Constant exposure to global crises and negative news is fuelling rising anxiety – especially among young Australians. South Pacific Private urges people to pause, reflect and take their free online anxiety self-assessment to find support.
Opinion
Posted inNational, Regulars
When wheat prices soar, so do house prices in the grain belt
House prices in Australia’s wheat belt have surged 85% over the past decade, outpacing wheat’s 26% rise. This analysis of 11 key regions shows how weather booms, La Niña cycles, and shifting interest rates drive periods of perfect synchrony – and sudden disconnection – between crops and country property.
Posted inEnvironmental
Extreme weather now costs Australians $4.5b a year
Johanna Nalau says better insurance options would help us adapt to the increase in extreme weather
Posted inEnvironmental, Political
Can we stop PR firms spreading climate misinformation?
This week, Australian policymakers heard about the real and growing problem of climate misinformation. Stopping it would mean regulating the PR industry.
Posted inOpinion, Political
Why grants and rail trails miss the mark
Deni McKenzie says councils are too focused on chasing grants and tourism dollars while neglecting real needs like rail. Rail trails may sound good, but they bring high costs and little benefit. Proper rail service should be the priority.
Posted inPolitical, Social
Who cares for the carers?
A local nurse says the health system is crumbling under pressure, and it’s not just patients who are suffering.
Posted inOpinion
Metadata that matters: NSW leads the way in safer data sharing
Metadata.NSW is setting a new benchmark for government data use in Australia. By improving discoverability, trust, and secure sharing, NSW is showing how metadata can drive smarter services and stronger outcomes.
Posted inEnvironmental, Political, Regulars
Why I no longer support Net Zero
Last week, RK Crosby came to the realisation she no longer supports the goal of Net Zero emissions – but not because of anything Barnaby said.
Posted inNational, Something to Think About
Too many Indigenous Australians die before getting to claim the age pension. We need to make retirement fairer
Indigenous Australians face a stark challenge: with a median age at death of just 63, around four years below pension eligibility, many never live long enough to claim the age pension, exposing deep retirement inequities.
Posted inOpinion, Social
1 in 8 households don’t have the money to buy enough food
Around one in eight Australian households, or 1.3 million people, could not afford enough food in 2023. Rising housing and energy costs are cutting into food budgets, forcing families to buy less nutritious food or skip meals.