19-07-2025
ABC Long Read story collection
A deep dive on the issues that matter
The Yes In My Backyard movement is lobbying for denser cities and more housing in places people want to work and live and YIMBYs want these homes built yesterday. But the NIMBYs haven't given up yet.
By Jane Hutcheon
After witnessing my mum's cognitive decline and with dementia now the leading cause of death for Australian women, I can't help but wonder: Will I be among them?
By Gary Nunn
Sperm donors help many couples conceive, sometimes even becoming part of the family. But what happens if the IVF clinic mixes up the records?
By Annie Louey
With burnout at unprecedented levels who doesn't dream of stepping away from it all and embracing a career break. But can it solve the problem?
By Brett Worthington
Anthony Albanese's re-elected government includes a record number of female MPs, but insiders worry there's a long road ahead to promote women to top leadership roles.
By Rhiannon Stevens
In an age of polarisation and AI, the free online encyclopedia might be more important than you think.
By Nick Bryant
Some of America's strongest allies are rethinking their relationship as Donald Trump's isolationism threatens to entirely remake the West.
By Judith Brett
Meet the woman who turned female votes into political dynamite
By Gary Nunn
Prescriptions for ADHD medications are skyrocketing. How do the treatments on offer stack up?
