Social Media Loses Trust as Source of News: Report

By: Michael Crooks

As a news source, Facebook is losing friends, but TikTok’s popularity has doubled.
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“The Law Shouldn’t Protect Us From Having Our Views Challenged”, Says Leading Barrister & Historian

By: Alec Bennetts

“Nobody is entitled to intellectual safety, nobody is entitled not to have their fundamental and cherished views challenged… All knowledge and all opinion is provisional until something more persuasive comes along. If we shut down the persuasive process we will stop advancing,” Read more

Energy Crisis Explained: “A Dangerous Storm”

By: Michael Crooks

Threats of blackouts, energy prices soaring, and a minister pleading for people not to use their dishwashers – how did we get here? Read more

How “You Do You” Is Leading To Narcissism and a Mental Health Crisis

By: Akos Balogh

We’re the first generation in human history in which ‘You Do You’ is the default way of doing identity formation. ‘You Do You’: it’s all about finding your purpose and identity by looking within. Read more

She’s A Crowd: Making Cities Safer for Women Around the World

By: Micaela Aboody

Sharing a story you haven’t felt comfortable telling before and realising you’re supported – and believed – is one of the most important steps in healing, and a crowd-mapping platform is changing the game. Read more

The Future of Shopping in a Post-Lockdown World

By: McCrindle

Like many things from COVID-19 and the consequential lockdowns and restrictions, shopping centres and how people shop has changed. Read more

Why is Petrol $2 Per Litre?

By: Sam Chan

The price of petrol recently skyrocketed to over $2 per litre.  How can this be?

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Peter Hitchens Opens a Political Can of Worms on Russia

By: Alec Bennetts

As the soul-wrenching horror of 20th century world wars fade from the living memory of our societies, we must remind ourselves regularly of the awful reality of warfare, says renowned writer and thinker Peter Hitchens. Read more

Are You Confused About Religious Freedom in Australia? These 3 Short Videos Will Help

By: Akos Balogh

Religious freedom is under pressure here in Australia. It used to be uncontroversial, but now it’s heavily contested. Many people see it as little more than a licence for bigotry and hate. Read more

Australia’s Top Baby Names 2022

By: McCrindle

Every year Australia’s states and territories release the names of every child born. At McCrindle, we conduct an analysis to look at the top baby names and the trends associated. Read more