ANU sorry after 'indefensible treatment' of academic An academic who levelled bullying claims at the leadership of one of Australia's most prestigious universities has received a payout and apology. AAP · Aug 25
'Caused considerable harm': what led ANU to issue a unreserved apology to a high-profile academic Dr Allen has received a financial settlement over 'failings and harm'. The Canberra Times · Aug 24
Government moves to overhaul ANU Council following 'governance failures' The reforms could set the standard for all universities. The Canberra Times · Aug 18
Data collection fever as households sign into census More than five million Australians have completed their census forms, as a government website tries to avoid a repeat of an infamous 2016 crash. AAP · Aug 10
'Watershed moment': nation readies for historic census Households across the nation will sit down to complete the most progressive census Australia has ever seen on Tuesday night. AAP · Aug 7
'Absolute shemozzle': embattled ANU head faces probe Foreign minister-turned-chancellor of a top-tier university Julie Bishop has faced senators to discuss governance issues that have plagued the institution. AAP · Oct 10, 2025
Uni boss Bishop rejects allegations of 'godlike powers' A former Liberal minister is facing increasing pressure to resign as the head of a top university, as she rejects allegations of bullying and bad behaviour. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Shakespearean drama at ANU has many wondering who will exit stage after vice-chancellor Genevieve Bell Chancellor Julie Bishop resists call to resign but fails to quell staff concerns about a drastic restructure, job losses, declining rankings and allegations of a toxic work culture The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025
Australia’s divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in 50 years. Why? At first glance, it might seem like good news. Divorces in Australia have dropped to their lowest rate since no-fault divorce was introduced. And on average, marriages are lasting longer. The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025
Australia’s census is getting a stress test – keeping it going is good for everyone The Australian Bureau of Statistics will roll out a large-scale census test next month. The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025
Indians set to overtake Brits as top Aussie migrants New data shows a surge in Indian migrants has pushed the nation's population to a record level of overseas-born Australians. AAP · Apr 30, 2025
More forgo parenthood as pressure of living costs, climate bear down ACT now has nation's lowest fertility rate. The Canberra Times · Sep 7, 2024
Dumping gender and sexuality questions from the census doesn’t make us less gay – it leaves us uninformed Australian democracy depends on the census. So why has it been undermined? The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024
Birthrates are plummeting worldwide. Can governments turn the tide? Nations are deploying baby bonuses, subsidised childcare and parental leave to try to reverse a rapidly declining fertility rate – largely to no avail The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2024
The Canberra Times · Jul 21, 2024 Public schools bursting at the seams as campus infrastructure lags See how your public school's enrolments compare to its capacity.
The Canberra Times · Jan 19, 2024 Want to work from home? Here's how to ask your boss Workers in Canberra possess significant power, experts say.
The Canberra Times · Dec 13, 2023 Working from home here to stay in a 'big way' More employers will need to offer flexible arrangements: expert.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2023 ‘You can’t send them to their room’: the tensions and challenges of parenting adult children The proportion of young adults living with their parents is on a steep rise. What does it mean for parents who had been expecting an empty nest?
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023 NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week
The Canberra Times · Jun 24, 2023 ANU staff to strike for first time in 24 years Union members are planning to walk off the job in semester two.
ABC News · May 17, 2023 Costs remain a barrier to egg freezing, so should the government subsidise it? If assisted reproductive technology is going to help our future fertility problems, should the government be helping women cover the costs of this pricey procedure? Some doctors say yes, others say it's a "can of worms".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2023 ‘Capital of capital cities’: has Melbourne finally outshone its sparkly sister Sydney? For a long time Sydney had the looks while Melbourne had the personality, but the southern city can now also lay claim to being bigger than its rival
The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023 Sydney still ‘greater’ than Melbourne, but not for long Moving boundary lines means by one measure, Melbourne is bigger than Sydney. Greater Sydney is still bigger, but that will soon change.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 Melbourne overtakes Sydney as Australia’s most populous city After more than a century Sydney has lost its title due to a counting quirk
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 Labor social housing bill not enough to address older women homelessness spike, advocates say Advocates say the federal government's housing plan is a good first step but is "insufficient" to help women aged 55 and older who are facing the highest rate of homelessness in a decade.