“Your Excellency, we find the Australian constitution a puzzling document and would appreciate your clarification,” said Kazakhstan’s president Nursultan Nazarbayev. “I would be most obliged if you would set out for me what powers it confers on you.” Nazarbayev’s guest was the Australian governor-general Bill Hayden. It was April 1994,
As Artificial Intelligence slowly takes over the world – and more than its fair share of our energy consumption – there’s growing pressure on AI companies to ‘go green’ and power their massive data centres with renewable energy. But do the numbers – and not just the ones associated with
Tony Abbott’s recent immigration rhetoric sits uneasily alongside the policies and outcomes of his own prime ministership. read now...
The political uproar around antisemitism in Australia this coming year will hinge on what happens in Gaza and the West Bank, as it did in 2025. read now...
Despite fallout from the expenses scandal and Bondi, Labor still holds a 54–46 lead in Resolve, but Anthony Albanese’s ratings have slumped. Newspoll analysis has One Nation’s surge concentrated with voters of lower educational attainment. A special national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted after the Bondi attacks on December
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:
The Special Terrorism Policing Powers Triggered by the Bondi Beach Massacre Explained
New legislation confers sweeping powers upon police to suppress fundamental civil liberties.
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The Offence of Threatening or Committing a Terrorist Act in ...
Elections this year could continue the drift away from democracy, or reverse it. read now...
Łukasz Rawa/UnsplashIf you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” The name is a nod to Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes that also suppresses appetite. Videos of the
Jan Kohl/UnsplashEveryone always loves a holiday – at least, that’s how we portray them. Holidays present a chance to unwind, relax and decompress from life’s day-to-day struggles. But they don’t always go to plan, and they’re not always as amazing, relaxing or enriching as we like to think. Yet admitting
Designecologist/ Pexels As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break. The right swipe has undoubtedly led to many success stories
Getty ImagesGroaning your way back into the new work year? It’s an occupational hazard after the holiday break, of course, but these days there is the consolation (for some) of hybrid working. For jobs that allow it, hybrid work is the new normal, allowing employees to work both remotely, usually
Eduardo Filgueiras/UnsplashThis year, Australian drowning deaths reached their worst level in three decades. Tragically, 357 drownings were reported between July 1 2024 and June 30 2025, with many more non-fatal incidents. Australian drowning fatalities have surged because of “crisis-level” declines in swimming skills, especially among regional, remote ...
“Your Excellency, we find the Australian constitution a puzzling document and would appreciate your clarification,” said Kazakhstan’s president Nursultan Nazarbayev. “I would be most obliged if you would set out for me what powers it confers on you.” Nazarbayev’s guest was the Australian governor-general Bill Hayden. It was April 1994,
As Artificial Intelligence slowly takes over the world – and more than its fair share of our energy consumption – there’s growing pressure on AI companies to ‘go green’ and power their massive data centres with renewable energy. But do the numbers – and not just the ones associated with
Tony Abbott’s recent immigration rhetoric sits uneasily alongside the policies and outcomes of his own prime ministership. read now...
The political uproar around antisemitism in Australia this coming year will hinge on what happens in Gaza and the West Bank, as it did in 2025. read now...
Despite fallout from the expenses scandal and Bondi, Labor still holds a 54–46 lead in Resolve, but Anthony Albanese’s ratings have slumped. Newspoll analysis has One Nation’s surge concentrated with voters of lower educational attainment. A special national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted after the Bondi attacks on December
In case you’ve missed any of them, here’s a rundown of the past week’s articles:
The Special Terrorism Policing Powers Triggered by the Bondi Beach Massacre Explained
New legislation confers sweeping powers upon police to suppress fundamental civil liberties.
Click here to read the article
The Offence of Threatening or Committing a Terrorist Act in ...
Elections this year could continue the drift away from democracy, or reverse it. read now...
Łukasz Rawa/UnsplashIf you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you may have seen people blending oats with water or juice and calling it “oatzempic.” The name is a nod to Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily for type 2 diabetes that also suppresses appetite. Videos of the
Jan Kohl/UnsplashEveryone always loves a holiday – at least, that’s how we portray them. Holidays present a chance to unwind, relax and decompress from life’s day-to-day struggles. But they don’t always go to plan, and they’re not always as amazing, relaxing or enriching as we like to think. Yet admitting
Designecologist/ Pexels As the New Year rolls around, dating apps often see a surge in new sign-ups. Some are dipping their toes in for the first time, while others are rejoining with renewed hope of finding love after a break. The right swipe has undoubtedly led to many success stories
Getty ImagesGroaning your way back into the new work year? It’s an occupational hazard after the holiday break, of course, but these days there is the consolation (for some) of hybrid working. For jobs that allow it, hybrid work is the new normal, allowing employees to work both remotely, usually
Eduardo Filgueiras/UnsplashThis year, Australian drowning deaths reached their worst level in three decades. Tragically, 357 drownings were reported between July 1 2024 and June 30 2025, with many more non-fatal incidents. Australian drowning fatalities have surged because of “crisis-level” declines in swimming skills, especially among regional, remote ...