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Albanese celebrates caucus unity, but it can come at a cost

In the current furore about the fate of the ISIS brides, one would have expected we might have heard some strong advocates from the Labor left in caucus publicly arguing for their repatriation. It’s the sort of issu...

2 of 3 new federal polls have the Coalition gaining from One Nation, but Labor clearly ahead
Inflation Is Rising Again. What Are the Consequences for Australians?

One Nation has been on the fringes of Australian politics for 30 years. Why is its popularity soaring now?

Since the 2025 federal election, poll after poll has shown surging support for right-wing populi...

Why India joining the US alliance on AI tech is an opportunity for Australia

India has formally joined[1] the United States’ flagship international alliance on artificial in...

Key news on Trump’s 2026 State of the Union
A High-Stakes Presidential Moment On 24 February 2026 at 9:12 p.m. EST, President Donald Trump …
Two new federal polls have One Nation gaining on Labor
Two new federal polls by DemosAU and Fox & Hedgehog have the combined primary vote for Labor…
These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science
People with hip and knee osteoarthritis are advised to wear “appropriate footwear[1]” to minim…
A House. It Was Simple Once. Buy a Block of Land and Build a House. What Went Wrong?
For generations, the Australian promise was straightforward: work hard, save steadily, buy land…

Climate change is drying out the ‘forgotten rivers’ that keep the Murray-Darling alive. We need a new plan

If you stand beside Seven Creeks in Victoria or Spring Creek in Queensland, they might seem small and unremarkable. But these creeks flow into the mighty Goulburn and Condamine Rivers, and punch far above their weight. Small ...

Mastercard unveils Inclusion Hub and innovative inclusivity measures co-designed with autistic Australians

Sensory Notes debuts at the Australian Open and The Mulberry Group, with a new digital Inclusion Hub launching soon One in 40 Australians are autistici, yet many everyday spaces aren't designed with their needs in mind. Sensor...

Intense heatwaves directly threaten crops and native species. Here’s what we can do
During Australia’s unprecedented heatwave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C[1] in inland South Australia. Days of sustained heat and hot nights did real damage. A flying fox colony w…
55,000 extra social housing homes are being built. But a new study shows that boom still falls short
Thanks to an unprecedented lift in public funding in the 2020s, an extra 55,000 new, good quality homes around Australia will be available to people on the lowest incomes by 2030. That’s almost tr…
Australia’s sixth love language declared: Sending cheeky pics!
New research from Moonpig Australia reveals spicy pics are becoming a modern way Aussies express love — with 69% saying it has a positive impact on their relationship. Move over chocolate and flowe…
Cotton picking begins following mixed season
Cotton picking kicked off in central Queensland last week, with the first crops producing average results in what is shaping up to be a steady season despite mixed conditions. The first to pick we…