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The RBA ruling out interest rate cuts demonstrates that they continue to prioritise controlling inflation over unemployment
Markets are predicting two interest rate rises in 2026 but the Australia Institute’s chief economist has urged cash-strapped mortgage holders not to panic just yet.
“Maximum lethality”: the US military under the Trump administration
Australia’s allegiance to the US is being tested as the Trump administration faces accusations of illegal military action and escalating national security recklessness.
‘We call it rip it and ship it’: Canadian leaders slam Woodside’s pipeline projects
Canadian Indigenous leaders have warned Australian gas giant Woodside that pipelines in British Columbia (BC) are driving illegal land seizes, violent police raids and the destruction of pristine ecosystems.
ACCC: private health insurers’ $4.8 billion covid windfall returned
Private health insurers have returned almost $4.8 billion to Australian customers after pledging not to profit from reduced access to health services during the pandemic.
Queensland Museum urged to axe Shell deal after study finds distorted climate education for students
The Queensland Museum is being urged to terminate its partnership with Shell’s QCG gas business following claims its branded teaching materials are misleading students on climate change.
FOI documents reveal extent of unreported corruption in Commonwealth agencies
The nation's corruption watchdog has warned federal agencies and departments that gross misconduct may be more prevalent than previously thought.
"Terrible, irresponsible pronouncement”: alarm over Trump’s push to resume nuclear testing
As Japan marks 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, concerns are mounting over a new nuclear arms race with the US and Russia seemingly putting testing back on the table.
Greens say new gas won’t fix shortages as research links exports to soaring prices
The Greens have put the Albanese Government on notice, warning they’ll block any gas-shortage response that includes funnelling more public money into new gas fields.
While the rest of the world rushes to hire US scientists that Trump has cut, Australia follows in his footsteps
"They’re choosing to do less science at the very time when we should be doing more science, when we’re talking about productivity.”
Gough Whitlam's former assistant speaks out on US involvement in the dismissal
"I walked down Collins Street and I handed it to a CIA agent up on the steps of the Hotel Australia."
Government legislation a 'dangerous departure from the Rule of Law'
The Albanese Government is facing mounting criticism over a last-minute legislative amendment that could see thousands lose social security payments before being found guilty of any crime.
'Anti-achievement' Democrats let pressure off Trump
The Democrats have been criticised for “caving” to Donald Trump to end the longest government shutdown in US history, but political pundits believe the move may be part of a deliberate long-game strategy.
Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever
Soaring costs of living and the nation’s longest government shutdown have fueled fierce voter backlash against US President Donald Trump with the Democrats being handed sweeping victories in multiple state elections.
Bob Brown: when the law is wrong you have a duty to stand up against it
Dr Brown discusses crackdowns on environmental protestors, his multiple arrests, and the importance of civil disobedience.
Economists are pressing the RBA to prioritise unemployment data more and stop operating in “continual fear of inflation”
Indicators suggest that unemployment is going to keep going up, and the RBA's decisions aren't helping.
Broken university system is letting Australians down
Australian universities are facing calls for greater scrutiny and to implement standardised reporting on their financials results as more institutions cry poor while continuing to bank large surpluses.
Labor's nature law overhaul draws criticism from across Parliament
The Albanese Government’s new environmental laws have managed to bring unlikely allies together with the Coalition, Greens and Independents all united in their broad opposition for the reforms.
"Everything is uncertain": Trump-Xi meeting leaves the world on edge
As Donald Trump boasts about his newly renovated marble bathroom and its chandelier over the toilet, Australians are growing increasingly concerned and confused about the nation’s $386 billion investment into the AUKUS nuclear-submarine deal.
Poverty is not inevitable, it’s a policy choice, social sector leaders tell Canberra”
Anglicare Australia has described the nation’s $7 billion employment services program as a waste of money, arguing the funds would be better used to create secure, lasting jobs.
Sophie Scamps: Ministerial 'turf wars' are stalling critical policy reforms
Independent Member for Mackellar, Dr Sophie Scamps has blamed 'ministerial turf wars' for stalling critical reforms, warning the gap between departments is where “sensible reform proposals go to die”.
Fortescue: Fuel Tax Credit makes diesel 'artificially cheap', overhaul needed for climate
A Fortescue executive has called for a major overhaul of Australia’s $11 billion fuel tax credit scheme, arguing it undermines the nation’s climate goals by making diesel “artificially cheap”.
