Imagine Northern Rivers says Mullumbimby is the only community across the region to rank new models of governance and decision-making as the number one element of its preferred future, and last week locals gathered to work out how to make it real.

Southern Cross University researchers will lead Australia's largest-ever coordinated coffee research program, heading a new $4 million national initiative to strengthen productivity, biosecurity and long-term growth across the Australian coffee industry.

Artificial intelligence is becoming a normal part of growing up, with new eSafety research showing almost four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 have used an AI assistant. While AI assistants are commonly associated with helping people learn, create content and complete tasks, the research shows children are increasingly using these tools to seek advice, reassurance and to discuss sensitive personal issues.

The Salvation Army today issued an urgent warning that Australia’s cost of living crisis is spiralling into an emergency for the nation’s most marginalised people, with a new report revealing nearly one in five people surveyed saying they had eaten from bins and three in five saying they had eaten expired or spoiled food in the past 12 months.

Music education is a significant contributor to Australia’s music industry and national economy, according to new research released by Music Australia.

Migrant women in Australia are finding more independence, equality and a healthier and wealthier life with more opportunity than in their home countries, according to a new survey.

A global study of mangroves has found a modest boost in conserved area could significantly increase their ability to adapt to the changing climate, including rising sea levels.

Millions of people in southeastern Australia are sweating through a record-breaking heatwave. The heat this week is one for the history books.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) have today released the draft GenCost 2025-26 Report for public consultation.

In striking new statistics, experts warn of social media’s growing grip on young people, with use among children and teens soaring by more than 200 per cent since before COVID and showing no sign of decline.