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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Why it’s time to think big on tax reform

Australians have been promised quick-fix tax measures to ease cost-of-living pressures. Instead, it’s high time to reform and simplify a complex tax system.

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Is this the real answer to our cost-of-living crisis?

Australia should call the cost-of-living crisis what it really is — a wealth gap that could be addressed with a universal basic income and real tax reform.

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Why a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

Independents have succeeded despite an electoral system seemingly stacked to favour major parties so it is doubtful campaign spending reforms will stop them.

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Compare the pair: 4 keys to Australia’s democracy edge

Threats to democracy seen in the US are a global issue, but differences in the media and political systems limit their impact in Australia — for now.

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The new kids shaping the election block

Gen Z and other relatively young Australians who feel they owe little to major parties are an unpredictable voting force heading into the 2025 federal election.

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Keeping it real: Why Labor needs a retuned message

Labor’s messaging on economic management doesn’t resonate with voters more concerned about their hip pocket. There are already signs it’s trying to change tune.

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At what point do we say ‘enough’ to Trump?

Australia has so far been content to bend to the Trump 2.0 whirlwind. It will inevitably have to decide where it can draw the line.

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Garnaut: The renewables boom within our reach

Trump might be a speed hump on the road to net zero, but the business case for renewables leaves Australia in the box seat.

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Why Albanese needs to win the West again

Labor’s chances of holding majority government hinge on holding seats in WA, which explains why both major parties are spending a lot of time out West.

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Why Trump 2.0 can’t be ignored on climate

Donald Trump is pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement again. That’s likely to shape global climate action more this time and that matters to Australia.

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Forget band-aids, this economy needs genuine reform

Australia heads towards the 2025 election a little too relaxed about what’s required to drive our economy. The challenges ahead mean it needs genuine reform.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Why it’s time to think big on tax reform

Is this the real answer to our cost-of-living crisis?

Why a poll cash cap won’t halt independents

Compare the pair: 4 keys to Australia’s democracy edge

The new kids shaping the election block

Keeping it real: Why Labor needs a retuned message

At what point do we say ‘enough’ to Trump?

Garnaut: The renewables boom within our reach

Why Albanese needs to win the West again

Why Trump 2.0 can’t be ignored on climate

Forget band-aids, this economy needs genuine reform

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