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The Treasurer on Trump, taxes and a global trade war
In budget week, the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, sat down with Nour Haydar and political reporter Josh Butler. They discuss tax cuts, the upcoming election and why Australia needs its relationship with t…
Published on 9 months ago
Could Trump force us to pay more for our medicines?
Big pharma is eyeing Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, as they lobby Donald Trump to demand higher prices for their medicines. Anthony Albanese has promised to bring down the price of PBS-l…
Published on 9 months ago
Budget 2025: Coalition and Labor clash on tax cuts
There were few surprises in tonight’s budget, but with an election around the corner the treasurer will be hoping one message gets through to voters - tax cuts. Editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and poli…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
The political firestorm over Tasmania’s salmon farming
Fresh questions have been raised about the environmental impact of salmon farming in Tasmania with conservation groups funding attack ads aimed at Labor. Guardian Australia’s climate and environment …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
The language of whale song
Researchers have discovered that humpback whale song is strikingly similar to human language. Dr Jenny Allen, an expert in whale song structure at Griffith University, speaks to Reged Ahmad about the…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Back to Back Barries: Can Dutton regain discipline and confidence?
This week we are still in election limbo, so how can leaders maintain their focus during a long pseudo-campaign? Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine Dutton’s surprise dual citizenship referendum id…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Newsroom edition: what a divided Australia means for the election
The unofficial election campaign is about to intensify, with a pre-election budget just days away. With political messaging coming thick and fast, both parties will be trying to sell their vision to …
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
The fake terrorism plot and the real threats to free speech
Earlier this month, police revealed their belief that a caravan found with explosives on the outskirts of Sydney was a criminal con job. Previously regarded as antisemitic, the Australian federal pol…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire
Emma Graham-Harrison reports on the strikes carried out by Israeli military forces on dozens of targets across Gaza early on Tuesday, leaving more than 400 people dead
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
The danger of Australia’s obsession with big cars
The demand for oversized cars in Australia is surging, with SUVs and utes increasingly becoming the family and commuter car of choice. And while they are seen as the safer choice, experts say they ma…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago