
Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake. Here’s how floods affect our health
Ex-cyclone Alfred is bringing significant rainfall to southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Flooding has hit Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, Brisbane and Hervey Bay, which received 150 mm of rainfall...

Another decisive Labor win in WA, but much remains at stake
The Roger Cook Labor government has been returned comfortably to government in Western Australia, securing a commanding, even if reduced, majority in the Legislative Assembly. On election night, ABC election analyst Antony...

The incredible journey of two princes from Mozambique whose lives were upended by the slave trade
A new book called The Two Princes of Mpfumo tells the fascinating story of a pair of royals from Mozambique in southern Africa whose lives were thrown into chaos by the transatlantic slave trade. We asked historian Lindsay...

Moving graves and people for coal mines: the devastating costs of mining in South Africa
About 80% of South Africas electricity still comes from burning coal. The countrys 108 coal mines have resulted in many communities being forced off their land from the 1970s to date. They have not only lost their homes...
Women caregivers need better financial support
Managing the home while caring for an elderly relative involves a multitude of activities and constant coordination of space and relationships. (Shutterstock) With an aging population and more people preferring to remain...
Curing Alzheimer’s disease: Magic bullet or magic shotgun blast?
In Alzheimers disease, a strong case exists for concurrently using multiple drugs hitting multiple targets. (Shutterstock) Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important...
Canada’s immigration process is increasingly digitized, but that can make if difficult to navigate
Many migrants struggle to locate the specific information they need online. (Shutterstock) Many countries are engaged in a global race to attract skilled and talented workers from around the world. But Canada is at risk of...