Australia is moving toward a national CDC set to launch in 2026. To succeed, it must learn from the US by staying independent and transparent while protecting public health from political influence and bureaucratic chaos.
Opinion
Posted inSocial
A tale of two hospitals
RK Crosby writes that in her recent hospital stay in Armidale and Tamworth, she had two very different – and very educational – experiences.
Posted inNational
Reforming Australia’s migration to favour skilled workers, not family reunion
Australia’s migration programme has failed to deliver what it promises. It brings in relatively few genuinely skilled workers, while favouring family migration.
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Mr Squiggle entertained Australia’s children for 40 years. Now, he’s back in the spotlight
For 40 years, Mr Squiggle turned children’s scribbles into magic with his pencil nose. Now, the beloved man from the Moon is back in the spotlight at the National Museum of Australia’s new exhibition.
Posted inLetters, Political
Letter: Trains’ needs need raising in parliament
Rick Banyard says the New England is being strangled by the lack of rail transport, yet Parliament raised barely a murmur. He urges MPs to get on track and deliver safer, faster, and environmentally sound trains for the region.
Posted inOpinion, Regulars
Anti-Immigration vs. Scapegoating Immigrants for the Failures of the State
Siri Gamage says: Immigrants aren’t the problem — they’ve become pawns in a bigger political game. The real issue is rising costs, poor planning, and neglect of regional infrastructure and connectivity.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Parliament’s New Epidemic – The Dunning-Kruger Outbreak
Denise McHugh says the real contagion sweeping through Federal Parliament isn’t COVID or RSV, but the Dunning-Kruger effect – where the least informed speak the loudest and facts rarely stand a chance.
Posted inPolitical, Something to Think About
Why isn’t Australia securing its critical research?
UQ’s Dr Brendan Walker-Munro raises some questions about Australia lack of research security that has us left out of a new global network.
Posted inPolitical, Regulars, Social
Australia’s Tax System is Tilting Against the Young
Denise McHugh argues that Australia’s tax and Welfare system is increasingly leaving young people behind.
Posted inPolitical
The Liberals used to be the party for women – then John Howard came along
Blair Williams argues that if the Liberal Party wants to solve its “women problem”, it must return to its liberal roots.