Some good news after devastating floods
By Lloyd Hick
I’m pleased to inform you of some good news after the recent devastating floods through our state’s north-west.
Many cattle producers across
Read more10 February 2026Perspectives
Can protest songs really change the world?
By Panizza Allmark and Jon Stratton
In January, over the course of three days, Bruce Springsteen wrote, recorded and released the political protest song Streets of
Read more10 February 2026
ADHD prescriptions up 10-fold in two decades
By Brenton Prosser and Yogi Vidyattama
The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more
Read more10 February 2026
Simple tips to bring meaning to your life
By Trevor Mazzucchelli
The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control
Read more10 February 2026
Coalition patched up but the troubles are not over
By Michelle Grattan
Sussan Ley and David Littleproud on Sunday announced an 11th hour patch up of the federal Coalition that the Liberal leader hopes will hold off an
Read more9 February 2026
Can One Nation convert strong poll results into seats?
By Kurt Sengul and Jordan McSwiney
One Nation is no stranger to the headlines, but it’s been a long time since the party has been talked about as a serious political
Read more6 February 2026
Warming world is significantly impacting rain patterns
By the Bureau of Meteorology
Low pressure systems are common in southern Australia, particularly in the cool half of the year. These are often called extratropical
Read more4 February 2026
Mixed views emerge on the importance of buying local
By Susan Luckman and Michelle Phillipov
We have now passed the annual Australia Day peak of calls urging us to “buy Australian” – especially lamb. The iconic
Read more4 February 2026
New research unveils the influencers of climate debate
By Christian Downie
There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and
Read more4 February 2026
Pressure builds to repair broken Coalition agreement
By Michelle Grattan
Nationals leader David Littleproud easily saw off a token move to spill the party leadership on Monday. But he is now under immense pressure to reach
Read more3 February 2026