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.
What would King Charles mean for the monarchy, Australia and the republican movement?
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne. The occasion allows us to reflect on the importance of succession, writes Ben Wellings.
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.
Here’s how disinformation could disrupt the Australian election
Conspiracy theories pushed by supporters of former US President Donald Trump, among others, could pose a threat to the upcoming federal election.
How much do mainstream media matter in an election campaign? (Spoiler: more than you might think)
“The audience growth of the News Corp newspapers … shows that abandoning impartiality in news reporting might be a successful corporate business strategy.”
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.
Australian writing and publishing faces ‘grinding austerity’ as funding continues to decline
“When it comes to public funding, literature has long been the poor cousin of the arts,” writes Ben Eltham on the recently unveiled federal budget.
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.
Is News Corp following through on its climate change backflip? My analysis of its flood coverage suggests not
The Murdoch outlets said they would pursue ‘positive stories’ on climate change. An analysis of stories during the recent floods, however, shows this wasn’t necessarily the case.
“May you always taste the sweetest fruit”: uncovering the history and hidden delights of your neighbourhood
Urban renewal, such as that occurring at Sydney’s Green Square, can bring downsides as well as benefits. A new guide helps people connect more deeply with their suburbs.
Sydney shark attack triggers calls for a cull – but let’s take a deep breath and look at the evidence
Sydney’s first fatal shark attack since 1963 has led to predictable calls for a cull – but what does the science say about this approach?
I easily clocked 10,000 hours working on Neighbours. Its loss will leave a huge hole in Australian TV – and UK hearts
While it’s probably received more brickbats than bouquets, Australian soap opera Neighbours has been a television mainstay for 37 years. Now, it seems TV bosses are reaching for the ‘off’ button.
Meat and masculinity: why some men just can’t stomach plant-based food
Some men just can’t – or won’t – get on board with plant-based food. The reasons are more complicated than you might think.