Africa’s 2015 election experiences present dilemmas for 2016 polls
Jan 27, 2016 05:30 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
This year, like 2015, promises to be yet another busy year in Africas electoral democracy stakes. More than a third of the continents 54 countries will conduct polls. All elections are important, but in some countries...
Why we need a taxation green paper
Jan 27, 2016 05:29 am UTC| Insights & Views
Last year Joe Hockey was quite clear: he issued a discussion paper about the Australian tax system, and promised a green paper on options and a white paper on government policy. The green paper would be released in the...
Ad blockers are here to stay, micropayments less so
Jan 27, 2016 05:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Another year, another crisis in traditional media. Most recently, it has been The Guardian announcing it needs to cut costs by 20%, as the revenues from online advertising cannot compensate for the losses of revenue from...
15 economic milestones which have led to the current eurozone crisis
Jan 27, 2016 04:55 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Last week the European Central Bank opted to leave interest rates on hold, amid financial market volatility that has fuelled further concern about eurozone growth prospects. But Professor emeritus at UNSW Australia,...
The ethical city: an idea whose time has come
Jan 27, 2016 02:50 am UTC| Insights & Views
Globally, there is intense discussion about the future of urban life through the World Urban Campaign. The central proposition is that: … the battle for a more sustainable future will be won or lost in...
An internet 'backdoor' – a way to safeguard privacy while fighting terror online?
Jan 27, 2016 00:13 am UTC| Insights & Views Research & Analysis
Since so much of life has moved online, a clash has emerged between the opposing values of internet freedom, and internet control. Should the internet be a public arena free of all interference and influence from the...
From riches to riches: the effect of affluent medical students on patients
Jan 27, 2016 00:03 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Thousands of bright-eyed and bushy-tailed students recently found out whether they had been accepted into Australian medical schools. Selection is a highly competitive process, requiring an impressive combination of...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects