Introduction by Croakey: On its first day of general sessions, the Sixth International Conference of the Healthy Environment and Lives (HEAL) Network had a focus on the Global South, particularly in relation to the impact of wildfire smoke on health. […]

Introduction by Croakey: On its first day of general sessions, the Sixth International Conference of the Healthy Environment and Lives (HEAL) Network had a focus on the Global South, particularly in relation to the impact of wildfire smoke on health. […]

In Western Australia, medical students are placed in rural communities to work on community gardening projects, with many benefits for them and their education as well as the communities involved.

In Western Australia, medical students are placed in rural communities to work on community gardening projects, with many benefits for them and their education as well as the communities involved.

In this powerful article, Crystal Arnold, a Gundungurra woman and academic at the University of Wollongong, says the latest annual planetary health check is a reminder that our wellbeing cannot be separated from the wellbeing of Mother Earth, and highlights the importance of recognising Indigenous knowledge as "essential guidance for navigating this moment".

In this powerful article, Crystal Arnold, a Gundungurra woman and academic at the University of Wollongong, says the latest annual planetary health check is a reminder that our wellbeing cannot be separated from the wellbeing of Mother Earth, and highlights the importance of recognising Indigenous knowledge as "essential guidance for navigating this moment".

As Doctors for the Environment Australia sounds a public health alarm about the wide-ranging health impacts of fossil gas, an academic investigates the impacts of fracking in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin, and highlights the health risks for people in the NT from gas-fired climate change.

As Doctors for the Environment Australia sounds a public health alarm about the wide-ranging health impacts of fossil gas, an academic investigates the impacts of fracking in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin, and highlights the health risks for people in the NT from gas-fired climate change.

Despite many years of planning and preparation for an avian influenza outbreak, questions are being raised about Australia’s responses to the unfolding outbreak, which is expected to have disastrous consequences on many fronts, reports Marie McInerney. Marie McInerney writes: Waves […]

The Native American and Indigenous Studies Association's annual conference was recently held in Wallmapu, for centuries the homeland of the Mapuche people, and showcased the strength of Indigenous scholarship, as well as Indigenous rights, resilience and futures.

A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence and hate directed at First Nations people is hearing clear recommendations for action by governments and institutions, including health services.

The Albanese Government should explain how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will participate in its new Office of AI, how Indigenous data and cultural knowledge will be protected, and what power the Office will have to stop harmful systems, says a leading Indigenous scholar.

How can urban design and planning better support social connection, walkability and other important contributors to health and wellbeing?

Despite many years of planning and preparation for an avian influenza outbreak, questions are being raised about Australia’s responses to the unfolding outbreak, which is expected to have disastrous consequences on many fronts, reports Marie McInerney. Marie McInerney writes: Waves […]

The Native American and Indigenous Studies Association's annual conference was recently held in Wallmapu, for centuries the homeland of the Mapuche people, and showcased the strength of Indigenous scholarship, as well as Indigenous rights, resilience and futures.

A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence and hate directed at First Nations people is hearing clear recommendations for action by governments and institutions, including health services.

The Albanese Government should explain how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will participate in its new Office of AI, how Indigenous data and cultural knowledge will be protected, and what power the Office will have to stop harmful systems, says a leading Indigenous scholar.

How can urban design and planning better support social connection, walkability and other important contributors to health and wellbeing?