Fabio Teixeira/Getty ImagesAt a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value. It hinted at the growing ambitions of BRICS+ – a group of emerging economies anchored by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to develop alternatives to the
When we’re acutely ill or injured, we want to be able to quickly access care in Australia’s hospital emergency departments (EDs). But more of us are seeking care in EDs. This went from 7.4 million in 2014–15 to 9.1 million in 2024–25. And the system is struggling to cope. EDs
Yevhenii Ometsynskyi/UnsplashFor the class of 2025, exams are done and results are coming in. Attention is turning to plans for next year. With the benefit of a bit more free time and brain space, some students might be wondering if they have made the right decisions about courses. Perhaps
Vincent Gerbouin/PexelsMore of us than ever are trying to make environmentally responsible travel choices. Sustainable travel is now less niche and more mainstream, with 93% of travellers in one survey saying they would consider sustainable choices. Accordingly, an increasing number of hotels have become certified. This means they have
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the government is under pressure to do more to address antisemitism in Australia. Many have raised a report by antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal as holding the answers we need. Released back in July, the government is yet to formally respond. But what
In a stark reminder of the strong Jewish backlash against the prime minister, Anthony Albanese was not invited to attend the Wednesday funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, among the first of the Bondi massacre victims to be farewelled. Those present at the emotional gathering held at the Chabad of Bondi
The mid-year budget update would normally be big news. But this week it’s been entirely overshadowed by the devastating Bondi terror attack. To discuss the government’s response to that deadly attack, as well as the outlook for Australia’s economy in 2026 and beyond, for our last podcast of the
yingchao li/UnsplashWhat’s the cheapest way to power Australia? Every year, CSIRO researchers and modellers seek to answer this very large question in their GenCost report. On one level, the answer in the draft 2025–26 report is unsurprising: solar and wind are the cheapest form of generation. However, this report
Clint Hansen, CC BY-NDIndigenous people have coexisted with Australia’s vast and ancient groundwater systems for thousands of generations. Their knowledge extends back through deep time, before our current climate and waterways. It offers insights that Western science is only beginning to quantify. When rain falls, some can seep into the
Claims that democracy is in crisis are certainly not new, but recent history has given the claim a new urgency. Over the past decade or so, there has been no shortage of people expressing concern that democratic institutions are under strain. Recent studies have indeed shown declining levels of
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming after pleading guilty to eight charges in the Wellington District Court, November 6. Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via Getty ImagesThe sentencing of former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming represents not just the downfall of a senior officer, but a cloud over the system that
The federal government’s mid-year budget update shows a modest improvement in the deficit forecast in 2025–26, but much of this comes from a larger-than-forecast tax take. The update, known as the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), estimates a deficit for 2025–26 at A$37 billion, or 1.3% of gross domestic
Fabio Teixeira/Getty ImagesAt a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value. It hinted at the growing ambitions of BRICS+ – a group of emerging economies anchored by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to develop alternatives to the
When we’re acutely ill or injured, we want to be able to quickly access care in Australia’s hospital emergency departments (EDs). But more of us are seeking care in EDs. This went from 7.4 million in 2014–15 to 9.1 million in 2024–25. And the system is struggling to cope. EDs
Yevhenii Ometsynskyi/UnsplashFor the class of 2025, exams are done and results are coming in. Attention is turning to plans for next year. With the benefit of a bit more free time and brain space, some students might be wondering if they have made the right decisions about courses. Perhaps
Vincent Gerbouin/PexelsMore of us than ever are trying to make environmentally responsible travel choices. Sustainable travel is now less niche and more mainstream, with 93% of travellers in one survey saying they would consider sustainable choices. Accordingly, an increasing number of hotels have become certified. This means they have
In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the government is under pressure to do more to address antisemitism in Australia. Many have raised a report by antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal as holding the answers we need. Released back in July, the government is yet to formally respond. But what
In a stark reminder of the strong Jewish backlash against the prime minister, Anthony Albanese was not invited to attend the Wednesday funeral of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, among the first of the Bondi massacre victims to be farewelled. Those present at the emotional gathering held at the Chabad of Bondi
The mid-year budget update would normally be big news. But this week it’s been entirely overshadowed by the devastating Bondi terror attack. To discuss the government’s response to that deadly attack, as well as the outlook for Australia’s economy in 2026 and beyond, for our last podcast of the
yingchao li/UnsplashWhat’s the cheapest way to power Australia? Every year, CSIRO researchers and modellers seek to answer this very large question in their GenCost report. On one level, the answer in the draft 2025–26 report is unsurprising: solar and wind are the cheapest form of generation. However, this report
Clint Hansen, CC BY-NDIndigenous people have coexisted with Australia’s vast and ancient groundwater systems for thousands of generations. Their knowledge extends back through deep time, before our current climate and waterways. It offers insights that Western science is only beginning to quantify. When rain falls, some can seep into the
Claims that democracy is in crisis are certainly not new, but recent history has given the claim a new urgency. Over the past decade or so, there has been no shortage of people expressing concern that democratic institutions are under strain. Recent studies have indeed shown declining levels of
Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming after pleading guilty to eight charges in the Wellington District Court, November 6. Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via Getty ImagesThe sentencing of former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming represents not just the downfall of a senior officer, but a cloud over the system that
The federal government’s mid-year budget update shows a modest improvement in the deficit forecast in 2025–26, but much of this comes from a larger-than-forecast tax take. The update, known as the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), estimates a deficit for 2025–26 at A$37 billion, or 1.3% of gross domestic
