Despite numerous reports to the contrary, the new Albanese Government has made a good start in repairing a generation of misrule. read now...

The statistics of Australia’s longest-running drama series about sickeningly idyllic suburbia will interest soap show boffins.  read now...

'The rolling judicial coup coming from this court is by no means over,' warned Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine. read now...

To say the political class presents with bountiful fodder for the satirical pen is akin to stating John Howard won’t get the gig as Chris Hemsworth’s body double in the next Thor movie. read now...

This month it’s four years since Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, challenged former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for the leadership of the Federal Liberal Party.  read now...

The first Newspoll taken since the 21 May Federal Election has revealed that Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is not very well-liked. read now...

Inflation is biting and interest rates are rising — but that’s no reason for a business to stand still. read now...

A case full of money brings together an assortment of assassins on board a bullet train to Kyoto, ending in high-speed mayhem. read now...

The Federal Government has delivered an ultimatum to the cartel-like gas industry, but more action needs to be taken. read now...

Well, you can't polish a potato. read now...

After the Coalition sabotaged the Murray-Darling Basin, the Labor Government has a chance to repair the damage done. read now...

An official report has revealed the devastation exacted on Australia and how critical it is that we change course immediately. read now...

After CMO Paul Kelly recently likened COVID deaths to "reaping", a disabled woman tells of how she feels let down, urging State and Federal Governments to reconsider their current approach to COVID. read now...

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the election of the Whitlam Government, what would Gough do to solve the chronic deficiencies of our current society? read now...

Labor has intervened in the affairs of NBN Co, requesting the company to withdraw its Special Access Undertaking (SAU) variation. read now...

Australia has had a surge in Temporary Skilled visa grants over the past year as a result of the skills shortage. read now...

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton didn't fare well in the latest Newspoll, with PM Albanese winning a record approval rating against him. read now...

Indigenous Australian artist Archie Roach, best known as the voice of the Stolen Generations, has died after a long illness. He was 66. read now...

With Australia's ecological footprint putting us among the top five consuming nations of the world, our politicians must tackle the issue of population growth as part of future climate change policy. read now...

Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the Liberal Party fallout following its crushing defeat, including the politically departed and the remaining former glamour set. read now...

Changing the Constitution to include an Indigenous voice to Parliament would require other changes for inclusiveness. read now...

Time is running out to save the life of Julian Assange, who doctors warn only has months left to live. read now...

Poverty is crippling many Australians and is a problem that the Albanese Government needs to fix immediately. read now...

Expect the Liberal Party's "women of calibre", Karen Andrews and Hollie Hughes, to be taking it up to the Labor Party "full bore" this week, especially over power prices. read now...

Powerful media owner Rupert Murdoch is no longer supporting Donald Trump as the next president of the USA. read now...

PR companies working for the fossil fuel industry are appropriating language from within the climate movement, using it to perpetuate climate denial. read now...

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner is investigating how Kmart and Bunnings handle personal information, specifically facial recognition technology. read now...

This week’s announcement that Stan Grant will be the permanent host of the ABC’s Q&A follows widespread speculation about the future of the program. read now...

Veterinarians have an opportunity to uphold medical ethics — and give the nation’s factory-farmed animals a small bit of mercy when they are killed. read now...

Greg isn’t allowed to associate with himself. read now...

A young girl is accused of murder and must face her ultimate fight for survival against prejudice and the legal system. read now...

It should be possible to better prepare the town of Lismore from further flood devastation by analysing data from previous flood seasons. read now...

Where the bloody hell are you, Scotty? read now...

John Pilger explains the latest manoeuvres by the U.S. and UK to extradite Julian Assange to the U.S. read now...

The global pandemic has proven to be a breeding ground for corruption, with "urgency of response" offering a cover for corrupt decision-making made worse by a scarcity of information. read now...

It's officially time to be concerned about the Demons, who have lost five of their last eight AFL games against fellow top-eight sides. read now...

The national skills crisis is influencing PM Anthony Albanese's commitment to full employment. read now...

Citizen assemblies play an integral role in smart city development, allowing the people to be more involved in decision-making processes. read now...

Former Deputy Premier John Barilaro can now add allegations of assaulting the press to his list of transgressions. read now...

Politicians seem to have abandoned plans to stop the COVID-19 pandemic from continuing to wipe us out. read now...

Refusing to fade into obscurity, former PM Scott Morrison's path of Pentecostal psychopathy continues. read now...

Quality journalism is crucial to a healthy democracy because it holds power to account and informs the public when politicians are misbehaving, are corrupt, or incompetent. read now...

Scott Morrison is continuing the Pentecostal agenda in Opposition, undermining the system of government he is still paid to uphold. read now...

A new set of regulations are designed to increase renewable energy use and take up in Australia, writes Michael Mazengarb. read now...

Extraordinary profits generated by rapacious exporters have gone largely untaxed by Coalition governments. read now...

Wealthy countries claiming to lead on climate change are spending big on military budgets while denying support to developing countries facing devastation from climate-induced events. read now...

The complex fragmentation of Australia's health system affects the availability of patient data to insurers and care providers, resulting in unfair payment distribution. read now...

U.S.-funded think tanks continue to uncritically promote the AUKUS arrangement, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark.  read now...

Women's rights in Cambodia still need to be realised despite improved legal frameworks, writes Johanna Higgs.  read now...

The recently released 'State of the Environment' report illustrates the mismanagement and neglect of the environment under the former Morrison Government. read now...

A tale of a democracy sausage stall gone wrong. read now...