The Government is taking action on housing. It's just exactly the wrong kind of action
The Government spends an estimated $13 to 15 billion per year on housing, it's all directed to the capital gains tax discount, the negative gearing deductions and the Commonwealth rent assistance.
The gas industry is ripping us off, and 'it’s been an open secret for years': ACTU
ACTU calls for a 25% tax on gas exports to help fix Australia's housing problem
'If it's a priority, we can always afford it. Anything less is just an excuse'
Australian governments have been urged to stop crying poor and hiding behind the excuse that “we can’t afford” meaningful social progress.
Steven Miles: 'the pathway we took to deliver new revenue into the Queensland Budget a lesson for other states'
Former Queensland Premier, Steven Miles has detailed how his government turned a record deficit during Covid into “the state’s biggest ever surplus”, while also sparing households from extra financial strain.
"You can't trust Donald Trump, but you can trust Trump to be Trump"
As Donald Trump presses on with his self-declared ‘peace president’ tour through Asia, the United States is sliding deeper into political chaos as its self-imposed government shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Supply is not the only cause of the housing crisis, says leading economist
“House prices have massively increased at a time when we’re building houses faster than the population is increasing.”
How the instability and unpredictability of Trump has affected rare earths and gold
Gold has become a "something like a memecoin"
Albanese visits Trump as US democracy circles a golden drain
"We tend to measure success in Australian diplomacy as something going very smoothly and nothing really changing.”
Pots and kettles: Trump trades barbs with China over trade
The global economic outlook remains “dim” as President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos continues to cloud financial forecasts.
No peace without accountability, says former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Dr Navi Pillay has expressed concern about a lack of accountability for genocide in Gaza.
In a step backwards for the climate, Labor is close to a deal with the Coalition on environmental laws
Australia’s environment laws are so “broken” they now scrutinise more solar farms than coal mines.
What is Australia risking? These are the future impacts of our climate change policies
“What’s worse? Denying the science or denying the need to act on the science? Because I don’t think history is going to remember either very favourably.”
Housing affordability is about to get worse as demand grows quicker than supply
Confidence in the housing market has surged to a 15 year high, amid concerns the Federal Government’s expanded first-homebuyer scheme will further fuel price growth.
Australia is a rich country that taxes like a poor one
Big companies are paying little or no tax, which limits the Government’s ability to fund essential services like healthcare, housing, and education.
Trump's ‘decision first, diplomacy later’ approach warrants Australian security rethink
Australia is being urged to stop outsourcing its foreign policy to the United States or risk being dragged into Donald Trump’s increasingly erratic and aggressive approach to world affairs.
Lulu, the Middle East's "hypermarket", could be coming to Australia - but it's unlikely to have an impact on the duopoly
The Prime Minister has urged a prominent Middle Eastern billionaire to bring his global retail empire down under to challenge Australia’s supermarket duopoly.
Why is everyone talking about ANU and what does Julie Bishop have to do with it all?
Between a 'financial crisis', the vice-chancellor's resignation, and bullying allegations, it can be hard to keep up.
The housing market just got more cooked
The Federal Government’s new first-home buyer policy has been criticised as another housing hand-out that fuels competition rather than construction.
ANU 'cooking the books' on financial crisis: new analysis
Audited accounts show ANU is accumulating large surpluses. The claim of crisis is not supported by the evidence.
Andrew Hastie's comments on Charlie Kirk echoes MAGA - and he's not the only one doing it
The Coalition has been accused of toying with cut-and-paste Trumpism because it’s “desperate” and politically adrift.
"He’s going to have to prepare for anything": How will Albanese approach his upcoming meeting with Trump?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been warned he risks 'significant political danger'
Follow the Money: Government still ignoring climate reality
More than half a million Australians could be at risk from rising sea levels yet the Federal Government continues to approve new fossil fuel projects.
Policy without politics: the cost of centrist consensus
Australia’s two major parties are being warned they face electoral wipe-out at the polls if they continue to pander to pragmatism.
Militarism gone mad: Albanese urged to abandon AUKUS
Doug Cameron has delivered a comprehensive critique of the Albanese Government’s defence policy, warning Australia risks becoming a nuclear target if it continues to partner with the United States on buying AUKUS submarines.
