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Since 1 October, Australian businesses have not been allowed to pass card costs to the customer. That quietly turned the choice of payment gateway from an IT decision into a margin decision. read now...

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A sweeping Democratic victory in the U.S. midterms deals Trump a devastating blow, signalling a generational shift that could reshape American politics for years to come. read now...

Trump's sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court threaten global justice, disrupt human rights investigations and spark international condemnation. read now...

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Political failures, misinformation and poor leadership have fuelled anti-immigration sentiment and eroded public trust. read now...

Jillian Segal’s latest antisemitism report raises concerns about political bias, freedom of expression and the conflation of criticism of Israel with antisemitism. read now...

As evidence of economic progress piles up, the anti-Labor reporters redouble efforts to deceive. read now...

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Court fails to overturn a ban on Vegemite in Victorian prisons after a prisoner claimed the salty spread was his "cultural right". read now...

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Do we really want Australia to become a nation of winners & losers, where food & financial security are prizes in life's economic contest? read now...

The stunning repudiation of Donald Trump and Trumpism in the U.S. midterm elections is an extraordinary historic “correction”. read now...

Meanwhile, Australians see red upon another interest rate rise. read now...

In 1967, a California teacher turned a history class into a movement in five days. Today, the same playbook is pulling young men into the manosphere and away from democracy. read now...

Defending Country and Defend Sacred Ground have different objectives, but they agree on the need for clarity in how the Australian War Memorial deals with frontier conflict in Australian history. read now...

Defending Country and Defend Sacred Ground have different objectives, but they agree on the need for clarity in how the Australian War Memorial deals with frontier conflict in Australian history. read now...

Trump's electoral defeat may weaken his grip on power, but the grievances fuelling America's authoritarian right threaten to outlast his presidency. read now...

As crucial elections unfold in Israel and the United States, voters face a choice between billionaire power, ethnic nationalism and democracy’s promise to tackle injustice. read now...

Plenty of Australians pay for private health cover without being able to say what it buys them that Medicare wouldn't. Plenty of others skip it on principle, then meet a tax bill they never saw coming. read now...

6G may deliver another technological revolution, but it may not deliver much hoped-for revenue revolution. read now...

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese coins the term 'mediacide': the systematic destruction of the media's public function. read now...

Trump and his oligarchs mirror the political and economic alliance of the wealthy with the king in pre-American Revolution days. read now...

As Trump undermines America’s global standing, China gains influence, but Xi Jinping’s ambitions for Taiwan threaten to derail its rise. read now...

Australia’s worsening housing crisis exposes an economic system that puts profit before people, leaving governments unable or unwilling to deliver meaningful solutions. read now...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers could turn Labor’s political fortunes around with spending cuts that deliver budget surpluses, lower inflation and interest rate relief ahead of the 2028 Election. read now...

New Fair Work ruling finds over-55s can ask to work from home if they can establish a connection between circumstance and proposed arrangement. read now...

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It's not too presumptuous for the community to expect legitimate tax loopholes to be eliminated so that big businesses pay their fair share like the rest of us, writes managing editor Michelle Pini. read now...

Money or the Environment? Renewed fears for the Great Barrier Reef off North Queensland. read now...

Australia’s major political parties are failing to address growing permanent visa backlogs, risking legal challenges, longer processing times and mounting pressure from employers and families. read now...

Australia should measure security by the crises it prevents, not the wars for which it prepares. read now...

Senator David Shoebridge’s landmark speech in Canberra last week has raised serious concerns. read now...

Australian actress Emilie de Ravin first gained recognition in the science fiction TV series 'Roswell' before landing further roles, including on the popular drama series 'Lost'. read now...

An expanded GST – proposed by the Grattan Institute – won’t benefit Australians; in fact, it could make them worse off. read now...

School uniforms can place considerable pressure on Victorian family budgets, particularly when parents need to replace outgrown clothing or purchase additional items throughout the school year. read now...

Australia’s failure to adopt proven whistleblower protections is costing taxpayers billions in lost fraud recoveries and leaving those who expose corruption without adequate support. read now...

As Donald Trump reshapes the global political order, Anthony Albanese risks being left behind by clinging to outdated notions of political civility. read now...

Labor’s reluctance to embrace the Greens and abandon fossil fuels threatens its political future as Australia’s two-party system continues to fracture. read now...

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Australia’s craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against the Prime Minister. read now...

A year after the El Fasher atrocities, Sudan’s suffering continues to expose the Australian media’s selective outrage and global indifference. read now...

The Hormuz crisis shows why Australia cannot fight this century’s war with last century’s weapons. read now...

AI represents an important next stage in the evolution of smart cities. read now...

