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Jim Chalmers’ ticker is about to be tested as he tacks towards the May budget

The next few months may be the most crucial Jim Chalmers has faced as treasurer, at least for judgements about his ability to drive change. They could tell us whether Chalmers really is as committed to serious econo...

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?
As Australians Worry About Interest Rates and Inflation, Health Must Remain a Priority

Can One Nation turn its polling hype into seats in parliament? History shows it will struggle

One Nation is no stranger to the headlines, but it’s been a long time since the party has been...

Barnaby Joyce on getting on with Pauline Hanson and One Nation’s rise

Barnaby Joyce’s political career has hit the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. He’s been...

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes
When the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board voted unanimously[1] to lift the cash rate to 3.8…
An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option – but what becomes of your legal status?
Would you create an interactive “digital twin” of yourself that can communicate with loved one…
Why preferential voting is superior to first past the post
The South Australian state election[1] will be held on March 21. Preferential voting will be use…
The Government Promised a Better Financial Future for Australians. How’s That Working Out?
Here Are 10 Ideas to Cut Costs and Ease the Pain of Rising Mortgage Prices When the federal gov…

With a shortage of aged-care beds, discharging patients stranded in hospital is harder than it sounds

The Australian government has finalised a A$220 billion hospital funding deal[1] with the states and territories. A key part of the negotiation was $2 billion designed to help hospitals move more than 3,000 patients[2] stra...

New research shows Australians support buying local for different reasons – and not all will pay more

We have now passed the annual Australia Day peak of calls urging us to “buy Australian” – especially lamb[1]. The iconic green-and-gold “Australian Made, Australian Grown[2]” logo, launched by then-Prime Minister Bob Hawke in ...

New data show where the parties got their money from in the lead-up to the 2025 election
Australia’s political parties set new records in funds raised and spent in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. Now, nine months later, Australians finally get a look at who funded the part…
State of Play: Nationals vs Liberals
The State of Play with the National Party and How Things Stand with the Liberal Party Australia’s centre-right political landscape has entered one of its most fractious and uncertain eras in decade…
The government has promised a $25 billion boost to hospital funding – but only hints at real reform
Federal and state governments have finally resolved their long-running standoff on public hospital funding. The deal struck at National Cabinet on Friday includes a A$25 billion boost to hospital…
“What the hell?” When your bike is stolen, the cameras caught it — and privacy law protects the thief
A mate parks his motorcycle at a major Australian shopping centre. He locks it properly, does everything right, and goes inside. When he comes back, the bike is gone. Stolen. Vanished. Security i…

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