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World June 25, 2022
China, India step in to buy Russian oil refused by Europe
Kiribati’s lack of rain ‘a disaster’. Hundreds dead in Ethiopian massacre. Brazil’s brave land defenders murdered.
Immigration June 25, 2022
The last-ditch attempt to deport the Biloela family
Days before the federal election, the Morrison government sent an unexpected letter to the Nadesalingam family, threatening to bar any further bridging visas.
Health June 25, 2022
Kate, 17, was taken to hospital for surgery to improve her life. It has led to a months-long battle with the hospital and the NDIS for a dramatically increased support plan.
Politics June 25, 2022
Exclusive: Morrison’s late change to ministerial standards
In one of his last acts as prime minister, Scott Morrison amended the ministerial standards to finally deal with sexual assault and harassment.
Resources June 25, 2022
Energy crisis: The truth behind the price surge
The near collapse of the east coast energy market has its roots in decades of political appeasement directed at fossil fuel interests.
Indigenous Affairs June 25, 2022
Inside the Northern Territory’s intervention
Fifteen years after their report was cited as the basis for the Northern Territory intervention, the authors of ‘Little Children Are Sacred’ say successive governments have used them to justify an authoritarian regime.
Health June 25, 2022
Labor’s urgent work to tackle domestic violence
New Labor minister Amanda Rishworth is under pressure to fix a flawed draft plan to end gendered violence, with the existing framework to expire this week. Experts say real progress is possible but could take years and cost billions.
Politics June 25, 2022
While it is still early days, it is becoming clear that the Coalition and their media sycophants didn’t believe they would lose the election. They seem unprepared to move on. Beyond the immediate disappointment – both individually, for those who …
Environment June 18, 2022
Loggers accused of Wombat forest ‘smash-up operation’
In an area approved for national park status, bulldozers cleared swaths of forest, destroying vital ecosystems. Now VicForests is accused of exploiting traditional owners in a propaganda war against scientists.
Law & Crime June 18, 2022
The aged-care crisis in prisons
Despite ample warning that Australia’s jails are facing a rapidly ageing population, little action has been taken to mitigate the complications of dementia and illness.
World June 18, 2022
Public hearings examine a ‘dark day’ for US democracy
What Trump and Fox lied about, and the former president’s comeback plans.
IR June 18, 2022
Inside the Qantas saga: ‘It is a wonder they can get a plane off the ground’
As Qantas drops to become the worst performing airline in the country, staff and unions say years of outsourcing have turned it into a budget carrier.
