Australia faces India in the cricket World Cup final tonight
Australia will meet India tonight in the men’s cricket World Cup Final. The action kicks off at 7.30pm AEDT.
Tom Crowley
November 19, 2023
Cuts to infrastructure projects announced amid inflation fears
The Federal Government has announced cuts to 50 major infrastructure projects and warned more may be needed amid inflation fears.
Tom Crowley
November 18, 2023
Strict conditions for people released from immigration detention
The Federal Government will impose strict conditions on people released from immigration detention after last week’s High Court ruling.
Tom Crowley
November 16, 2023
Why are big banks making such big profits?
All four of Australia’s big banks have posted substantial profits for the 2022-23 financial year. Why is that the case?
Tom Crowley
November 15, 2023
How did David Cameron get appointed as Foreign Secretary?
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron has been appointed Foreign Secretary It comes years after he left politics.
Tom Crowley
November 14, 2023
800 large companies paid no tax in 2021-22. Why?
Over 800 large companies paid no corporate tax in Australia in the 2021-22 financial year, according to new data from the ATO.
Tom Crowley
November 14, 2023
What to know about military whistleblower David McBride
David McBride will face trial this week, accused of unlawfully disclosing sensitive information — evidence that Australian soldiers had allegedly committed war crimes in Afghanistan.
Tom Crowley
November 13, 2023
An Independent MP wants to crack down on federal lobbying
Independent MP Dr. Monique Ryan has introduced a bill to Parliament today which would put limits on lobbying activities in federal politics.
Tom Crowley
November 13, 2023
The UN plan to compensate poorer countries for climate change
Countries at last year’s UN climate conference made a “historic” agreement to set up a fund to compensate poorer countries for climate-related extreme weather events.
Tom Crowley
November 11, 2023
High Court rules indefinite immigration detention unlawful
The High Court of Australia has ruled that indefinite immigration detention is unlawful in the case of a man awaiting deportation.
Tom Crowley
November 10, 2023
Drug testing of sewage shows Australians are using more ketamine and less MDMA
The latest sewage drug testing report from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission shows Australians using more ketamine and less MDMA.
Tom Crowley
November 9, 2023
How do higher interest rates affect inflation?
The 13th interest rate increase since May 2022 has re-ignited the debate about the use of higher interest rates to fight inflation.
Tom Crowley
November 8, 2023
Why is China’s economy in trouble?
China’s housing market has crashed, investors are withdrawing, and youth unemployment is so high the government has stopped publishing the number. Senior leaders met last week to agree on a way forward.
Tom Crowley
November 6, 2023
Anthony Albanese is in China in the first PM visit for seven years
Anthony Albanese is in China to meet President Xi Jinping, in the first visit by an Australian Prime Minister for seven years.
Tom Crowley
November 4, 2023
‘Crypto-king’ Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of fraud
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has been found guilty on two counts of fraud and seven counts of conspiracy.
Tom Crowley
November 3, 2023
The IMF’s wish list for Australia’s economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published its Australian policy ‘wish list’, including stronger climate policies, a tougher approach to inflation, and sweeping tax changes.
Tom Crowley
November 2, 2023
New bulk billing rules have come into effect for GPs
Changes to Medicare aimed at giving GPs more incentive to bulk bill patients came into effect on November 1.
Tom Crowley
November 1, 2023
Why the govt launched a teacher recruitment campaign
Federal, state and territory governments have launched a national recruitment campaign aimed at encouraging more people to become teachers.
Tom Crowley
October 31, 2023
Israel launches ground attack on Gaza amid humanitarian fears
Israel’s military intensified its bombing of Gaza over the weekend and launched a ground attack for the first time since declaring war.
Tom Crowley
October 30, 2023
World Bank warns global oil price could spike again
The World Bank says the global oil price could be set for another spike if the conflict in the Middle East spreads throughout the region.
Tom Crowley
October 30, 2023
Matilda Sam Kerr runner-up in Women’s Ballon D’Or
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has finished as the runner-up in the prestigious Ballon D’Or award, football’s top individual prize.
Tom Crowley
October 30, 2023
Why the media couldn’t name Bruce Lehrmann in alleged rape case
This week, the media was able to name Bruce Lehrmann as the man charged with two counts of rape in Queensland earlier this year.
Tom Crowley
October 29, 2023
AFP: Major money laundering ring uncovered
The AFP alleges a Chinese currency exchange business used dozens of its Australian retail premises as a front for illegal money laundering operations worth over $200 million.
Tom Crowley
October 26, 2023
Who is Mike Johnson, the new U.S. House Speaker?
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have finally agreed on a candidate for the crucial role of Speaker: Mike Johnson.
Tom Crowley
October 26, 2023
Could Congress chaos sink Australia’s AUKUS deal?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in the U.S. this week. Lobbying Congress to pass AUKUS laws top of his agenda.
