Australia has been a sanctuary from the populist right’s onslaught. Is it now living on borrowed time?
Australia has been averse to ideological extremes but, after two decades of growing inequality and public policy stasis, the country’s robust democratic formula is facing challenges Since Australia’s emphatic repudiation…
My son is moving out. I’m happy for him but I’m bereft. How can I stop feeling so terrible? | Leading questions
It’s OK to feel the loss, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. The fact that you do shows the devotion and care you’re capable of My son is moving out. I’m…
Neon signs, tiny aisles and the ambience of a panic attack. Britain, are you ready for the Chemist Warehouse experience? | Brigid Delaney
The Australian pharmacy chain is coming to the United Kingdom. With its hectic and chaotic aesthetic, there’s no mistaking it for a Boots We’ve all been there. You feel a…
Michelle Milthorpe on fighting One Nation in Farrer – podcast
This Saturday’s byelection in Sussan Ley’s former seat of Farrer is expected to be a tight two-horse race between a community independent and a One Nation candidate – with none…
Snowy 2.0. A snow-job costing taxpayers twenty times its budget
The newly revealed $40B blowout on Snowy 2.0 is shocking, but not surprising. Former senator Rex Patrick on management and oversight failures. Originally announced in 2017, Snowy 2.0 is a…
Price impact uncertain from gas reservation scheme
An east coast gas reserve will help prevent shortfalls, a federal minister says, but uncertainty remains on how much the scheme will bring down prices for households. Under the reservation…
‘A tough ask’: coalition braces for by-election defeat
Coalition parties have conceded holding onto the seat of Farrer will be a tall order ahead of the crucial by-election. Voters will head to the polls on Saturday to replace…
‘Decline’: housing downturn looms as rate hikes bite
Australia is on the cusp of a housing market downturn as interest rates and affordability woes sap buyer demand, new data suggests. Sydney and Melbourne are already in the early…
‘Inflationary’ WA handouts could inflame GST debate
“Unnecessarily inflationary” handouts in the cashed-up West Australian budget are likely to displease the Reserve Bank, according to a top economist. And such was the largesse on offer in Thursday’s…
Weapon-maker investments stoke warnings for Future Fund
Australia has been warned it could be in breach of international law after it was revealed the Future Fund has invested millions in weapons companies involved in Israel’s bombardment of…