German media conglomerate Axel Springer recently announced an expansion into Australia, and has now agreed to purchase the UK's Telegraph newspaper. The post What is Axel Springer, the European media
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Transparency might not be a top of mind issue for most voters, but Prime Minister Albanese's assault on the FOI Act was a direct assault on citizen rights. The post
The run of recent news on the Australian economy is unambiguously good. read now...
Donald Trump has praised Anthony Albanese and Australia for 'taking care of' members of the Iranian women's soccer team who evaded their handlers, and the Greens are urging Jim Chalmers
Australia’s less-than-high-speed rail network and once-infamously incongruous track gauges have, for over a century, been a potent symbol of how the nation’s Federation seems simple on the surface but is wickedly complex underneath, all thanks to state idiosyncrasies. You can use a plain old bank-issued payment card to tap onto public
Dr Nicholas Pappas has commenced a five-year tenure as board chair for the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). A former non-executive director of the SBS board, Pappas brings experience and a diverse skillset from his work across commercial law, corporate governance, and community leadership. Pappas was recognised in 2013 for his
In a dangerous and uncertain world, what should US allies do? Draw closer to America, or pull away? When the United States under President Donald Trump is itself among the biggest drivers of danger and uncertainty, the answer seems obvious. Canada’s prime minster, Mark Carney, spelled it out
The United States was once a champion of fair trade rules. Now, it has transformed into a rampaging Viking seeking extortionate tributes. This shift means America now uses its power to pressure even its closest allies, threatening to withdraw military protection while hitting them with punishing trade tariffs. Australia
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s supreme leader, creating the possibility of regime change. It reminds us
The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesFor some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday life it may fit into the pattern of behaviour known as pathological demand avoidance, or
Manuel Arias Duran / Getty ImagesA theory about male “sexual market value” that began in online manosphere forums is now appearing in the TikTok feeds of Australian teenagers — repackaged as AI-powered “looksmaxxing” apps. The idea is closely tied to the incel (“involuntary celibate”) subculture. These are loose online
Every January, Hollywood is overtaken by a massive Oscar prediction game, with studios, critics and commentators all playing a role in shaping the debate. But choosing a winner is more complicated than acknowledging a film’s artistic merit. The Oscars are decided on by a large peer group of some 10,000
German media conglomerate Axel Springer recently announced an expansion into Australia, and has now agreed to purchase the UK's Telegraph newspaper. The post What is Axel Springer, the European media
Transparency might not be a top of mind issue for most voters, but Prime Minister Albanese's assault on the FOI Act was a direct assault on citizen rights. The post
The run of recent news on the Australian economy is unambiguously good. read now...
Donald Trump has praised Anthony Albanese and Australia for 'taking care of' members of the Iranian women's soccer team who evaded their handlers, and the Greens are urging Jim Chalmers
Australia’s less-than-high-speed rail network and once-infamously incongruous track gauges have, for over a century, been a potent symbol of how the nation’s Federation seems simple on the surface but is wickedly complex underneath, all thanks to state idiosyncrasies. You can use a plain old bank-issued payment card to tap onto public
Dr Nicholas Pappas has commenced a five-year tenure as board chair for the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). A former non-executive director of the SBS board, Pappas brings experience and a diverse skillset from his work across commercial law, corporate governance, and community leadership. Pappas was recognised in 2013 for his
In a dangerous and uncertain world, what should US allies do? Draw closer to America, or pull away? When the United States under President Donald Trump is itself among the biggest drivers of danger and uncertainty, the answer seems obvious. Canada’s prime minster, Mark Carney, spelled it out
The United States was once a champion of fair trade rules. Now, it has transformed into a rampaging Viking seeking extortionate tributes. This shift means America now uses its power to pressure even its closest allies, threatening to withdraw military protection while hitting them with punishing trade tariffs. Australia
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 reshaped the political landscape of the Middle East, replacing Iran’s Western-backed leader with an Islamic Republic. It transformed modern political extremism. Now, more than 40 years later, the Israeli–US attacks have killed the country’s supreme leader, creating the possibility of regime change. It reminds us
The Good Brigade/Getty ImagesFor some children, everyday demands such “brush your teeth” or “time to get off of your computer game”, can trigger intense anxiety and extreme resistance. When this type of response affects everyday life it may fit into the pattern of behaviour known as pathological demand avoidance, or
Manuel Arias Duran / Getty ImagesA theory about male “sexual market value” that began in online manosphere forums is now appearing in the TikTok feeds of Australian teenagers — repackaged as AI-powered “looksmaxxing” apps. The idea is closely tied to the incel (“involuntary celibate”) subculture. These are loose online
Every January, Hollywood is overtaken by a massive Oscar prediction game, with studios, critics and commentators all playing a role in shaping the debate. But choosing a winner is more complicated than acknowledging a film’s artistic merit. The Oscars are decided on by a large peer group of some 10,000