Allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Greens Senator Steele-John to be investigated
The Western Australian Greens will investigate the allegations against the senator.
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Australiaβs βdigital duty of careβ was just introduced to parliament. So whatβs in the bill?
This is a large and complex piece of legislation, and the government has made adjustments in response to expert feedback.
Read full article βSally Rooneyβs books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action
The legal threat to Sally Rooney has drawn new attention to the controversial UK definition of a βterrorist organisationβ.
Read full article βOne Nationβs James Ashby and the Liberals: Why orange is the new blue
Founder Dave Donovan and managing editor Michelle Pini explore the one consistent thread in the rise of One Nation: the links between Hansonβs right-hand man…
▶️ Watch →Unemployment in Australia hits a five-year high of 4.7%, making a rates hike less likely
Markets now think itβs less likely the Reserve Bank will increase interest rates again on November 3. But it is still possible.
Read full article βWhat might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints
If the governmentβs digital duty of care bill passes, users would be able to switch off algorithms. But this might not be as good as…
▶️ Watch →Michelin came for the food. It found what makes South Australia special
South Australiaβs first Michelin selection celebrates a food culture rooted in place, shaped by migration and sustained by the people behind every plate and welcome.
▶️ Watch →Can my health records be used for medical research?
Veterans have launched a class action against the department for βmass and routine sharingβ of their medical records over 20 years. How common is this?
Read full article βDemocracy for sale: The powerful institutions escaping their own scrutiny
Institutions promoting democracy abroad must face the same scrutiny they demand of others, particularly when political funding and strategic interests collide. read now...
▶️ Watch →The Snoop: TikTok schmoozes Canberra, Tony Abbott and Jacinda Ardern team up, and more
Plus: Who copped the boot from the prime minister's journos WhatsApp? The post The Snoop: TikTok schmoozes Canberra, Tony Abbott and Jacinda Ardern team up,…
Read full article βBy the numbers: What 12 years of Labor has done to Victoria, good and bad
The numbers show that, until the pandemic, Victorian Labor was a disciplined and economically successful government. Then it lost its way. The post By the…
Read full article βUncovered: Far-right X account linked to One Nation candidate
A social media account associated with a One Nation Victorian candidate has been made private. But Crikey has the screenshots, which show an array of…
Read full article βAustralian detainee βunder duressβ when he signed document shielding Iraq from liability, lawyers say
Crikey can reveal new details about the final weeks of Robert Pether's time in Iraq. The post Australian detainee βunder duressβ when he signed document…
Read full article βHow did early MΔori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline
Radiocarbon dating at two archaeological sites shows how early settlers adapted to life in Aotearoa, with some economic changes happening sooner than thought.
Read full article ββStress hormoneβ cortisol is blamed for infertility, but major new study hints that could be wrong
Cortisol has been cast as a modern health villain, seeking to slowly destroy you. But itβs actually a critical hormone.
Read full article βPrime ministers, billions in UAE investment: the Manchester City cheating scandal turns political
The cheating scandal has caused political ripples across the UK and UAE and highlights how geopolitical interests can threaten sporting independence.
Read full article βThe cracks in Australiaβs defence policy: For us, deterrence isnβt about waving a big stick
In ensuring its security, Australia places priority on "deterring" potentially hostile nations, like China. But it is purely about our subservience to the US β…
Read full article βWorldβs oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
Thereβs little left of the ship itself but based on clues from its cargo, a research team has tentatively dated the wreck to around 2700β2400…
Read full article ββAbsolute travestyβ: Health minister lashes out at Senate over private health changes
Mark Butler has vowed to reintroduce the government's controversial changes to private health insurance, but the opposition has told him to 'take the hint' after…
Read full article βWhat was Australiaβs first novel?
A riches to rags tale written by a convict was published in Hobart in 1830. On mainland Australia, an Irish widow published a gothic melodrama…
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