RK Crosby argues that Armidale Hospital’s lack of an MRI is a costly policy failure, forcing needless delays, bed block, and second-class care for regional patients.
Opinion
Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion
Independent inquiry must examine concerns with US beef import rules
Calls are growing for an independent review into US beef imports, with industry leaders raising concerns over biosecurity, testing, and transparency in the Government’s decision-making process.
Posted inPolitical
Australia says US beef will soon be welcome here again. It’s unlikely we’ll buy much of it
Felicity Deane from QUT says the recent changes to rules around US beef are unlikely to have much impact.
Posted inSocial
Breaking Up Is Hard. In 2025, It’s Financially Brutal
Sky-high rents, soaring debt – and no one wants to leave the house. Here’s how Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is reshaping divorce, according to a leading family lawyer
Posted inPolitical
If Jillian Segal is to resign, it should be for her actions — not her husband’s
RK Crosby argues that you may not like the antisemitism envoy or her report, but she shouldn’t be fired for her husband’s political donation
Posted inSocial
Are ‘ghost stores’ haunting your social media feed? How to spot and avoid them
Is that a real store or a scam? Gary Mortimer from QUT has some tips on how to spot a fake online store.
Posted inSocial
Kumanjayi Walker inquest: racism and violence, but findings too little and too late
The almost six years since the shooting of Kumanjayi Walker have not delivered on Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s promise that “consequences would flow”.
Posted inPolitical
I just want a government that won’t lie to me
RK Crosby is on the hunt for a government that doesn’t lie. Not a perfect government. Not even a particularly competent one. Just one that doesn’t treat the truth as optional.
Posted inOpinion
The 2024 AEDC Results Show Us It Takes a Village – Not Just ECEC – to Raise a Child
Patricia O’Donovan, CEO, Playgroup Australia says the 2024 AEDC shows preschool matters—but it’s not enough. Children in both preschool and playgroup are 1.7x more likely to thrive. Families need support, not just services.
Posted inNational, Something to Think About
What do you think: Will Labor fix higher education?
The recent federal election victory of the Albanese Labor government, which secured a larger majority in parliament, presents a unique opportunity to implement meaningful reforms in Australian higher education.