Forecasting the future
What is humanity’s destiny in the Anthropocene era?August 11, 2021
World
The challenge of China
Why have Australia–China relations deteriorated so comprehensively, and what can Australia do to restore them?
The recent emergence of China as an economic and military superpower rivalling the United States is one of the most significant and challenging developments of the present era.
Former prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull discuss some of the most critical questions posed for Australia and the world by China’s rapid rise, with La Trobe Asia executive director Dr Bec Strating as host.
This event occurred on August 10, 2021, as part of La Trobe University’s Ideas and Society Program.
Frank recollections
Remembering Frank Moorhouse (1938–2022)
What the James Webb Space Telescope reveals
Why NASA’s new telescope is a huge step forward for understanding the universe
The fight to choose
As Roe v Wade is overturned in the United States, what are the threats to accessing abortion in Australia?Forecasting the future
What is humanity’s destiny in the Anthropocene era?
Daydream believer: Director Brett Morgen
Morgen’s freeform documentary about David Bowie, ‘Moonage Daydream’, explores the philosophy and creativity of one of popular music’s icons
Indecent exposure
Sky News’s ‘Your ABC Exposed’ reveals more about Chris Kenny and co than it does about the national broadcaster
The complicated grief when a family member goes missing
As National Missing Persons Week begins, the founder of an advocacy network for families reflects on the ambiguous loss experienced by those left behind
