Four reasons Steven Marshall lost the election in SA
First and foremost, it was the former premier himself who sealed the Liberals' fate in South Australia.
Why an interest rate rise during the election campaign could spell the end for Morrison
An interest rate rise during the election campaign could have consequences as huge as our rampant real estate market.
SA election: What’s in it for SMEs and startups?
As South Australians head to the polls tomorrow, here's a quick look at what the two major parties have promised the business community.
Labor has reinvented Anthony Albanese in time for the election, but will it work?
Labor has engaged in a disciplined strategy to rebuild the public presentation of Anthony Albanese — and the reinvention seems to be working.
The government is facing a cost-of-living crisis. Can the upcoming budget help alleviate some pressure?
With the cost of living in Australia soaring, economists say the government has few levers left to ease the blow of a crisis largely beyond its control.
Morrison confirms more disaster relief payments for NSW flood victims
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared a national emergency, announced a further two disaster payments for people in the worst flood-affected areas of NSW and apologised that “no amount of support is going to measure up”.
How the humble chips and gravy got swept up in the Russia-Ukraine war
It's a classic French-Canadian dish — hot chips laden with lots of gravy and topped with melted cheese curds — but its name, poutine, has spurred outrage amid Russia's deadly invasion of Ukraine.
Blame game continues over flood failures as government relief starts to drip in
In Lismore, the epicentre of the tragedy in NSW, there’s a feeling of being abandoned by both the state and federal governments, which have delivered inadequate support too late.
Families and businesses are struggling in the floods, while our elected leaders pass the buck
Volunteers and community members are doing an exceptional job in supporting relief efforts, but their fatigue is setting in fast, and calls for greater ADF support seem to be going unanswered.
John Durie: Angus Taylor’s new carbon market changes mean big emitters can’t lose
When federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor spruiks changes to the carbon market as a windfall for farmers, you know carbon abatement isn’t high on the list of priorities.
We don’t need a refresh in this month’s budget. We need a revolution
The federal government must use this year's budget to set an example for how to create the right pipeline for female advancement, and fastrack gender representation in corporate Australia.
Businesses call for bolder action on climate change
More than ninety businesses and organisations and sixty prominent individuals have signed a statement addressed to politicians.