Today
How the Greens went from tree huggers to angry culture warriors
With polls showing Labor could be on track to lose its lower house majority at next year’s federal election, the Greens have a chance at gaining real influence.
Yesterday
Cyber protection boosted in critical healthcare sector
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil is rolling out a new intelligence centre as part of efforts to upgrade cyber safeguards for healthcare and hospitals.
What triggered the PM to say he opposes ‘cancel culture’ in the arts
The prime minister has used the opening of a major exhibition in Canberra to defend the problematic legacy of French post-impressionist Paul Gauguin.
This Month
Salesforce slammed for lavish gifts, meals with NDIA
The business software giant spent thousands on golf games, high-end meals and gifts for public servants while managing a $135 million contract.
‘Deeply offensive’: ATO boss slams robo-debt comparison
New Tax Commissioner Rob Heferen was forceful in his first appearance before Parliament, rejecting criticism of a Tax Office program to chase small debts.
Labor senator Fatima Payman crosses the floor over Palestine
The first-term Labor senator has avoided expulsion from the ALP after voting with the Greens to recognise Palestinian statehood.
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Why we should pay Sam Mostyn $700k
Sam Mostyn will earn $200,000 more than her predecessor, but there has been no change to the practice of how the governor-general’s pay packet is set.
Social media ‘ripping at’ social fabric: O’Neil
The Home Affairs Minister will issue bruising criticism of social media platforms and the use of opaque algorithms to “germinate and grow” bigotry online.
Fruit and veg price transparency needed: Woolies
The supermarket giant says progress on an industry or government-led review into the prices paid to suppliers is overdue.
Sam Mostyn gets $200k pay rise
The pay rise brings the governor-general’s salary to more than $709,000 from July 1.
The gambler: Dutton bets it all on nuclear
The opposition leader is hoping his energy wager could return the Coalition to government. But if it all goes badly wrong, his dream of becoming prime minister could be lost.
Post-pandemic demand for Australian housing softens
Overseas interest in Australian residential real estate softened in the six months to December, according to new Treasury figures of Foreign Investment Review Board applications.
AUKUS nuclear waste no help for Dutton plan: Labor
Any high-level dump for spent nuclear material from AUKUS submarines will be too late for an opposition energy plan, Defence Minister Richard Marles says.
- Updated
Fast-track regional migration moves mooted
Labor has flagged abolishing occupation lists for immigrants looking to settle in regional areas.
UK’s nuclear plant will cost nearly three times what was estimated
Expert analysis of nuclear power in Australia and the experience of countries overseas suggests the Coalition may have to spend $60 billion on its energy plan.
Dutton pledges to release nuclear costs before 2025 election
The opposition has moved to counter Labor’s key attack against its nuclear power policy, promising full costings before voters go to the polls next year.
Why avoiding Coles and Woolies will save you 25pc
A basket of everyday groceries is $17 cheaper at Aldi, research by consumer group Choice shows, with little difference between the big two supermarket chains.
Locals might prefer nuclear to renewable poles and wires
Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan could win support from communities concerned about major infrastructure upgrades needed to get solar and wind power into the grid.
Dutton’s nuclear power plan explained in brief
How will the Coalition’s plan for large-scale and small modular reactors work, and what will it cost?
Australia’s competition at best level in 13 years: report
Small nations including Singapore, Switzerland and Denmark led the latest international rankings.
