NSW’s biggest coal mine to close in 2030. Now what about the workers?
The biggest coal mine in NSW is set to close in 2030. But what will happen to the workers, writes Liam Phelan and Kimberley Crofts.
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First Nations people shouldn’t have to wait for a referendum to get a Voice to Parliament
Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Linda Burney is adamant that the Indigenous Voice to parliament can happen now and not wait on a referendum, writes Emma Lee.
We’re about to have Australia’s most diverse parliament yet – but there’s still a long way to go
Political philosopher, author, commentator and former Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane explores the election of Australia’s most diverse parliament to date.
Tim Murray takes one for the team in Wentworth
Labor has not held the Division of Wentworth since it was formed in 1900 – so why is Labor’s Tim Murray contesting the seat? The man himself explains the rationale to John Moyle.
Sydney Park: the Inner West’s mysterious, complex and beloved backyard
Richie Black reflects on the unique identity of the multifaceted Sydney Park – and its somewhat uncertain future.
Take a masterclass in the fine art of political bullshit
Charles Firth discusses his latest show about the genius of political spin – and the Prime Minister who’s mastered it.
Australians to vote on 21 May, with Scott Morrison starting behind in the polls
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the governor-general in Canberra this morning, paving the way for a six-week federal election campaign.
New law threatens Sydney’s precious green space
The Greater Sydney Parklands Trust Bill 2021 represents a threat to Sydney’s iconic parklands by opening the door to privatisation, reports Ben Radford.
If money talks, the government has the megaphone out
Michelle Grattan analyses the federal budget cash splash, which, she writes, is firmly directed to purchasing votes.
LGBTQI community, advocates express relief over rejection of Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’
A wide range of LGBTQI community members and their allies have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to reject the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill.
Meet the woman representing Australia’s most marginal electorate
The Division of Macquarie in Western Sydney is Australia’s most marginal electorate and will therefore be a key seat at the federal election. Makayla Muscat meets the woman who’s held it since 2016, Susan Templeman MP.
Amid catastrophic floods politicians blame ‘Mother Nature’
Despite unprecedented flooding in NSW and Queensland, both major parties are abrogating the need to treat climate change as an emergency, writes Alex Bainbridge.
Housing for All committee created in response to Sydney’s housing crisis
The City of Sydney Council has announced plans to establish a Housing for All committee to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.
Sydney braces for more transport chaos, with trains to operate at reduced capacity
While train services will resume in Sydney today, industrial action will see reduced services and another day of transport chaos is expected.
North Sydney Council switches back to oppose the Western Harbour Tunnel
The North Sydney Council has decided to revert to its former position of opposing the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link toll roads. Andrew Chuter reports.