The Albanese government on Wednesday will unveil the biggest source of cuts in the May 12 budget, when it announces a sweeping overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It wants to get the $49 billion-a-year scheme, now growing at 10% annually, down to a growth rate of about
Robert Lucian Crusitu/ShutterstockAs Australian leaders scramble to secure fuel supplies on the international market, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has been quick to pitch a domestic option: begin extracting the “sea of oil” in the Taroom Trough, a geological formation near the town of Roma. The state government is strongly
Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via Getty ImagesAt their most intense, the downpours that drove widespread flash flooding across Wellington early on Monday morning would have counted as extreme even by tropical standards. But here in 2026, it is part of an increasingly familiar pattern reminding us that our communities and
Installation view, New Asian Art, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, 2025 featuring: Yang Fudong, Forest diary, 2000, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Dick Quan Displays of artworks from the permanent collections of state and national galleries are ...
Over the past several days, there have been conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s difficult to know what’s happening from one moment to the next. Iran said the waterway was open to commercial shipping again, then turned around and said it was closed. Iran then fired
manassanant pamai/Getty ImagesWinter respiratory illnesses are often thought of as a nuisance that can keep you in bed and away from work or school for a few days. But if you’re susceptible to severe infection, they can land you in hospital. Most people are familiar with influenza and COVID
Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMohammed Massoud Morsi is a master storyteller and it is no surprise that the manuscript of his new novel won the prestigious 2025 Dorothy Hewett Award. He brings stories to light that unsettle stereotypes and show unremittingly the fault lines, hypocrisies and ethical dilemmas of
As the crisis in the Middle East continues, much of the public focus has been on fuel prices and the cost of living. But there’s another oil-related product that often gets overlooked: plastic. Most everyday plastics are made from “petrochemicals” that come from oil and gas. This means when energy
A preserved specimen of _Caladenia fuscata_. CSIRO/Australian National Herbarium, CC BY-NCWith their dazzling blooms, orchids are among the most famous and collected flowering plants on Earth. But orchids are not just beautiful and rare. They can also provide clues into the broader health of global ecosystems. From
Getty ImagesFor many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote. But that everyday habit comes with real risks. Beyond the familiar hangover, alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth and throat
Has One Nation reached its polling peak? That’s the intriguing question from the latest batch of polls. On Friday I covered a DemosAU poll that was one of Labor’s worst since the 2025 election. Newspoll and Resolve give Labor clear leads, and both have the combined vote for One Nation
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday April 20 What can go in the yellow bins “Reading about what recycling you can put in the yellow bin was enlightening, but for the
The Albanese government on Wednesday will unveil the biggest source of cuts in the May 12 budget, when it announces a sweeping overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It wants to get the $49 billion-a-year scheme, now growing at 10% annually, down to a growth rate of about
Robert Lucian Crusitu/ShutterstockAs Australian leaders scramble to secure fuel supplies on the international market, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has been quick to pitch a domestic option: begin extracting the “sea of oil” in the Taroom Trough, a geological formation near the town of Roma. The state government is strongly
Mark Mitchell/New Zealand Herald via Getty ImagesAt their most intense, the downpours that drove widespread flash flooding across Wellington early on Monday morning would have counted as extreme even by tropical standards. But here in 2026, it is part of an increasingly familiar pattern reminding us that our communities and
Installation view, New Asian Art, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, 2025 featuring: Yang Fudong, Forest diary, 2000, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by Dr Dick Quan Displays of artworks from the permanent collections of state and national galleries are ...
Over the past several days, there have been conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s difficult to know what’s happening from one moment to the next. Iran said the waterway was open to commercial shipping again, then turned around and said it was closed. Iran then fired
manassanant pamai/Getty ImagesWinter respiratory illnesses are often thought of as a nuisance that can keep you in bed and away from work or school for a few days. But if you’re susceptible to severe infection, they can land you in hospital. Most people are familiar with influenza and COVID
Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty ImagesMohammed Massoud Morsi is a master storyteller and it is no surprise that the manuscript of his new novel won the prestigious 2025 Dorothy Hewett Award. He brings stories to light that unsettle stereotypes and show unremittingly the fault lines, hypocrisies and ethical dilemmas of
As the crisis in the Middle East continues, much of the public focus has been on fuel prices and the cost of living. But there’s another oil-related product that often gets overlooked: plastic. Most everyday plastics are made from “petrochemicals” that come from oil and gas. This means when energy
A preserved specimen of _Caladenia fuscata_. CSIRO/Australian National Herbarium, CC BY-NCWith their dazzling blooms, orchids are among the most famous and collected flowering plants on Earth. But orchids are not just beautiful and rare. They can also provide clues into the broader health of global ecosystems. From
Getty ImagesFor many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote. But that everyday habit comes with real risks. Beyond the familiar hangover, alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth and throat
Has One Nation reached its polling peak? That’s the intriguing question from the latest batch of polls. On Friday I covered a DemosAU poll that was one of Labor’s worst since the 2025 election. Newspoll and Resolve give Labor clear leads, and both have the combined vote for One Nation
Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at yoursay@theconversation.edu.au. Monday April 20 What can go in the yellow bins “Reading about what recycling you can put in the yellow bin was enlightening, but for the
