The Conversation

The real story of how power works in this country... In recent years, the trust in Australian politics and politicians has been at an all-time low. From political polarisation and the spread of disinformation to the lack of trust in the public institutions that underpin our government, the truth can often be hard to find. How Australian Democracy Works is...

Australian voters ousting a nine-year-old Coalition government. A step towards instituting a First Nations Voice to Parliament. Rising tension between China and the US. Entrenched structures of authority have been challenged at home and around the world this year. 2022: Reckoning with Power and Privilege is a collection of The Conversation's most insightful essays from leading thinkers, explaining the potent...

2023: A Year of Consequence was a year of consequence, at home and across the world. For Australia, the year was dominated by the Voice to Parliament, shifting security challenges, and the plight of everyday Australians grappling with a housing crisis, inflation, and economic uncertainty. Globally, we saw continuing war in Ukraine and deadly new conflict in Israel, ethical considerations...

From its early days as an unknown start-up, The Conversation published landmark essays such as Patrick Stokes's No, you're not entitled to your opinion, which saw the organisation grow into an important and valued part of the news media. It has since expanded to eight regions around the world and is published in four languages. Contained within this ten-year anniversary...

Ever wondered how vaccines work, why whales strand themselves, or if luck exists? The Explainer: From Dej Vu to Why the Sky Is Blue, and Other Conundrums is a collection of the best of The Conversation's 'The Explainer' and 'Monday's Medical Myths' articles. The book answers questions on everyone's mind about a diverse range of topics, abstract concepts, and popular...