Is the Google search dead?
It is becoming more commonplace to use an AI chatbot for general searches and information gathering, changing the way we interact with search tools on the internet. An RMIT expert unpacks this shift, and the evolving partnership between web searches and AI.
Why more workers are staying put, and how it impacts the workplace
New data on job mobility suggests Australians are becoming less likely to move jobs, with the rate of workers changing employment falling to under eight per cent for the year to February 2025. An RMIT expert explains the external factors shaping this trend, and how it can impact workplace dynamics.
Oscars to prohibit AI-generated content, but most mainstream films already use it
The Academy Awards, or commonly known as the Oscars, have recently changed the eligibility criteria to prohibit AI-generated screenplays and performances from 2027 onwards. An RMIT expert explains how AI tools have already been deeply embedded in the industry for years.
30 km/h trials funded for local streets
The Victorian Government has announced safety upgrades for local roads and streets, including funding to support 30km/h speed limit trials across Victoria.
Melbourne’s food identity under scrutiny as inequality grows
Melbourne is widely recognised as a global food destination, yet rising food insecurity is prompting questions about who the city’s food system serves. An RMIT expert explains why design must move beyond efficiency and centre the communities most affected by these challenges.
Reimagining cemeteries from sacred grounds to dynamic urban spaces
Cemeteries in perpetuity are among the most consistently overlooked spaces. New RMIT research explores how these spaces can be transformed into inclusive and dynamic urban environments.
RMIT experts available to comment on potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing
The Albanese government is expected to announce changes to the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing in tonight’s federal budget. RMIT experts are available to comment.
Without centring victim-survivors, image-based abuse laws fall short
Australia has committed to strengthening its legal response to image-based sexual abuse in recent years, but many victim-survivors report it still fails to deliver meaningful outcomes. An RMIT expert explains the need for these systems to better engage with victim-survivors on stronger reforms.
