Fijians go to the polls this week in only the second general election since a 2006 coup in which the current prime minister, Frank Bainimarama, seized power.

The data science boom shouldn’t be limited to business insights and profit margins. When used ethically, big data can help solve some of society’s most difficult social and environmental problems.

Birmingham has defended his intervention, suggesting most Australian taxpayers would prefer funding be directed to other research.

Today, Scott Morrison will make a national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. It is not a hollow gesture, argues Daryl Higgins.

If we view tertiary education as a commodity rather than an enlightening pursuit, practices such as essay buying will become more common.