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Migration

Why More Australians Are Looking Beyond the Big City

The reality of living in major capital cities has shifted big time over the last few years. Between insane property prices, relentless traffic, and the general feeling of being stuck on a hamster.

Claire Everett · Jul 31, 2026 · 5 min

Federal

Albanese reshuffles cabinet ahead of May budget, lifts three women into senior roles.

The Prime Minister's most significant front-bench reshuffle since 2024 elevates Treasury, Health and Industry portfolios — and demotes two long-serving allies.

Claire Everett · Apr 28, 2026 · 6 min

Strategy★ Subscriber

Coalition's preferencing of One Nation: a strategic response to the Greens-Labor alignment.

In Australian politics, elections are not decided solely by primary votes. They are shaped — often decisively — by the flow of preferences.

Claire Everett · Apr 26, 2026 · 8 min

Economy

Cost of living is not a slogan. It is, increasingly, the only conversation.

Three governments have now lost office, in three countries, on the strength of one phrase. The language did not invent itself.

Harriet Shaw · Apr 25, 2026 · 7 min

Climate

Climate bill clears Senate after late amendment on transition fund.

A six-week negotiation ends with a narrow majority and a re-shaped transition package for regional Queensland and the Hunter.

Claire Everett · Apr 27, 2026 · 5 min

Indigenous

Three years after the Voice: a quieter, more local conversation.

The referendum failed. The conversation, in many places, did not. A look at what has and hasn't changed since 2023.

Harriet Shaw · Apr 23, 2026 · 9 min