How Australia can phase out coal power while maintaining energy security Editors' Picks The end of coal-fired generation in Australia is inevitable. Zero marginal cost, zero emissions energy is now a reality. Wind and solar are cheaper sources…
Premium Insights and analysis Victoria’s climate change adaptation work evolves traditional governance roles with place-based approaches Wednesday January 13, 2021 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks New strategies will focus on challenges across institutions, sectors, services, networks, communities and infrastructure that can be best met at a regional level rather than…
2020: a year for the history books, in visuals Friday December 18, 2020 By Andrew Berkley and John Letzing Editors' Picks The pandemic and other calamities endured in the past 12 months underscore the need to rebuild in more sustainable ways. Here's a visual recap of…
The humble origins of ‘Silent Night’ Friday December 18, 2020 By Sarah Eyerly Editors' Picks Over the centuries, hundreds of Christmas carols have been composed. Many fall quickly into obscurity. Not 'Silent Night'.
Quarantini, anyone? The best and worst words of 2020 Friday December 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Editors' Picks If you could pick one word to represent the tumultuous year that was 2020, what would it be?…
If you could wave a magic wand – public sector leadership for 2021 Friday December 18, 2020 By Julia May and Sarah Anderson Editors' Picks From the kinds of leadership styles that should be elevated, to the systemic changes, pragmatic actions, culture shifts and investments that need attention, this advice…
Creating the shift from surviving in 2020 to thriving in 2021 Friday December 18, 2020 By Sangeeta Pilger Editors' Picks Leadership is more than helping people to achieve stretch goals and maintain commitment, it is also about sustainability of effort and well-being.
Premium Trends and research Ten years of untouched community service inquiries expose cycle of government unaccountability Friday December 18, 2020 By Chris Woods Community & Social A new review of an entire decade’s worth inquiries into the community services sector suggests a seemingly futile cycle of evidence-based, largely-untouched calls for action.
Premium The Select Committee Priorities following a year like this – the Select Committee Thursday December 17, 2020 By Chris Johnson Editors' Picks After the year that we have had, what should be the public sector's initial priorities once everyone returns next year following the shutdown? And how…
Premium Columnists The great 2020 trash and treasure Thursday December 17, 2020 By Helena Cain Culture Mindset is a real thing, largely within your control if you make the effort. So what are you doing now to help you start 2021…
25 weirdest government stories of 2020 Wednesday December 16, 2020 By Apolitical Editors' Picks It’s been a challenging year for us all, and most of us are glad that 2020 is nearing its end. Take a break and dive…
Ancient stories and enduring spirit: Loving Country reminds us of the wonders right under our noses Wednesday December 16, 2020 By Shannon Foster Culture A travel guide to some of our most beautiful Country highlights the complexity of Aboriginal cultures and white Australia's historic ambivalence towards them.
Premium Insights and analysis Help your employees manage their re-entry anxiety Wednesday December 16, 2020 By Sarah Clayton and Anthea Hoyle Editors' Picks Now that many states have given businesses at least a conditional green light to re-open, employers must develop plans to bring their employees back to…
Cutting-edge simulation facility planned for Townsville Wednesday December 16, 2020 By David Burke Defence NQ SPARK will become foundation infrastructure for an advanced training and research and development precinct.
Australians became more trusting of federal public services during pandemic: survey Wednesday December 16, 2020 By Michelle Grattan Editors' Picks The Citizen Experience Survey, done regularly and nationally, measures public satisfaction, trust and experiences with Australian public services.
