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Clocked In, Checked Out – The Rise of Toxic Workplaces

13 March 202523 March 2025

Toxic workplaces are on the rise, often dismissed as “just the way things are.” Change starts with conversation. It’s time to speak up.

Solutions

Can playing games like Wordle help improve work and workplaces?

11 March 202511 March 2025

Don’t feel guilty, that sneaky little game at work may be boosting your productivity.

Local, Politics

The burden of being a non-key seat

9 March 202528 March 2025

RK Crosby says our region gets ignored not because we’re a safe seat, but because we’re a non-key seat.

Politics

When Influencers Become Political Gatekeepers

7 March 20257 March 2025

Online influencers might not change the way you vote at the looming federal election but they’ll almost certainly shape how and why political events become ‘news’.

Solutions

AI deepfakes threaten democracy and people’s identities

7 March 202515 March 2025

Current copyright laws in Australia are inadequate when it comes to protecting people if their image or voice is digitally cloned without their permission. Establishing “personality rights” could help.

Politics

Coalition clueless on cuts to the public service

4 March 20255 March 2025

Peter Dutton’s determination to undo efforts to rebuild the Australian Public Service (APS) by slashing jobs will end up costing the nation more.

Politics

Why is the local government minister obsessed with standing up?

3 March 20255 March 2025

The Minister for Local Government seems to think that standing up will fix the behavioural issues with our local councillors.

Environmental

Affordability must drive Australia’s energy debate

28 February 2025

Australians for Affordable Energy is urging policymakers to back the most affordable energy options following new research from the Clean Energy Council

Politics, Think

How digital giants let poll scrutiny fall

28 February 202528 February 2025

A seismic change in the social media landscape has huge ramifications heading towards the Australian federal election — for politicians as well as those who would monitor them.