
Will complacency doom democracy?
Public involvement in a country's governance is the cornerstone…

Where do Aussies come from?
About 97% of Australians have non-indigenous ancestory. Of those,…

Inequality in Australia
Recent political discussion in Australia has shone a light on…

Global trends in fixed, mobile and cable connections
How do Australians connect?
There were about 200 communication…

Where to find Bogans and Hipsters?
If you were keen to spot a Bogan you would head to the outer…

Why am I fat? Sugar? Fat? Carbs? Exercise?
In a recent post I presented the global change in Body Mass Index…

Is there a global obesity epidemic?
We all know that many western countries have a growing health…

Shark attack statistics for Australia
Whilst researching the recent post on the effectiveness of the…

Santa’s Route: How does Santa deliver all those presents?
Have you ever wondered how Santa Clause manages to deliver presents…

How is the World Feeling? – Are we sparklers or fireworks?
When my daughter was smaller she would either be happy as larry…

How is the World Feeling? – Global Emotional Stocktake
We were fortunate to be able to participate in Spurprojects “How…

How much does research cost?
The average research cost investment per publication for 2014…

How big is tourism within Australia?
In 2014, tourism accounted for about 3% of the Australian economy…

How big was the mining boom within Queensland?
All Australians are familiar with the doom and gloom around the…

How much do you spend on gambling per year?
Gambling seems to be an ingrained part of the Australian psyche.…