Thousands of sheep and cows die in trucks and saleyards every year. They need better protection

This isn’t just a major animal welfare issue – it’s an economic one as well. And there are steps we can take to resolve it.

Pope Leo warns of AI’s risks to humanity in his first encyclical

The pope has warned that AI is never truly neutral: it reflects the society that made it. He has called for ethical oversight ...

View from The Hill: would a ‘party of independents’ be a contradiction in terms?

The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political ...

Three ways to avoid being fooled by AI slop

While photographers snapped photos of Rhianna, Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman as they strutted their stuff, others saw “photos” of ...

One Nation’s banning of the ABC and abuse of journalists is shameful. It’s time other media took a stand

This is not a story of journalists talking and writing about journalists. It is a story about the functioning of Australian ...

Reddit short stories are popular in Hollywood – joining a long trend. Here are 5 of the best short stories on film

Online platforms like Reddit and Wattpad let writers test their skills for an audience – and provide a testing ground for ...

Neale Daniher was ferocious and inspirational, whether on the footy field or fighting ‘the Beast’

Neale Daniher, the 2025 Australian of the Year who became the face of Australia’s battle against motor neurone disease (MND), has died aged 65. The former VFL footballer and coach died on Monday, his ...

Controversy‑ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end

The move comes amid an ongoing investigation into Brereton by the NACC Inspector, and a day before he’ll appear at Senate estimates.

Your say: week beginning May 25

On funding for disability support in schools and building downsized homes that actually appeal: an edited selection of your ...

After a landmark international court case backed workers’ right to strike, here’s what could change

In nations as far apart as Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the UK, this is how a historic court decision could make it ...

You don’t need an ATAR to go to uni. You can do an ‘enabling’ or ‘bridging’ course instead

School leavers used to have one main chance to get into university – by finishing their Year 12 exams with certain marks.
Opinion

The Winter Energy Payment is buying less warmth each year – could there be a better long‑term fix?

Govt top-ups help households to keep warm over winter. But rising power prices are creating an urgent need for longer-term energy solutions.