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May 26, 2026

Why won't Anika Wells talk to us about gambling?

Why won't Anika Wells talk to us about gambling?

The minister responsible for letting all those betting ads go to air isn't keen to promote her new policies.

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May 25, 2026

Newsletter: I'm getting ignored

Newsletter: I'm getting ignored

Plus: How do you negotiate a rent rise?

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May 20, 2026

Newsletter: A job to shut me up

Newsletter: A job to shut me up

Plus: Why your landlord says they can't afford to fix anything

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May 19, 2026

Do we need to take control of our social media feeds?

Do we need to take control of our social media feeds?

Australia has a proven misinformation problem and social media algorithms are making it worse.

housing
May 19, 2026

Why your landlord says they can't afford to fix anything

Why your landlord says they can't afford to fix anything

Half of rental properties in Australia have an outstanding maintenance issue. A change to negative gearing rules might actually fix that.

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May 18, 2026

Newsletter: Taking control

Newsletter: Taking control

Should you be able to opt-out of the algorithm?

New South Wales News
May 15, 2026

The coal mine case that could change how Australia approves fossil fuel projects

The coal mine case that could change how Australia approves fossil fuel projects

A group from the Hunter Valley is in a High Court showdown.

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May 15, 2026

$47 billion to make diesel cheaper for miners, farmers, builders

$47 billion to make diesel cheaper for miners, farmers, builders

Tuesday’s budget has disappointed those who want to lessen our reliance on fossil fuels.

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May 14, 2026

Did the Government try to bury its response to gambling reform?

Did the Government try to bury its response to gambling reform?

The document was released just hours before Tuesday night’s budget.

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May 13, 2026

Newsletter: Buried

Newsletter: Buried

Plus: What did the budget have for our energy future?

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May 5, 2026

What are the changes to Australian EV discounts?

What are the changes to Australian EV discounts?

The government has announced it will reign in the hugely popular rebate scheme.

New South Wales News
May 5, 2026

The One Nation candidate who was a National, tried to run for Labor, and supported the independent

The One Nation candidate who was a National, tried to run for Labor, and supported the independent

The political persuasions of Pauline's pick for parliament.

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May 1, 2026

Newsletter: Farley & me

Newsletter: Farley & me

Plus: What made Melbourne housing more affordable and can it be replicated?

New South Wales News
Apr 30, 2026

City of Sydney investigates banning Airbnb as suburbs turn into pseudo-hotels

City of Sydney investigates banning Airbnb as suburbs turn into pseudo-hotels

What the ban would actually look like is currently under review.

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Apr 29, 2026

⚫️ Too hot to handle

⚫️ Too hot to handle

How one Northern Territory community could shape renters rights across the country

Analysis
Apr 24, 2026

Newsletter: Back in the good old days

Newsletter: Back in the good old days

Plus: The laws Queensland cracked down on that no youth committed

Analysis
Apr 24, 2026

Queensland expands youth crime laws to include crimes that haven’t been committed in a decade

Queensland expands youth crime laws to include crimes that haven’t been committed in a decade

The change was packaged in with the scrapping of a program treating drugs as a medical issue, rather than criminal, against expert advice.

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Apr 23, 2026

How 90s Australia videos are being used to manipulate you

How 90s Australia videos are being used to manipulate you

A psychologist explains how weaponised nostalgia shapes the way you think.

ACCC
Apr 21, 2026

Woolworths in court over allegedly faking discounts

Woolworths in court over allegedly faking discounts

Australia's consumer watchdog is accusing the supermarket giant of inflating prices before labelling them as discounted. Woolworths denies it.

Energy
Apr 21, 2026

Labor MP joins growing calls for 25% tax on gas exports as Senate inquiry begins

Labor MP joins growing calls for 25% tax on gas exports as Senate inquiry begins

Ed Husic says Aussies know we’re not running out of gas.

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Apr 16, 2026

Fossil fuel CEOs have been ordered to explain why Australians are missing out on $348 million a week

Fossil fuel CEOs have been ordered to explain why Australians are missing out on $348 million a week

Senator Steph Hodgins-May will Chair an Inquiry into gas taxes. She told the National Account she wants to interrogate those who profit the most.

News
Apr 16, 2026

Bad timing: One of Australia’s two petrol refineries catches fire

Bad timing: One of Australia’s two petrol refineries catches fire

The Geelong-based refinery supplies 10 percent of the nation’s fuel.

New South Wales News
Apr 15, 2026

How do you install solar on a heritage home?

How do you install solar on a heritage home?

Local councils across the country are finding ways to make energy cheaper while maintaining the aesthetic of our cities.

Analysis
Apr 14, 2026

“This is ridiculous”: Calls for urgent overhaul of Victorian emergency systems after January fires

“This is ridiculous”: Calls for urgent overhaul of Victorian emergency systems after January fires

A local council in Western Victoria warns ageing trucks, communication blackouts and emergency management gaps are leaving firefighters exposed.

Energy
Apr 9, 2026

Talking about powerlines should be boring, what's made them such a hot topic?

Talking about powerlines should be boring, what's made them such a hot topic?

This farmer has had powerlines running through his property for 40 years. Here's what he thinks.

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