


New poll shows support for gas export tax across political spectrum
New polling has revealed that One Nation and Greens voters strongly support a 25 per cent tax on gas exports. The idea was suggested by the Australian Council of Trade Unions last year, and this polling confirms there is support across party lines.

Government accused of ‘climate vandalism’ after approving coal mine expansion
The Albanese Government has drawn fierce criticism after approving the extension of a Queensland coal mine that conservationists say will destroy crucial habitat for koalas and greater gliders.

Record loans, soaring house prices, another windfall for banks: new housing policy did exactly as expected
The Commonwealth Bank has delivered a staggering profit update amid a surge in first home buyers trying to crack the property market.

David Pocock is right: more tax is raised from beer than from petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT)
Senator David Pocock has produced viral social media content claiming that Australia’s beer tax raises more revenue than the gas industry pays in Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT). Can more public money really come from beer tax than gas tax?

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.

Shorter America This Week: SAVE Democracy?; When there is no rule of law, no one is safe; President of "Peace"?; Big Love
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.

Australia’s Winter Olympians are overwhelmingly private school educated
Australia’s privatised schooling system makes our high schools the most expensive in the developed world. These high costs have far-reaching consequences for inequality in our society, including in who ends up in Australia’s Olympic squads.































