Ancestral Remains of First Nations people were once stolen for trophies. Now they will have a national resting place
The proposed National Resting Place in Canberra will be a vital step towards a more complete telling of this nation’s story.
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Historical fiction, fictional history: stories we tell about the past
Can history and fiction really be kept separate? A special edition of journal TEXT examines historical fictions and fictional histories. Here, the editors map out the contested territory.
The queer subtext of Superman comics has long been suppressed. Here’s to the original justice defender coming out
Comics have always had queer elements; and Superman has always been on the edge of social justice. This new comic book, featuring a bisexual Jonathan Kent, brings those factors together.
Australia’s new military AI policy comes at a crucial time. The challenge is turning it into practice
Australia’s military AI policy draws on those of its closest allies. But it reads more like a statement of intent.
Explainer: why the UN has found Myanmar’s military committed genocide against the Rohingya
A new report recommends the UN Security Council refer members of the Myanmar military – and potentially some Rohingya forces – to the International Criminal Court.
Can clouds of Moon dust combat climate change?
An elaborate scheme to shade Earth with millions of tonnes of Moon dust floating in space is unlikely to get off the ground.
Should King Charles apologise for the genocide of First Nations people when he visits Australia?
As King Charles prepares to visit Australia, an apology from the king could have immense symbolic importance for First Nations people.
Myanmar’s junta has suffered a humiliating military defeat. Could it be a turning point in the war?
The military has lost one of its regional military command centres for the first time. What happens next may depend on Myanmar’s neighbour across the border – China.
Strange bedfellows? Obama and Kennett have a change of heart on gay marriage
Clearly, there is something in the international waters, when, within the space of a few months, both the leader of the free world, Barack Obama, and the Chairperson of beyondblue, Jeff Kennett, declare…
Robert Menzies fostered Australia’s love of home ownership, but the romance is souring
Under Australia’s longest-serving prime minister, home ownership expanded from about half of all homes to more than seven in ten. The consequences reverberate today.
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