Site of the month

Griffith University’s Urban Research Program  aim is to produce research that informs policy and regulatory frameworks that impact on sustainable urban development. Its research covers a wide range of topics, such as urban governance, transportation, housing, ecology and infrastructure. All of its research publications are freely available on the site. Some examples of the papers you can find are “Climate change: what are Local Governments liable for?” “Suburban scars: Australian cities and socio-economic deprivation” and “Where have all the gardens gone? An investigation into the disappearance of backyards in newer Australian suburbs”.

An excellent website for research materials highly relevant to South East Queensland in particular, and Australia generally.

Keeping up with the world

Want to read beyond the news headlines about current affairs and happenings around the world? The Bulletin may be gone, but there are still some excellent journals out there and you can read them for free on the internet.

The Economist and Time Magazine provide excellent insights into events in USA and analysis of issues  around the world. For a British slant on world affairs try New Statesman and The Guardian.

Unfortunately, with the demise of The Bulletin, there is no longer a current affairs magazine offering an Australian perspective. Have a look at Online Opinion for articles on a range of issues affecting Australians.

Finally, to see what’s happening in the region, check out The Far Eastern Economic Review.