Architecture and building would benefit from more demanding assessments, but architectural reviews aren't critical. They're a peculiar act of collusion between architect and reviewer, writes Alan Davies.
In Australian cities, public transport use correlates with population density. More importantly though, it correlates with the degree to which population is concentrated, writes Alan Davies.
If you compare Macquarie Dictionary's reasoning for changing the definition of misogyny to the reporting that followed, you can literally see political spin happening at the smallest level, says Aidan Wilson.
Julia Gillard has been criticised for changing the definition of misogynist to suit her attack on Tony Abbott. Now, Macquarie Dictionary have updated their entry for "misogyny". Coincidence? Will Steed and Aidan Wilson investigate.
One of the most enduring ethical dilemmas is around questions of how researchers work with teenagers and children. Kitty Te Riele explores the prickly issue of youth consent.
A new ACOSS report point to high levels of poverty -- but is this calculated in a meaningful way? A look at the Council's prior work on defining poverty may paint a more accurate picture.
Australian cities could learn a lot from the 'anywhere at anytime' public transport network proposed by Auckland Transport for implementation within just four years, writes Alan Davies.
What price can we put on the value of hunting and gathering skills and services? Justice James Henry of the Queensland Supreme Court provides some answers to Bob Gosford.
If doctors want to provide positive support to those patients who battle with their weight, treat them with respect and don't assume they live on junk food, writes Penny Wilson.
