This article argues that the Australian government needs to adopt a more sophisticated approach to addressing social problems such as homelessness, by investing in early intervention programs and more supportive social housing services.

This discussion paper is based on collaborative and ongoing research into crisis and disaster management and its intersection with the role of politicians in communicating with various publics before, during and after crises and disasters.

Today's advocacy of massive northern developments takes place in a virtual historical vacuum. This article makes a plea for the vacuum to be filled.

Combined with the issue of the deepening drought in many regions, the time has clearly come to think seriously about the dirt we live on and off.

Last month, the Australian Government announced that it will open the door to 12,000 refugees fleeing Iraq and Syria. To allow them to rebuild lives successfully in Australia, equal access to education must be guaranteed, argues Max Walden.