Albanese government announces $424 million to narrow a gap that is not closing fast enough
Feb 14, 2023 13:18 pm UTC| Politics
The Albanese government has unveiled a new implementation plan for Closing the Gap with $424 million over several years in additional money for practical action. The gap is not closing fast enough and on some measures...
Why populism has an enduring and ominous appeal
Feb 14, 2023 13:16 pm UTC| Politics
Max Weber, the founder of modern sociology, once argued that charismatic politicians are seen by their followers as saviours and heroes. But they are just as likely to be charlatans and swindlers. Whether you blame...
Changes to temporary protection visas are a welcome development
Feb 14, 2023 13:12 pm UTC| Politics
Refugees in Australia on temporary protection visas (TPVs) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEVs) now have a pathway to permanent protection, the federal government has confirmed today. The long-awaited changes will...
Nigerian elections: Eight issues young people want the new government to address
Feb 14, 2023 13:10 pm UTC| Politics
As Nigeria prepares for the 25 February presidential elections, its interesting to consider what young Nigerians are expecting. There are plenty of them: 52.2 million people aged 18-35. Thats about 28% of Nigerias total...
'No indication of aliens': spy balloon saga continues to surprise amid rising US–China tension
Feb 14, 2023 12:54 pm UTC| Politics
Over the past week, the US has realised and revealed that an active fleet of Chinese spy balloons has been operating across the northern hemisphere for several years. This all started to become apparent when a Chinese...
US: Biden urges bipartisanship in event with governors
Feb 14, 2023 11:20 am UTC| Politics
US President Joe Biden urged the countrys Democratic and Republican governors to continue working in a bipartisan manner. The US leader touted the bills that have been signed into law in the past two years as examples of...
South China Sea: China must restrain its forces from committing provocations, says Philippines
Feb 14, 2023 11:13 am UTC| Politics
The Philippines has called on China to rein in its forces to keep them from committing any provocative acts. This follows Manilas accusation of Chinas coast guard of trying to disrupt its mission to resupply troops with...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects