The government has dug out last-minute savings of more than A$7 billion, to ensure its election commitments are more than offset in every year of the forward estimates. Its costings, released Monday, include savings of $6.4 billion from further reducing spending on consultants, contractors and labour hire, as well
The federal budget will be stronger than suggested in last month’s budget, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers who released Labor’s costings on Monday. Many of the policies included in the costings were already detailed in either the 2025 Budget or the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook, so are shown as having a
WPixz/ShutterstockAn antidepressant containing a form of the drug ketamine has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), making it much cheaper for the estimated 30,000 Australians with treatment-resistant depression. This is when a patient has tried multiple forms of treatment for major depression – usually at least two antidepressant
In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics
Despite his reputation as a progressive pope and a hero of the oppressed, Pope Francis' involvement in Argentina's Dirty War haunted him. read now...
For the second election in a row, Seven staff have leaked the broadcaster's debate questions ahead of time. The post Seven’s federal election debate questions leak… again appeared first on
RHJPhtotos/ShutterstockThe world needs huge quantities of critical minerals to make batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, mobile phones, computers and advanced weaponry. Many of these minerals lie under Australian soil. Australia is able to produce 9 out of 10 mineral elements required to produce lithium-ion batteries, such as lithium, nickel
For years the World Economic Forum's 'Global Competitiveness Index' was used to push neoliberal policies around the world. Turns out it may have been manipulated. The post Sycophantic Davos —
The Western Australian government has announced the first of at least six directors-general to be appointed before MoGs start on July 1. Lanie Chopping will finish up at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, and Sport to take charge of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation, and Safety. Prior
UnsplashAs was widely predicted, the cost of living has dominated the federal election campaign. Soaring rents, grocery bills and energy prices have squeezed household budgets. But these pressures aren’t new. In 2022, voter frustration over living costs helped Labor oust the Coalition. With economic pressures persisting, will history repeat?
In the lead-up to the 2025 Australian federal election, political advertising is seemingly everywhere. We’ve been mapping the often invisible world of digital political advertising across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. We’ve done this thanks to a panel of ordinary Australians who agreed to download an ad tracking app developed through
State Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has revealed the Victorian mayors selected to personally convey advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues affecting councils. The 2025 panel comprises Louise Crawford (Port Phillip City Council), Simone Zmood (Glen Eira City Council), Paul Klisaris (Monash City Council), Jack ...
The government has dug out last-minute savings of more than A$7 billion, to ensure its election commitments are more than offset in every year of the forward estimates. Its costings, released Monday, include savings of $6.4 billion from further reducing spending on consultants, contractors and labour hire, as well
The federal budget will be stronger than suggested in last month’s budget, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers who released Labor’s costings on Monday. Many of the policies included in the costings were already detailed in either the 2025 Budget or the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook, so are shown as having a
WPixz/ShutterstockAn antidepressant containing a form of the drug ketamine has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), making it much cheaper for the estimated 30,000 Australians with treatment-resistant depression. This is when a patient has tried multiple forms of treatment for major depression – usually at least two antidepressant
In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics
Despite his reputation as a progressive pope and a hero of the oppressed, Pope Francis' involvement in Argentina's Dirty War haunted him. read now...
For the second election in a row, Seven staff have leaked the broadcaster's debate questions ahead of time. The post Seven’s federal election debate questions leak… again appeared first on
RHJPhtotos/ShutterstockThe world needs huge quantities of critical minerals to make batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines, mobile phones, computers and advanced weaponry. Many of these minerals lie under Australian soil. Australia is able to produce 9 out of 10 mineral elements required to produce lithium-ion batteries, such as lithium, nickel
For years the World Economic Forum's 'Global Competitiveness Index' was used to push neoliberal policies around the world. Turns out it may have been manipulated. The post Sycophantic Davos —
The Western Australian government has announced the first of at least six directors-general to be appointed before MoGs start on July 1. Lanie Chopping will finish up at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, and Sport to take charge of the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation, and Safety. Prior
UnsplashAs was widely predicted, the cost of living has dominated the federal election campaign. Soaring rents, grocery bills and energy prices have squeezed household budgets. But these pressures aren’t new. In 2022, voter frustration over living costs helped Labor oust the Coalition. With economic pressures persisting, will history repeat?
In the lead-up to the 2025 Australian federal election, political advertising is seemingly everywhere. We’ve been mapping the often invisible world of digital political advertising across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. We’ve done this thanks to a panel of ordinary Australians who agreed to download an ad tracking app developed through
State Minister for Local Government Nick Staikos has revealed the Victorian mayors selected to personally convey advice on legislative, regulatory, strategic and policy issues affecting councils. The 2025 panel comprises Louise Crawford (Port Phillip City Council), Simone Zmood (Glen Eira City Council), Paul Klisaris (Monash City Council), Jack ...