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 […]
Author: Graeme Smith
Deputy Editor
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 […]
2025 Australian federal election: experts explain the key issues
Experts from various disciplines at the University of Sydney highlight the most critical issues for voters in deciding who the next Prime Minister of Australia […]
Lions set to face Japan-based All Blacks in Anzac clash but Folau’s hopes over
The British & Irish Lions are set to face a number of former All Blacks with Rugby Australia’s chief executive, Phil Waugh, confident players based […]
Medicine price comparison between Australia and the United States
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme helps keeps the prices Australians pay for medicine low. In the USA, the pharmaceutical industry is calling on the Trump administration […]
Aussie products to be smashed by tariffs
US President Donald Trump has slapped new tariffs on Australia “effective immediately” in a move that is set to send the price of his beloved […]
PM expected to call Australian election on Friday morning with poll likely to be held in early May
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is expected to call the federal election on Friday for a polling day in early May, according to Labor sources. Speculation […]
Massive school of salmon spotted off Cheynes Beach in southern Western Australia
Like clockwork, massive schools of thousands of salmon arrive on Australia’s southern coastline each autumn. This school, filmed near Cheynes Beach on Western Australia’s south […]