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Defence needs more money -- or it might not be able to send 127 people to the next big interstate HR conference. <em>Crikey</em> looks into the HRIZON conference underway in Melbourne.

Defence cries poor, spends $400k on swanky HR conference

Defence needs more money -- or it might not be able to send 127 people to the next big interstate HR conference. Crikey looks into the HRIZON conference underway in Melbourne.

There were plenty of nominees at the annual Ernie Awards last night, honouring men (and some women) who just don't know when to shut up. <em>Crikey</em> was there to boo with the best of them.

Women 'getting pissed and making fun of men'? Fabulous

There were plenty of nominees at the annual Ernie Awards last night, honouring men (and some women) who just don't know when to shut up. Crikey was there to boo with the best of them.

What is it about Louise Adler that gets people talking? The chatter about the Melbourne publisher goes to what is unique about Melbourne and modern management.

Come in Spinner: there's something about Louise

What is it about Louise Adler that gets people talking? The chatter about the Melbourne publisher goes to what is unique about Melbourne and modern management.

Tasmania's Upper House politicians seem to be gearing up to say "I don't" to gay marriage when they vote on the issue, probably this week. <em>Crikey</em> runs the numbers.

Cold feet: Tasmania's gay marriage bill in trouble

Tasmania's Upper House politicians seem to be gearing up to say "I don't" to gay marriage when they vote on the issue, probably this week. Crikey runs the numbers.

The Grattan Institute is concerned about the ability of outer suburban developments to meet the needs of future residents. <b>Alan Davies</b> on the report's recommendations.

Can outer suburbs be more adaptable for future generations?

The Grattan Institute is concerned about the ability of outer suburban developments to meet the needs of future residents. Alan Davies on the report's recommendations.

How did Monash University go about appointing internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie to design a new music building? <b>Alan Davies</b> finally got some answers.

How Monash University recruited its 'starchitect'

How did Monash University go about appointing internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie to design a new music building? Alan Davies finally got some answers.

Australian universities are looking to glamorous architecture as a way of marketing their wares in a competitive international environment. But, asks <b>Alan Davies</b>, is it really necessary to recruit 'starchitects'?

Australian universities look to the 'starchitect'

Australian universities are looking to glamorous architecture as a way of marketing their wares in a competitive international environment. But, asks Alan Davies, is it really necessary to recruit 'starchitects'?

Education was a central theme of the parliamentary report into language learning in indigenous communities. <b>Aidan Wilson</b> examines the outcomes for native communities.

First language education is a matter of common sense

Education was a central theme of the parliamentary report into language learning in indigenous communities. Aidan Wilson examines the outcomes for native communities.

Income, geography and age are major factors in determining who uses public transport and to what extent they benefit from it. <b>Alan Davies</b>, armed with a recent ABS survey, crunches the numbers.

Who benefits most from public transport?

Income, geography and age are major factors in determining who uses public transport and to what extent they benefit from it. Alan Davies, armed with a recent ABS survey, crunches the numbers.