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A fully automated news site with no journalists shows how easily AI can mimic credibility – and how exposed Australia is to manipulation. _The Daily...
As Trump escalates attacks on journalists, a new mega-media empire aligned with political power is reshaping the US media landscape. This is the point...
Carbon capture and storage continues to fail for the climate but keeps fossil fuels and profits flowing. Renewables are taking over the US power...
In a conversation with Chris Hedges, Gideon Levy says Israel’s deep-rooted militarism – reinforced by media silence – is driving an endless...
Research shows refugee settlement in regional Australia is largely positive, strengthening communities, local economies and social cohesion despite...
Israeli influence has shaped US foreign policy for decades – with profound consequences for war and peace in the Middle East. The powerful Zionist...
From Tehran, the conflict is less about missiles and more about endurance – as daily life adjusts to disruption, uncertainty and economic strain. On...
A landmark US verdict finds Instagram and YouTube’s design features addictive – opening the door to a wave of legal action against big tech....
The legal fiction behind America’s trade attack, Asia is the main victim of global energy crisis, Pakistan’s ‘indirect talks’ diplomacy, K-pop...
Falling gas demand and a surge in batteries and electrification have delayed forecast supply shortfalls – but only for now. The 2026 Gas Statement...
The term “terrorism” simplifies complex conflicts, often obscuring history, perspective and the motivations behind violence. “Terrorism” is a...
Something is happening in the United States. It’s not just the rise of a tyrannical, anti-democratic, narcissist President. It’s a people’s...
In a new three-part series, Ramesh Thakur examines dimensions of the Iran war. In part two, he analyses how the US-Israeli war may affect Iran’s...
Australian super funds are rapidly increasing investment in US tech and AI, concentrating risk and tying retirement savings to systems linked to...
As extreme weather intensifies and disinformation spreads, the government’s silence on climate change is undermining public understanding and...
A poor result for the Liberals and a surge for One Nation signal voter anger and fragmentation – but history suggests the insurgency may not last....
A major new review sets out a coherent plan to reform Australia’s innovation system. But the real challenge is not design – it’s whether the...
In a new three-part series, Ramesh Thakur examines the dimensions of the Iran war. In part one, he analyses the legal issues surrounding the sinking...
Trade ministers gathering to reform the WTO risk starting from the wrong premise. The WTO’s dispute system is impaired, but its core functions...
From foreign policy to domestic reform, Labor risks alienating key supporters and wasting a moment of political opportunity in a volatile landscape....
The Albanese government’s support for the US–Israel war on Iran rests on claims about nuclear threat, humanitarian intent and non-involvement that...
Beyond his landmark judicial legacy, Anthony Mason’s later advocacy for a bill of rights and a republic remains a powerful challenge to...
The presidential oath is a binding constitutional obligation – but Trump’s actions raise fundamental questions about what happens when that...
From Howard to Abbott, senior Coalition figures have repeatedly dismissed climate science – favouring belief over evidence and weakening public...
In this excerpt from his Quarterly Essay, Michael Wesley argues Australia has misread a changing world – clinging to old assumptions, over-relying...
Electricity prices are set to fall across Australia’s main grid, with the regulator pointing to increased renewable energy and storage as key...
As the United States shifts from stabiliser to disruptor, regional institutions in the Asia Pacific are becoming more central to maintaining order in...
From military bases to diplomacy and defence manufacturing, Australia’s long-standing ties are drawing it further into the US–Israel war on Iran....
Renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah risks spiralling into a broader conflict, with scenarios ranging from limited operations to a prolonged...
Human demand is pushing ecosystems beyond safe limits – while weak policy, unrealistic emissions targets and the silencing of dissenting voices make...
David Solomon’s ‘Footnotes’ reveals the stories behind Australian politics and journalism – including the moments that never made it into...
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