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Margaret Simons As the ACCC hands down its interim report on the Murray–Darling water markets, one architect of the current system says a Reserve Bank-like body is needed to manage the rights.

Paddy Manning As fossil fuel prices collapse, there is growing speculation that Adani might throw in its Carmichael operation to buy BHP’s massive Mount Arthur thermal coalmine instead.

Kieran Pender In the face of the government’s inaction on the climate emergency, activists are turning to ‘world first’ lawsuits in an attempt to bring about change.

Rick Morton New research shows coronavirus may have lasting impacts on cognitive ability.

Mike Seccombe As the treasurer lauds supply-side economics, a once-controversial recovery theory is gaining traction.

Margaret Simons Despite the National Covid-19 Coordination Commission having produced few tangible results thus far, Scott Morrison has appointed six new directors with a view to jobs creation.

Karen Middleton With many small businesses barely clinging to life, the changes to JobKeeper may just be postponing an inevitable demise.

Rick Morton A third of Covid-19 deaths in Australia so far have occurred in aged-care homes. An investigation finds an underfunded and underprepared sector.

Amy Coopes While debate over masks has divided public and scientific opinion, experts say one thing is clear – other pandemic protocols must also be followed.