Parliament's culture of bullying, hostility and political theatre is driving young Australians away from democracy and discouraging the next generation of political leaders. read now...

Tony Abbott has a blog, buckle up because this blog has no character limit, no post limit, and no limit on the unreasonableness of his arguments. read now...

As we watch the horrifying news of Federal MP for Indi Helen Haines unfold, there is both the temptation to blame it on one “bad apple” and to conclude that the entire orchard is tainted. read now...

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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor expose how fascism, religious extremism and billionaire tech elites are pushing humanity towards catastrophe in their chilling new book, 'End Times Fascism'. read now...

The horrific attack on Helen Haines has exposed a political culture of division, hostility and disinformation fostered by those in positions of power. read now...

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Most drivers know the obvious road risks: speed, alcohol and mobile phones. Fatigue is harder to see. A tired driver does not look different from the outside, and often does not feel as impaired as they really are. read now...

Yes, you may be able to claim compensation if you are injured in a rental property because someone responsible for its safety failed to take reasonable care. read now...

Australia’s migration numbers are falling, but the major parties’ competing targets reveal a widening gap between political promises and policy reality. read now...

Geelong's growth suburbs are adding driveways and slabs fast. Here is what that runoff means for local rivers and what Victorian homeowners can check first. read now...

As habitat destruction, disease and climate change threaten koalas with extinction, successive Australian governments continue to fail the iconic species. read now...

A capitalist economic crisis has erupted on the streets of France, with citizens protesting austerity measures being met with tear gas and stun grenades. read now...

Boomers systematically dismantled every collective mechanism of solidarity; they left behind no institutional scaffolding, outsourcing the Phalarisian aged care system into which they are now being shoved. read now...

When we get better journalists, we get better politicians, and then we’ll get better solutions to society’s critical problems. read now...

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International students contribute billions to Australia's economy, yet rising visa fees and harsh migration policies threaten to drive away valuable talent. read now...

Mark Edele’s Russia’s War Against Ukraine explores the historical roots of Putin’s imperial ambitions and why Russia’s neighbours have good reason to fear what comes next. read now...

Pauline Hanson can dish out the outrage by the bucketload, but apparently can't stomach a spoonful of her own medicine. read now...

A first brush with the law often feels like a one-off mistake, something to be dealt with, learned from and left behind. read now...

A temporary work assignment can be one of the best ways to experience a new Australian city without committing to a permanent move. read now...

AI hype conceals corporate failures, deflects accountability and fuels fears of job losses to undermine workers’ bargaining power. read now...

Depending on who you ask, both the best and the worst part of working in the healthcare sector is interacting with patients. read now...

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Decades of progress in reducing poverty across Asia-Pacific offer hope for a more equitable future, but sustained action is needed to ensure no one is left behind. read now...

Former RBA Governor Bernie Fraser’s criticism of interest rate policy offers Treasurer Jim Chalmers a compelling case for tackling inflation without sacrificing jobs and wages. read now...

An early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis raises plenty of questions about medication, safety and daily routines. read now...

Far-Right lobbyists are raising public money through private companies with no published accounts and no accountability.  read now...

A new Greta Gerwig adaptation of The Magician's Nephew has some fans roaring in protest over Meryl Streep's casting as the lion Aslan. read now...

Australia’s costly detour through copper-based NBN connections showed what happens when national infrastructure is retrofitted to suit political promises. read now...

The AI investment frenzy threatens economic catastrophe, fuelled by billionaire greed, political corruption and dangerous apocalyptic beliefs. read now...

One Nation may not have policies, but it knows how to ride the waves of public anger and grievance politics. read now...

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The explosive documentary NAZA exposes Israel's AI-assisted targeting in Gaza and the systematic killing of civilians. read now...

With unemployment rising, house prices falling and consumer confidence plunging, the RBA's aggressive interest rate policies risk pushing Australia's economy into recession. read now...

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One Nation’s proposed immigration cuts could cost taxpayers billions, devastate universities and fail to deliver the Party’s ambitious migration targets. read now...

Democracy must extend beyond the ballot box, with meaningful public participation, greater accountability and genuine power in the hands of citizens. read now...

Institutions promoting democracy abroad must face the same scrutiny they demand of others, particularly when political funding and strategic interests collide. read now...

While the Albanese Government guides the economy ever higher in global rankings, the malignant newsrooms escalate their destructive falsehoods. read now...

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In regional Australia, many jobs are done from the driver’s seat of a ute or van. A water technician may spend the day driving between pump stations and a community nurse may visit properties an hour apart. read now...

The Trump Administration has confirmed it has deployed operational weapons in space, accelerating the arms race with Russia and China. read now...