


Tasmanians warned they may foot the bill for new logging deals
Tasmania’s Liberal Government is being warned against rushing to lock in long-term logging contracts, with critics cautioning the state could be forced to pay millions to tear them up.

OECD joins calls to rethink Capital Gains Tax discount
Australia’s Labor Government has found an unlikely ally as it considers scaling back the 50% capital gains discount for property investors.

Report lifts lid on Japan’s influence over Australia’s gas policy
The Albanese Government is being accused of prioritising Japanese gas industry profits over Australian households and climate goals, with a new report lifting the curtain on corporate Japan’s influence over Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) policy.

The core case for gas plummets into a screaming death spiral - Part 1
For decades, fossil fuel advocates have been pushing the line that we “need” to burn methane as a ‘vital component of the energy transition’. It is an ancient talking point, predicated on the idea that integrating wind and solar power can only be done by using fossil methane-fuelled turbines, which can be turned up and down with some degree of flexibility and adjustability.

Shorter America This Week: How to win (or cancel) elections; No START; You should smile more
It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. 'Shorter America' is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.

MAGA will outlive Donald Trump, experts warn
The MAGA movement is synonymous with Donald Trump, but experts say it’s become so “battle-hardened” it’s likely to endure long after the US President leaves office.

Australian high schools ranked the most expensive in the developed world
Australian high schools have topped an unenviable global ranking, with new research showing they’re the most expensive in the developed world.
































