Rear Vision explores why the world of scholarly communication has become so divided over the control, access and cost of knowledge. The outsourcing of the production of the Medical journal of Australia has divided medical researchers because of the sacking of the editor in chief, Professor Stephen Leeder. At the centre of the controversy is...

Some of Australia's brightest thinkers and industry figures on energy will meet today for a symposium on 'the Intelligent Grid'. While many households have been eager to get off the electricity grid by producing their own energy requirements largely through solar power, today's discussion will be focussed on making the grid a more economical option...

Homophobia is rife in Australian sport. Whether playing at the local park or representing their country, gay and lesbian athletes routinely hide their sexuality to avoid abuse while pursuing the sport they love. Sarah Dingle investigates how difficult it is to come out on the field. Credits Reporter Sarah Dingle Researcher Lawrence Bull Supervising Producer...

Over the next 20 years, the global economic impact of mental illness will exceed the impact of cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease combined. That's the stark forecast of the World Economic Forum. In Australia, we face both rising costs in treating mental illness, and forgone economic activity from leaving mental illness untreated. Today, Ernest and...

The financial links between audiologists and hearing aid manufacturers are so common in Australia, there’s a good chance the audiologist testing your hearing is on a bonus to sell you a hearing aid. So why has a practice that’s not acceptable in other parts of the health profession become industry standard in audiology? Hagar Cohen...