It was one of those comments designed to instil confidence amongst anxious colleagues but instead underscored their biggest concern. “Well, I don’t think you’ve seen […]
Author: Graeme Smith
Deputy Editor
Scientists say ‘devastating’ Ningaloo Reef coral bleaching puts ancient colonies at risk
Scientists say a survey of the Western Australian coast after an intense marine heatwave has revealed “heartbreaking” levels of bleaching among centuries-old coral structures. As […]
Federal funding for yellow crazy ant program near Wet Tropics hangs in balance
A program aimed at protecting some of Australia’s oldest tropical rainforest from one of the world’s worst invasive ant species is due to run out […]
Uluru waterfalls flow, roads blocked as heavy rain hits Central Australia
Heavy rain over the past fortnight has brought relief to many Central Australian residents after a scorching summer. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, flooding […]
Darwin becomes Australia’s second-most-expensive capital city to rent a house
After Amanda and Mark Elder moved to Darwin in December, they spent the next two months living in a caravan park as they tried to […]
Prime minister signals further examination of China’s controversial hold on Darwin Port
Expectations are growing of a renewed bid to end a Chinese company’s control of Darwin Port, after the prime minister revealed he would have “more […]
Albanese threatens to use ‘dispute resolution’ powers against sweeping US tariffs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has threatened to use “dispute resolution” powers in Australia’s free trade agreement with the United States, responding to President Donald Trump’s […]
Tobacco excise revenue has tanked amid a booming black market
It’s a diabolical problem for the government, whose public health policy has long relied on increasing tobacco excise duty as its primary tool to reduce […]
Swimming education in Australia: a proud history now in decline
Nearly half of Australian primary school children are unable to swim 50 metres in a swimming pool or tread water for two minutes by the […]
Chinese investment in Australia shifts from acquisitions to greenfield
The nature of Chinese investment into Australia is shifting away from traditional acquisitions and towards greenfield investments, according to the latest Demystifying Chinese Investment in Australia report from […]