As Oracle and Palantir weave their systems into Australia’s digital health network, the promise of “de-identified” data begins to look more like a dangerous illusion of privacy, writes Jemma Nott. FOR ...

Chris Hedges recently gave the Edward Said memorial lecture to a sold-out audience at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. THE GAZA, the one that existed on the morning of October 7, is gone ...

Australia is paying for America's submarines, striking a deal with a President we still have to fact-check. Dr Kim Sawyer reports. HE IS THE MASTER showman. He knows where to position the actors, ...

Family disputes can be emotionally draining and sometimes, waiting months for a final court decision just isn’t possible. What happens if a child’s well-being is at risk, or one party tries to sell ...

The persistence of high interest rates is slowing growth — even the RBA admits the current cash rate is tight. Stephen Koukoulas reports. THE RBA MONETARY Policy Board meets on 3 and 4 November, where ...

A former Media Watch presenter recently attempted to lecture Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges on what his role as a journalist should be, and it was embarrassing, writes managing editor Michelle ...

Beneath the surface of moral posturing, Australian retirement funds are helping keep Israel’s war economy alive, writes Jemma Nott. WHEN HESTA, the super fund for Australia's health care workers, ...

Australia has emerged as a global digital frontrunner, securing fifth place in the OECD’s Digital Government Index for its innovative, citizen-focused governance. Paul Budde reports. THIS TIME, ...

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The Australian Public Service has evolved into a revolving order of consultants working for mini warlords, writes Vince Hooper. AUSTRALIA'S PUBLIC SERVICE doesn’t run on policy or politics. It runs on ...

Freedom of Information documents reveal Bendigo Council misled both the public and Government about consultation on the controversial Showgrounds master plan. Dale Webster reports. DOCUMENTS RELEASED ...