Grattan on Friday: One Nationβs spectre hangs over Labor national conference
Labor National Conference kicked off in Adelaide, with much fanfare and unity but without some of the tougher debates of old.
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Domestic violence isnβt a βtwo-way streetβ. The evidence shows itβs gendered and often deadly
Pauline Hansonβs comments amount to misinformation that risks stopping people from seeking help. Here are some of the facts.
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Will cough lozenges, syrups or medicated hot drinks make my cough go away?
Two pharmacy experts explain why you may actually find more relief from whatβs in your kitchen cupboard than on pharmacy shelves.
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At a time of harder borders and βruthlessβ rhetoric, the Refugee Convention is more important than ever
Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.
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How retirees, beachcombers and communities help scientists track everything from threatened species to algal blooms
Scientists and authorities are increasingly calling for help from citizen scientists to track species and changes.
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Employment surges in June, leaving the door open to further interest rate rises
The Reserve Bank will be closely watching these job trends, along with upcoming inflation data, ahead of its August rate announcement.
Read full article βDefence refuses to release conflict of interest docs in $3bn property sell-off
Neither a freedom of information request by Crikey nor the Senate's powers have been enough to gain access to the documents, which were filed by…
Read full article βDefence refuses to release conflict of interest docs in $3bn property self-off
Neither a freedom of information request by Crikey nor the Senate's powers have been enough to gain access to the documents, which were filed by…
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OpenAIβs models autonomously hacked a tech startup. It signals a seismic shift in cybersecurity
OpenAI described the attack as βunprecedentedβ.
Read full article βThe Snoop: Richard Marles seeks fishing help, Muskβs βhistoricβ Odyssey pitch, and more
Plus: OpenAI says we should expect more of this after ChatGPT hacked an AI start-up entirely without prompting. The post The Snoop: Richard Marles seeks…
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China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this?
Chatbots that relieve loneliness have a major downside, and we must safeguard against it.
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The US is issuing billions in tariff refunds. That wonβt unwind the damage to the global trading system
Refunds on US$160 billion of tariffs are slowly flowing back to businesses. But they wonβt restore lost customers or lost confidence in trading with the…
▶️ Watch →Why Liberal preferences could change the game in Victoria
In his first article for Crikey as a contributor, Antony Green asks: was the Liberals preferencing the Greens in 2010 a brilliant switch that won…
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βWhite Australiaβ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong β and dangerous
Australians have every reason to be angry at our political elites. But Hansonβs nostalgic and false history does not hold the answer.
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Paul Kelly on why Albanese is βmisunderstoodβ and Taylor needs to stay
In more than 50 years of covering federal politics, The Australianβs editor-at-large says he has βnever seen a crisisβ like the one facing the Liberal…
Read full article βIn government but not in power: Something has gone badly wrong for Labor
While it is electorally dominant, there's a cloud over Labor as the faithful gather in Adelaide for its annual conference. The party of Hawke and…
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Pauline shines in the political gutter, enjoying spoils from wealthy donors
Perhaps if Pauline Hanson actually turned up for work more often, she'd have a greater understanding of the issues Australia is dealing with. read now...
▶️ Watch →Albanese opens Labor conference with pitch for third term
The ALP's triennial national conference begins today with the prime minister announcing more cost of living support. Meanwhile, the AI escaped as one of OpenAI's…
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βA river is our life forceβ: why Indigenous cultural values must be visible in conservation
An animal, plant, landscape or waterway may be culturally vital even if not rare or threatened.
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As missiles fly, Iranians are turning to art, culture and memes to find community
Despite ongoing security concerns and threats against infrastructure, the Iranian public has maintained a noticeable presence in public and online.
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