Could sky-high house prices lead to a new uprising in Hong Kong?
Can you imagine living in the world’s least affordable city to buy a home? Here’s what the residents think about the unfolding housing crisis in Hong Kong.
International affairs – Page 5
Contemplations on the Notions of Hospitality
As hegemonic structures regenerate across the world, this Berlin-based exhibition explores the asymmetries of power dictating who is host and who is guest.
The Raptures of the Weapon
Poet Les Wicks questions blind certainties that can lead to violence and hate.
A long way to come for women’s rights in Indonesia and Australia
When a widespread problem defies national borders, what can neighbouring nations do to fulfil the rights of their people?
Nong Shain Maw: Stone Breakers of the East Khasi Highlands
In the remote Indian state of Meghalaya, the Khasi people work in life-threatening conditions to survive, but their will for independence remains strong.
Offshore detention is central to Nauru’s move against press freedom
The government of Nauru has blocked the ABC from covering the Pacific Islands Forum and PM Malcolm Turnbull has barely criticised the move. Gary Dickson explains.
We are one but we are many: A reflection on modern Australian identity
We are one, but we are many – yet, both here and around the world, the Australian identity is one far too limited by skin colour.
Blockchain can transform manufacturing supply chains
Blockchain, the technology underpinning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, might be the key to transforming supply chain transparency – and could even help to end modern slavery in the process.
The inherent injustices of climate change
How can Australia help our neighbouring nations of the Pacific Islands build communities that are more resilient to climate change?
‘Golden Games’ should inspire CHOGM to solve refugee crisis in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh’s monsoon season approaches, the lives of more than 870,000 refugees depend on swift action. What will our leaders do?
Australia’s Secret History in the Timor Sea
Kim McGrath exposes Australia’s duplicitous diplomatic relationship with East Timor in her book, Crossing the Line.
New Timor treaty will finally set permanent boundaries to resolve oil and gas dispute
East Timor and Australia will sign a maritime boundary agreement tomorrow, putting their long-running border dispute to rest.