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Dr Edgar Liu from the City Futures Research Centre discusses the rise of multigenerational living in Australia. While financial pressures often drive the decision, he says many families find that "companionship with the rest of the family" becomes its greatest benefit.

Associate Professor Sukhmani Khorana from the School of the Arts & Media hosts this panel discussion with food authors Durkhanai Ayubi and Elana Benjamin at the OzAsia Festival in Adelaide. Together, they explore culture, identity and connection through food, and discuss where the line between culinary cultural appreciation and appropriation lies.

Professor Alison Ritter from the Social Policy Research Centre discusses the Penington Institute's latest data on drug-induced deaths in Australia and why the government's "balanced approach" to drug policy should place greater emphasis on treatment and harm reduction. [Timestamp 1:20:31]

A podcaster has identified a "Yo-Chi line" based on the concentration of frozen yoghurt stores across Sydney and Melbourne's higher-income suburbs. Professor Chyi Lin Lee from the School of Built Environment explains that the trend reflects how businesses choose locations based on the socio-economic profile of their target customers.

What will it take to improve housing affordability in Australia? Professor Chyi Lin Lee from the School of Built Environment says building more apartments alone will not solve the crisis unless policymakers also address rising house prices and investor activity, arguing that "we need to do more".

An average of seven people died from drug overdoses each day in 2024, making it Australia's deadliest year on record for drug-induced deaths. Professor Alison Ritter from the Social Policy Research Centre says limited access to treatment highlights a “huge gap in our system” and calls for greater investment in harm reduction and treatment services.

Australia recorded its deadliest overdose year on record in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Penington Institute's upcoming Annual Overdose Report. Professor Alison Ritter from the Social Policy Research Centre says the findings are of "grave concern" and urges greater government investment in harm reduction measures.

After 150 years, Balmain Bowling Club is closing its doors. Professor Robert Freestone from the School of Built Environment says rising costs and changing recreational habits are challenging the viability of many Sydney community clubs, noting that "having multiple clubs in some suburbs just couldn't be sustained over time".

A family has created a specialised learning space for their daughter after she was unable to continue formal education beyond school. Professor Iva Strnadova from the School of Education says the initiative highlights a gap in support for many young people with disability, for whom leaving school can “feel like falling off a cliff”.

Following recent anti-immigration protests in Belfast and other Western countries, Associate Professor Sukhmani Khorana from the School of the Arts & Media discusses how immigration policies and social media algorithms have combined to create a "very potent mix" that accelerates the spread of information and mobilisation of groups.

Hornsby Park is the latest Sydney project to transform a former industrial site into public green space. Dr Elisa Palazzo from the School of Built Environment says projects like these are increasingly important as Sydney grows and more people live in apartments, creating greater demand for public spaces.

Dr Georgia van Toorn from the School of Social Sciences discusses the impact of algorithmic tools in NDIS assessments. While designed to improve speed and consistency, she warns that "a standardised cookie cutter approach is never going to ensure fairness" and argues that fairness should not be confused with consistency.  [Timestamp 15:58]

Recent data has revealed almost 20% of Australian students don’t finish high school. Scientia Professor Andrew Martin from the School of Education explains how quality teaching, positive teacher-student relationships, and having predictable and safe classrooms are key to student retention. [Timestamp 32:21]

As cost-of-living pressures rise, Australian bowling clubs are attracting new and younger members. Professor Robert Freestone from the School of Built Environment explains how clubs that once faced closure have reinvented themselves through a range of changes, including relaxing membership rules and broadening their focus beyond lawn bowls.

Professor Alison Ritter from the Social Policy Research Centre discusses the evaluation of the ACT’s drug decriminalisation laws. She explains how the reforms have redirected people found with small amounts of drugs from the criminal justice system to health services, with the review finding the laws are “operating as intended”. [Timestamp 1:45:22]

Scientia Professor Andrew Martin from the School of Education discusses gap years and the research behind taking time away from study or work. He explains what defines a gap year, who is more likely to take one, and how it may improve motivation and engagement when students return to study. [Timestamp 05:16]

Researchers from the World Health Organization have linked alcohol to more than 60 diseases. Associate Professor Katinka van de Ven from the Social Policy Research Centre says alcohol is “one of the leading contributors” to preventable illness and warns that being legal does not make it less harmful than other drugs. [Timestamp 1:34:15]

As Sydney works to meet housing targets, the NSW Government is reconsidering plans to transform Newtown’s oldest tram depot into a cultural hub. Professor Philip Oldfield from the School of Built Environment says the project reflects how cities must "envision new ways to make spaces important for the community again."