Bazza and Mick recount the 2022 State of Origin series, but Bazza's mind is focused on the grander scheme of things. read now...

Western Australia's Banksia Hill children's prison is an example of a failed rehabilitation system for incarcerated youth. read now...

No awards for guessing who makes his job absurdly easy. read now...

Members of Congress arrested at a pro-choice rally have vowed that they won't back down in fighting for freedom. read now...

With the continued push over recent decades to make the public sector more "business-like", city planning has gone astray. read now...

'Inflamed: Deep Medicine And The Anatomy Of Injustice' reveals a critical observation — that inflammation repeatedly connects poor health and structural injustice. read now...

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has moved quickly to set up a task force to get Labor's federal anti-corruption body off the ground, but the staff selection process for his pilot taskforce has raised questions. read now...

PM Albanese should defy criticism from the Murdoch press and repeal tax cuts benefitting high-income earners. read now...

As traditional broadcast TV fades into obscurity, digital services offer plenty of reasons for consumers to keep up with new technology. read now...

A misleading statement has drawn legitimate questions about Gold Coast Oceanway's "promotion" of a contentious pathway through Federation Walk. read now...

Former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled his country in the wake of protests against his cruel and self-serving reign, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. read now...

COVID-19 is spiralling out of control once again in Australia, a problem that should have been managed better at the start. read now...

With anti-protest laws on the rise as our climate crisis worsens, activists are fighting back to raise awareness. read now...

Population projections reveal the Treasury is hopeful for strong population growth, but it could be assuming too much. read now...

What did Perrottet know about the shady process surrounding Barilaro's New York trade appointment? Managing editor Michelle Pini takes a look at the scandal-ridden New South Wales Government.  read now...

With Russia and the U.S. currently on the warpath during the escalating conflict in Ukraine, the world is again at serious risk of nuclear disaster. read now...

Australia should join other countries in repaying government debt accumulated during the global financial crisis and the COVID pandemic. read now...

Joe Lenzo and Candy Van Dam review 'Sadvertising', a sharp and insightful collection of stories fashioned around consumerism and the culture of advertising. read now...

With COVID-related hospitalisation on the rise, Federal and State Governments have chosen this time to abandon responsibility for public health, instead urging people to take "personal responsibility". read now...

Imprisonment and punishment do not lead to more harmonious and prosperous societies, writes Gerry Georgatos.  read now...

Leaked documents have revealed illegal operations and ethically questionable practices of the world's biggest ride-sharing company. read now...

While threats made by right-wing figureheads such as Lauren Southern are shallow, the Government should still be wary. read now...

The Coalition Government left behind a cruel and complicated processing system for asylum seekers. read now...

As water conservation becomes increasingly vital, governments and the public must work together to find solutions. read now...

Australia's peak equestrian body has come under fire for not giving disabled athletes a chance to compete on a world level. read now...

And if it involves pork... all the better! read now...

Fossil fuels are inefficient and the repercussions of extracting such energy are destroying the balance of nature. Renewable energy options are vital to our planet's future. read now...

In what could be a targeted act of political censorship, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority has launched a disciplinary process against medical whistleblower Dr David Berger. read now...

Founder and publisher David Donovan explains why Stuart Robert is unfit to determine what our kids should be learning. read now...

Wage stagnation is a bigger problem in keeping up with the cost of living than rising inflation. read now...

Deforestation and urbanisation have interrupted the natural rainfall cycle that gives Australia its lush, green east coastline. read now...

From increased cybercrime to excess power consumption, cryptocurrency is adding to issues already faced by the worldwide web. read now...

COVID cases and deaths are soaring, mask mandates are being considered again and conspiracy theorists insist the pandemic is over. read now...

With asylum applications on the rise and an increasing backlog, the Government must develop policies to maintain control. read now...

Misinformation on bank closures by the Finance Sector Union has led to a call for intervention by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. read now...

The new PM's visit to war-torn Ukraine was equated with ScoMo taking off to Hawaii, while Peter Dutton continued to dominate media coverage, this week. read now...

The Federal Election showed that the working class has shifted to the Left rather than the Right during the last two years of crisis. read now...

Dr Victoria Fielding analyses the "just asking questions" defence used by mainstream media journalists to avoid scrutiny and critique when their bias or poor journalism practice is exposed. read now...

Neither clean nor green, it turns out lauded natural gas is a toxic mix of harmful chemicals that cause asthma and other chronic breathing disorders, anaemia and cancer. read now...

There is a niche in the global submarine industry that Australia is well-placed to occupy, reports Alan Austin. read now...

By the Government rightly dropping the charges against Witness K's lawyer Bernard Collaery, Australia was reminded of the illegal bugging operation against Timor-Leste, writes Bruce Haigh. read now...

Further reform is needed to tackle the depth of misconduct shaming Australian politics, other than just launching an integrity commission. read now...

Mark David describes his experiences with a most feared creature in the Australian environment: the snake.  read now...

COVID-19 complacency has resulted in infections and deaths skyrocketing. read now...

Boris Johnson presided over a culture of toxic masculinity, in part because of his own hypermasculine style of leadership, argues Sian Norris. read now...

Is that the sound of 'de-Nile' flooding in? read now...

The Albanese Government has acted quickly to abandon the prosecution of Bernard Collaery, who was charged in relation to the leaking of information about Australia’s alleged spying in Timor-Leste. read now...

Australia's democracy has been eroded by legislation that removes our rights and a dominant right-wing media. read now...

Guide Dogs Victoria made over $87,000 in donations to the Liberal Party before receiving millions of dollars of taxpayer funds. read now...