Mark Smith
Crowd pleasers
An increasing number of independent media outlets are launching via crowdfunding campaigns. But building on this income while delivering on promises is another challenge; we look at seven ventures playing to the crowd.
Doctor feelgood
Roof gardens, natural light, green space – how three health centres are tackling modern healthcare challenges.
Happy space
City dwellers pine for attractive and usable public spaces and city planners are taking note. We visit places where poetic verses are daubed on streets and ‘playable pavements’ allow children to let off steam.
Oceania
Australia's tough political scene, saving the kangaroo and striking gold in the New Georgia Sound.
Business
Why Spain's book publishers are looking abroad and why businesses aren't looking to Sydney
Diplomacy
The world goes cyber-war, Brazil prepares a new range of submarines and we met Washington's man in Yangon.
Oceania
Australia's tough stance on climate change, and why the Chinese are putting their money on Samoa.
Looks good on paper
Who puts the lead in your pencil? Probably a German firm with a history of making fine writing instruments. Meet the masters of the stationery cupboard fighting back against digital gadgets.
Oceania
Rebranding Fiji's regime, saving butterflies in Papua New Guinea, and the wonder of ore in Western Australia.
Best in class
While some countries struggle with school design policy, innovative architects are demonstrating that a healthy learning environment with plenty of light and natural materials means happier children and long-term economic benefits.
