 202518 June 2025

As debate rages about the federal government’s plan to lift the tax on earnings on superannuation balances over A$3 million, it’s worth revisiting why we offer super tax breaks in the first place, and why they need to be reformed.

Posted inEditorial, Something to Think About

How can we think outside the box to help our coastal neighbours?

26 May 202518 June 2025

Can we think about a bigger community transition to empower people to relocate to higher ground in a way where everyone wins?

Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About

Can we be a little bit brave?

18 May 202524 May 2025

The big majority and friendly Senate the election has delivered Albanese could be bad, or it could be very, very good. Will it entice the conservative and cautious Albanese to be a little bit brave?

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Five leadership trends shaping the future of the public sector

4 May 202524 May 2025

Australian public workplaces are undergoing significant changes as leaders face new challenges in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About

The (continual) rising cybersecurity threat in Australia’s election

21 April 202523 April 2025

Australia is at the cusp of another federal election and the threat of cyber interference from state actors has not waned, but the issue does not seem to be getting the level of media attention it deserves.

Posted inNational, Something to Think About

Bad news: Why we’re losing a generation of journalists

17 April 202517 April 2025

Shrinking budgets and job insecurity means there are fewer opportunities for young journalists, and that’s bad news, especially in regional Australia.

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