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Jul 8, 2026

Newsletter: Having the guts

Newsletter: Having the guts

Will the government's gambling reform work?

Analysis
Jul 3, 2026

Fed up with fronting the cost of extreme weather, Australian councils say fossil fuel companies should pay

Fed up with fronting the cost of extreme weather, Australian councils say fossil fuel companies should pay

Councillors say they are tired of ratepayers footing the bill for climate disasters, while our biggest polluters pay nothing.

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Jun 26, 2026

"Monoculture" is the new word of the week: What does it actually mean?

"Monoculture" is the new word of the week: What does it actually mean?

The word went from nowhere to national headlines in a matter of days. But most people searching it have no idea what's really being said.

Western Australia News
Jun 18, 2026

The 15 biggest mining companies get a $2.2 billion rebate from the government for using diesel each year. Should we change that?

The 15 biggest mining companies get a $2.2 billion rebate from the government for using diesel each year. Should we change that?

A $50 million cap on the fuel tax refund could free up billions, without hurting farmers or small businesses.

New South Wales News
Jun 17, 2026

Newsletter: Toad invasion?

Newsletter: Toad invasion?

Plus: How the country could save $2.2bn a year

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Jun 16, 2026

Australia’s new environment cop can’t put anyone behind bars, but it can fine them more than $800 million

Australia’s new environment cop can’t put anyone behind bars, but it can fine them more than $800 million

With just three weeks until the launch of the National Environmental Protection Agency, what can it actually do?

Analysis
Jun 15, 2026

Newsletter: New cop on the beat

Newsletter: New cop on the beat

The National Environment Protection Agency explained.

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Jun 3, 2026

Big business is creating fake community groups in Australia, and it's completely legal

Big business is creating fake community groups in Australia, and it's completely legal

These "grassroots” movements appear to be organised by everyday people, but pull back the curtain and you’ll find the fossil fuel industry.

Energy
May 28, 2026

One Nation would use taxpayer money to fund riskier gas projects

One Nation would use taxpayer money to fund riskier gas projects

Analyst warns it’s the wrong option and a “red flag”.

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May 27, 2026

Newsletter: Hot air

Newsletter: Hot air

Plus: Could we diagnose brain injuries with a breath test?

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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 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.

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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.

Analysis
May 12, 2026

Time to log off? The case to end the destruction of our native forests

Time to log off? The case to end the destruction of our native forests

The trees are razed for timber and products including boxes, woodchips and paper pulp.

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May 8, 2026

Newsletter: Don't say journo

Newsletter: Don't say journo

Plus: The folks behind Toilet Paper Australia.

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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?

housing
Apr 28, 2026

How one remote community could change renters’ rights across Australia

How one remote community could change renters’ rights across Australia

How do we define liveable? Habitable? These are words in legislation, but what exactly do they mean?

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.

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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.

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