Swan Song: Dianaβs brother flips the royal family the bird in his scathing new book
Charles Spencerβs book is as much about him as about the sister he claims to speak for. Beneath the score-settling, itβs a story of a…
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Victoriaβs koala crisis hidden behind questionable numbers
A long-awaited report on Victoriaβs koalas has exposed alarming health problems and raised serious questions over population estimates and monitoring methods. read now...
▶️ Watch →Why David Brat, the new US ambassador to Australia, has a big in-tray
Tariffs and regulation of tech giants are already causing friction. But one of his biggest tasks may be convincing Australians the US alliance still matters.
▶️ Watch →The Intergenerational Report says we need more vocational skills β but federal funding for them is set to drop
The federal government is unambiguous about the need for more nurses, builders and electricians. But the plan to find and fund these workers is less…
Read full article βUnemployment rises to 4.6%, but a September interest rate hike still looks likely
The jobless rate hasnβt been this high since November 2021. But this is why itβs unlikely to stop the Reserve Bank from lifting interest rates…
▶️ Watch →The space race should not endanger Australian wildlife
The future of a proposed rocket-launch facility in South Australia is uncertain. But tensions between space exploration and conservation remain.
Read full article βWhat does the OpenAI Medicare hack reveal about Australiaβs cyber security?
We need to ask how ready Australian government systems are for increasingly capable AI agents.
Read full article βThe Snoop: Neo-Nazi speaks out on Barnaby, Nineβs shifting sands, and more
Plus: Could Elon Musk be buying into Australian television? The post The Snoop: Neo-Nazi speaks out on Barnaby, Nineβs shifting sands, and more appeared first…
Read full article βAre older Australians really safer from crime? The evidence says the harms are just harder to see
Following the deaths of two older women in alleged family violence incidents, itβs time to examine how crime affects older Australians β and what we…
▶️ Watch →Looking for #womenshealth information on Instagram? 4 out of 10 posts are ads
If youβre looking for #womenshealth on Instagram, a new study shows youβd better be prepared for lots of adverts dressed up as health advice.
Read full article βFrom Federation to Howard, thereβs nothing new about Australiaβs immigration freak out
And it's never really about culture or "assimilation", although we continue to pretend otherwise. The post From Federation to Howard, thereβs nothing new about Australiaβs…
Read full article βThe Big Build RC: A low-key and officious beginning of the end for Victorian Labor
On the first day of the royal commission into Victoria's Big Build scandal, its political impact became abundantly clear. The post The Big Build RC:…
Read full article βDemocracy demands more than a vote
Democracy demands more than elections, requiring both the power to challenge governments and the security and opportunity to share in national progress. read now...
▶️ Watch →Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them
Sharks and rays have been swimming through the oceans for millions of years β but we still donβt really know where.
Read full article βGentle larrikin Terry Denton, famous for his anarchy with Andy Griffiths, made reading fun
Terry Denton was wickedly funny, unpretentious and won multiple awards for his illustrations β and sold millions with Andy Griffiths. He will be dreadfully missed.
Read full article βA Trumpflation bus is coming right at Albanese and our economy
And it's one he enthusiastically endorsed. The post A Trumpflation bus is coming right at Albanese and our economy appeared first on Crikey.
Read full article βHumanityβs end of days is good for business β just ask the AI cartel
These brainiacs have set fire to a trillion dollars and delivered nothing but IP theft and deepfake porn. It's no wonder the American AI giants…
Read full article β83,000 New Zealanders live with dementia. Hereβs how simple design changes can help
New dementia-friendly design guidance shows how simple changes can make homes safer and easier to navigate for people living with the condition.
Read full article βIranian president hits back at Trump threats
Masoud Pezeshkian has answered Donald Trump's threat to 'annihilate' his country with a fiery speech at the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese pledged an…
Read full article βFuel crisis exposes Australiaβs need for greater self-reliance
Global fuel disruptions are exposing Australiaβs vulnerabilities and strengthening the case for greater economic self-reliance. read now...
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