Coming of age rituals have existed across cultures for thousands of years. In modern Australia, traditions that have been preserved, adapted or newly created now exist side by side. But do young people still need a meaningful way to mark the transition into adulthood?

The return of 32 women and children from Syria, who are linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State group, has prompted concerns around community safety and discussions around mandatory Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) activities for at-risk individuals.

Illicit drug trafficking, diplomatic coalitions, and free trade ideology are drawing Pacific and Latin American countries closer together.

Hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have revealed many victims and perpetrators of antisemitism in Australia are children. How do we discuss the issue in an age-appropriate way?

When we're exposed to events or ideologies that go against our own beliefs, we can feel what experts call 'political grief'. Some say it's playing a role in the growing polarisation of our society.

Australia's concentrated media landscape and the rise of tech giants have created a complex hierarchy, influencing the kind of information we receive online. Experts say it's changing society, and negatively impacting our sense of hope.

Indo-Fijians reflect on the journey of their ancestors from India to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. More than 60,000 of their descendants now call Australia home. But the echoes of that trauma filled era persist as many grapple with their identity.

The daily lives of many Australians revolve around toilet access. But while public toilets are a vital part of urban infrastructure, they're often unsafe, unusable or hard to find.

Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. But changes to the economy, government policies, and the settlement process have made things more difficult for refugees settling today.

Fuel prices have spiked, and so have concerns and complaints about alleged price gouging. Are retailers cashing in on the crisis?