Tom Crowley
October 26, 2023
September quarter: inflation higher than expected
Prices were 5.4% higher in September than the previous year, according to the latest official inflation figures.
Tom Crowley
October 25, 2023
Fair Work: 250k workers underpaid last financial year
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has discovered 250,000 workers were underpaid in the 2022-23 financial year.
Tom Crowley
October 25, 2023
Why Icelandic women are on strike
Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is among thousands of women and non-binary people expected to stop work today for a national women’s strike.
Tom Crowley
October 24, 2023
A taskforce wants the govt to expand paid parental leave
The Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce is urging the Government to expand paid parental leave to 52 weeks.
Tom Crowley
October 24, 2023
First Nations ‘yes’ campaign leaders break silence with statement
First Nations leaders involved in the ‘Yes’ campaign for the Voice have released a statement accusing Australians of committing a “shameful act” by voting down the referendum on October 14.
Tom Crowley
October 23, 2023
China could scrap its heavy Australian wine tariffs
The Chinese Government has agreed to review the heavy tariffs (financial penalties) it imposed on Australian wine exports in 2020.
Tom Crowley
October 23, 2023
Pay gap ‘detective’ Claudia Goldin has won the Nobel in Economics
Harvard Professor Claudia Goldin has been awarded the top prize in economics for her investigations into the gender pay gap — the difference between how much men and women are paid.
Tom Crowley
October 10, 2023
Inside the Victorian Government’s new housing plan
The Victorian Government has announced a raft of housing measures to tackle the rental crisis, include an Australian-first tax for short-term rentals.
Tom Crowley
September 20, 2023
The Federal Coalition is trying to stop drug reform in the ACT
The Federal Coalition is trying to stop the ACT Government from decriminalising the possession of drugs such as cocaine, MDMA, and ice in small quantities.
Tom Crowley
September 17, 2023
Unsolicited texts from politicians: what are the rules?
If you’ve received a text from a politician telling you how to vote in the upcoming Voice referendum, you’re not alone.
Tom Crowley
September 15, 2023
High Court: Qantas unlawfully sacked 1,700 workers during the pandemic
The court was considering an appeal from Qantas, who had already lost twice before the Federal Court and the Full Federal Court.
Tom Crowley
September 13, 2023
Kim Jong-un is in Russia to meet Vladimir Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un is in Russia, where he is expected to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
Tom Crowley
September 12, 2023
Russia claims G20 “success” after softer Ukraine language
The G20 world leaders meeting in Delhi has ended without explicit condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Tom Crowley
September 11, 2023
Philip Lowe hits back at media in final speech as RBA Governor
In his final speech, RBA Governor Philip Lowe has criticised the media for personal attacks but admitted he had “difficulties” communicating.
Tom Crowley
September 8, 2023
Senate inquiry tells sporting codes to change their concussion rules
Tougher concussion protocols could be introduced for major sporting codes after a Senate inquiry called for better regulations to limit head injuries, especially for children.
Tom Crowley
September 6, 2023
A proposed law would see jail time for wage theft
The Federal Government has introduced a bill to Parliament which would criminalise deliberate wage theft with up to 10 years jail time.
Tom Crowley
September 5, 2023
What are the barriers to building more homes?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says more supply of homes is “key” to housing affordability. So how many more houses does Australia need, and what are the barriers to building them?
Tom Crowley
August 20, 2023
Gender pay gap hits all-time low
The latest official figures show the gender pay gap in full-time earnings has fallen to an all-time low. Why has the gap closed?
Tom Crowley
August 18, 2023
Why are petrol prices rising to well over $2.10 per litre?
Petrol prices are rising again across Australia, and have been well above $2.10 litre in recent days in Sydney and Melbourne. Why?
Tom Crowley
August 17, 2023
Domestic violence target aims for fewer women killed by partners
Australian governments have agreed to a new domestic violence target of a 25% annual reduction in the number of women killed by partners.
Tom Crowley
August 17, 2023
National Cabinet agrees a new housing target, but no rent limits
National Cabinet leaders have agreed to build 200,000 extra homes by mid-2029, but have stopped short of limits on rent increases.
Tom Crowley
August 16, 2023
Donald Trump has been indicted (again)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been indicted again, this time in the state of Georgia. Could his fourth indictment lead to jail time?
Tom Crowley
August 16, 2023
Montana young people win court case over climate harm
A group of young people have won a court case against the U.S. state of Montana, arguing climate inaction violates their rights.
Tom Crowley
August 15, 2023
Pauline Hanson sacks Mark Latham as NSW One Nation leader
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sacked Mark Latham as leader of the party’s NSW branch, prompting an angry response.
Tom Crowley
August 14, 2023
The Garma Festival has begun in northeast Arnhem Land
The Garma Festival 2023 is a four-day festival of music, art, film, education, and political discussion.
Tom Crowley
August 5, 2023
