

Wages are flat and inflation is up: why the RBA has it wrong
The latest wages data shows the RBA is wrong to blame higher wages for rising inflation. Recently inflation was on the rise, and the Reserve Bank is worried about a tight labour market. But what does a tight labour market mean, and what does it have to do with inflation?

Kumi Naidoo: Australia must abandon fossil fuels or lose climate credibility
The Australian Government has been urged to leverage its leading role in this year’s United Nations climate conference to start reversing the world’s “suicidal trajectory”.

Climate change is exposing coffee-growing regions to dangerous heat
If worsening natural disasters and soaring energy and insurance bills haven’t been enough to raise the alarm about climate change – its threat to the world’s coffee supply just might.

Otway Basin gas proposal rejected, as calls grow to end ‘death-by-consultation’
Marine conservationists say it’s time for governments to put an end to 'death-by-consultation' traps, arguing they only serve to stall decisions on controversial proposals.

As a fourth coral bleaching crisis begins, scientists warn reefs are being hit harder each time
As a fourth global bleaching crisis unfolds, an international study has found more than half of the world’s reefs experienced significant damage during the last marine heatwave.

How to make a submission to a parliamentary inquiry
Making a submission to a parliamentary inquiry is much more straightforward that you may think and is a great way to participate in our democracy. Here is a handy guide of what you need to know to make a public submission and tips on how you can make your submission more effective.

Melbourne fashion week hints at the potential of a circular fashion industry
The 2026 Melbourne Fashion Festival is on this week. This year’s event marks a major milestone as the festival celebrates its 30-year anniversary. It's one of the biggest fashion events in Australia, and it puts Australian design, talent, innovations, skills, trends, and workers in the international spotlight.

Was the Adelaide University merger really worth $185 million in consultants?
The first full academic year for Adelaide University – the product of a merger between the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia – is about to start. The merger cost a total of $500 million with a significant portion of that going to consultants. It was Deloitte that won the contract worth $185 million to manage the merger.

AUKUS, Alliances and a world sliding back toward nuclear brinkmanship
A leading US national security expert has warned “nuclear weapons are back with a vengeance”.
































