When was the last time you just hung out with a friend? (And I don’t mean a dinner booked two months in advance) | Brigid Delaney
Long, unstructured hangouts are increasingly rare – and some young people aren’t experiencing them A few years ago I had one unexpected, glorious day with a friend whose new corporate…
Yassmin Abdel-Magied: ‘I can be someone new here; I can choose who I want to be’
The writer, broadcaster and activist on life in London, fitting in, and the perspective she gained after leaving Australia Of course London has its problems, but mornings like this –…
Labor promised to do something serious about corruption. Now they’ve got a second chance
Paul Brereton’s appearance before a Senate inquiry illustrated why public confidence in the national anti-corruption agency is in the toilet – and what now needs to be done Get our…
Back to Back Barries: Is Labor in trouble over tax? – podcast
Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the government’s struggle to sell its ambitious tax changes as the legislation hit parliament this week. The Barries also look at the pros and…
Lil’ Kim review – formidable rap legend delivers mostly vibes, but the crowd is here for it
Carriageworks, SydneyFifteen years since her last Australian show, the seminal hip hop artist was met by a mood of giddy nostalgia that forgave her short set of truncated hits Of…
Small business switched off from electrification boom
Thousands of Australian small businesses are falling behind on electrification, weighing on national climate goals and leaving manufacturers exposed to gas market volatility. Many small and medium-sized businesses that rely…
Gambling reform. Government – proud supporters of not having a crack
While the Budget purported to take pressure off ordinary Australians, they continue to ignore the need for online gambling reform. Wally the Chartered Accountant has a crack. On the same…
Tomatoes become latest US affordability squeeze symbol
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate in the United States: a nagging reminder of rising costs. Prices…
Liberals seek identity rebuild at key federal gathering
The Liberal Party is hoping to rebuild its identity as a viable alternative government during a key national meeting of party leaders and powerbrokers. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will front…
‘Blows my mind’: KPMG’s whistleblower issues collide
A top-tier consultancy firm whose Australian boss resigned over the treatment of a whistleblower was hosting whistleblower support services for some of the nation’s biggest corporations. The revelation came to…