In defence of the Welcome to Country
By Steve Zeppa
I don’t identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, I don’t speak for Anglo-Australians, nor represent the thoughts of our wide and
Read more1 July 2025Perspectives
Will NATO’s 5% defence commitment impact Australia?
By Jennifer Parker
After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5 percent of their countries’ gross
Read more30 June 2025
500,000 Aussies in need don’t qualify for the NDIS
By Sebastian Rosenberg
Half a million Australians are living with moderate to severe mental illness, but they don’t qualify for the National Disability Insurance
Read more26 June 2025
What about AI in the social media ban discussion?
By Tama Leaver
Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, addressed the National Press Club this week to outline how her office will be driving the Social
Read more25 June 2025
Top tips when exercising in cold weather
By Harry Banyard
Temperatures have dropped in many parts of Australia which means runners, cyclists, rowers, hikers, or anyone physically active outside need to take
Read more24 June 2025
Annual super valuations key to div 296 tax change
Looming plans to tax superannuation balances greater than $3 million, means it is more important than ever for people to know their total superannuation balance
Read more23 June 2025
Three scenarios now the United States has bombed Iran
By Ian Parmeter
After prevaricating about whether the United States would enter Israel’s war on Iran, President Donald Trump finally made a decision.
Early Sunday, US
Read more23 June 2025
If US enters war, who are Iran’s allies? Will they help?
By Ali Mamouri
As Israel continues its attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump and other global leaders are hardening their stance against the Islamic Republic.
While
Read more20 June 2025
The most remarkable thing in Stockholm
By Shane Rodgers
If you travel enough, even the extraordinary can start to feel a bit bland.
Rembrandt paintings. Yeah, not bad. Ancient sculptures. Quality work, but
Read more19 June 2025
50 years on and Jaws’ two notes still quicken heartbeats
By Alison Cole
Our experience of the world often involves hearing our environment before seeing it. Whether it’s the sound of something moving through nearby water, or
Read more19 June 2025