News

Australia’s new frigate deal with Japan plugs a few critical holes, but doesn’t come without risks
Japan relationship has evolved rapidly in the past decade – and this could be threatened if something doesn’t go right with ...
Football and faith could return to the Supreme Court – this time, over loudspeakers
School lawyers are petitioning the Supreme Court to hear Cambridge Christian School v. Florida High School Athletic ...
Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle
A philosopher argues that true leisure is when we can reflect on our real priorities, cultivate friendships and decide what ...
Soaring food prices prove the Gaza famine is real – and will affect generations to come
History shows how devastating famines are and the lasting impact they have. Gaza is no different and a moral stain on those ...
Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will help
If state and federal governments replaced inefficient taxes with better designed ones, households would be at least $900 ...
Chinese national accused under foreign interference law of spying on Buddhists
A Chinese woman has appeared in the ACT magistrates court on Monday accused of foreign interference, by allegedly covertly ...
After years of backsliding, the ADF is growing again. What’s behind the recruitment uptick?
After years of warnings of a recruitment crisis in defence, new data show its suddenly risen by 17%. There’s a combination of reasons why.
These students cut air pollution near their schools – by taking aim at their parents’ idling cars
When parents leave their cars idling outside schools, pollution levels spike. The solution could be as simple as teaching ...
Australia’s student caps will ease up in 2026, but times will still be tough for international education
After two years of trying to reduce international student numbers, the Albanese government will soften its approach in 2026.
Opinion
EPA removal of vehicle emissions limits won’t stop the shift to electric vehicles, but will make it harder, slower and more expensive
The American public agrees that vehicle emissions are harmful and should be regulated, and has indicated strong preferences for cars that pollute less.
Financial stress is on the rise in Australia. Here’s what to do if money worries are affecting your mental health
Data from the Mental Health Commission shows the proportion of people finding it ‘difficult’ or ‘very difficult’ to cope on ...