Politics in Australia is in a dire state. The Coalition government is led by its third prime minister in four years, two of whom were toppled by their own party. Before that, the Labor government ousted two prime ministers. Voters' trust in politicians is at an all-time low, there is policy inertia on key issues, and ideology and internal politics too often trump good government. We have the diagnosis, but what's the cure? In this collection of essays, the country's best academic minds look at the key issues and chart a way forward. They examine how Australia's taxation system could be fairer; the priorities in progressing Indigenous Australians' rights; the absurdity of the constant 'left versus right' debate; how to fix private health insurance; and how to settle the conflict between population and migration policies. Here are innovative and bold ideas to advance Australia.

In The Heartbreak of Stillbirth Amanda Dunn welcomes you into her journey through grief, pain, confusion, and, ultimately, the decision to learn to live in a new normal. With vulnerability and humorous honesty, she opens the door to the darkest places of her heart, conveying her fears and doubts as well as her questions about God and faith. The Heartbreak of Stillbirth dispels the myths about how you should grieve and gives you permission to find your own way. This book is about being honest with yourself, your friends, and your God. It is about learning to grieve as a family and to stay together. And lastly, it is about faith, as Amanda draws deeply on hers, and shares how you as a parent, grandparent, friend, or relative can do the same after the heartbreak of stillbirth.

Emily is a happy ten-year-old who wears a size 12B bra and has tampons nestled in her school bag beside her play lunch. She isn't alone. Children are going through puberty earlier than ever before. How does this affect them? What does it mean for their parents, friends and society? What exactly happens during puberty, and how does it impact on social and emotional development? How is it linked to mental health, gender and sexuality, body image and risk-taking? Why is puberty still such a no-go topic? The New Puberty tackles these complex questions for parents and teachers of school-aged children through the latest research and expert analysis. It unpacks some of the mysteries surrounding puberty, and with the battle scars of those who have gone before, shows how adults can best help young people through this vital stage of life to set them up for a happy adulthood.