Sharp arguments, interpretation, and perspective on the forces reshaping public life.
Guardian columnist Greg Jericho says September inflation figures lifted market expectations of a Reserve Bank rate rise, while unemployment has climbed since January.
First Dog on the Moon’s opinion cartoon asks whether Australia is racist, misogynist or “misopedic”, and says expectations of social cohesion apply only to some people.
In a Guardian opinion article, Travis Gilbert describes his experience receiving JobSeeker in suburban Canberra and calls for a substantial, permanent increase to the payment.
Epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz says human studies do not support claims that omega-6 fats in seed oils increase inflammation. His article is an opinion column, not a new study or official guidance.
In a Guardian opinion article, Peter Lewis argues the Albanese government should explain the pressures facing Australia and show how it will improve life for working people.
The Guardian reports both expressed sadness. The reasons for the separation have not been disclosed.
Dan Guthrie argues the proposal would let AI firms use online content unless creators opt out. The source provides no detail on the reforms’ scope or status.
In a personal essay for The Guardian, former rock journalist Myke Bartlett says his children’s eclectic playlists led him to reconsider pop he had dismissed and listen without prejudice.
The Guardian’s First Dog on the Moon cartoon lists supplies and questions whether the campaign encourages or frightens people into preparing.
In a Guardian Opinion article, Gaynor Parkin and Dave Winsborough argue that employers can teach workplace habits through clear expectations and structured training.
In a Guardian opinion article, Julianne Schultz argues online hostility towards women in public life needs stronger regulation. The material does not establish a link between that hostility and the alleged attack on Helen Haines.
In a Guardian opinion article, Brigid Delaney links beauty and individuality with human flourishing, and urges support for human-made creativity, better-planned communities and nature.
The cartoon pairs a question about kindness with a description of life as “scary, sad, difficult and dangerous” and the words: “We are doing our best.”
The proposed legislation would let MACH Energy increase production by nearly a third after a High Court ruling on the mine’s approval.
A Guardian Opinion article backs a higher GST with targeted payments, carbon pricing and more equitable electrification support. The proposals have not been adopted by the Albanese government.
In a Guardian Opinion essay, Shaw says she had treated public recognition as proof of a worthwhile creative life. Carson’s career prompted her to value the work and persistence, while still recognising artists’ need for security and audiences.
In a Guardian opinion article, Berenyi describes Haines’s parliamentary work and the kindness he says she showed across political divides.
Guardian columnist Greg Jericho points to higher earnings at Ampol and Viva Energy and a record-profit forecast from Inpex, arguing that company gains sit uneasily with household hardship.
In an opinion article for The Guardian, Brendan Cox says the report recalled the 2016 murder of his wife, Jo Cox. The alleged attack remains under investigation.
Chloe Dang says Hiep Tran has been held in a Vietnamese prison for more than a month and is struggling with his mental health.
The First Dog on the Moon opinion cartoon also criticises political impunity, including over a White House invitation, but the supplied material does not identify who it refers to.
A Guardian opinion article citing University of Sydney research reports increases across several age and gender groups, while arguing that fragmented services leave gaps in support.
Writer Nova Weetman says her annual jam-making ritual recalls her late mother’s recipe and the breakfasts of her childhood.
Jackie Bailey considers whether anger can prompt action for others’ wellbeing, while warning that it can turn towards revenge.
The Guardian Opinion columnist argues a Democratic gain could constrain Donald Trump’s legislative agenda and give Australia more room to defend its policy choices.
The Guardian cartoonist’s caption proposes lifting others up alongside lifting weights.
Comedian Scout Boxall says coins were taken from the event tent on the final night of the week-long gathering in Pomborneit, Victoria.
The Guardian Opinion contributor Saul Griffith says the Liberals, Nationals and One Nation have promised to scrap rules for electric systems in new buildings and replacements for some failed gas appliances.
A Guardian Australia opinion column cites remarks by Angie Bell and Warren Mundine as examples of a shift in political debate, while linking that trend to Donald Trump.
Experts cited by The Guardian say evidence for nutrient absorption through patches is limited, and advise people concerned about deficiencies to seek medical advice.
First Dog on the Moon frames the question as satire, suggesting people embraced the internet and forgot how to manage things in the real world.
Guardian columnist Greg Jericho examines the IMF’s preference for targeted income support and argues the government may favour measures that directly suppress prices.
In a Guardian opinion column, Peter Lewis points to public and community pushback and upcoming parliamentary debates as evidence that AI policy is open to challenge.
The Guardian reports that Michele Duffy sought two days working from home, citing fatigue from commuting. The commission granted one.
In a Guardian opinion article, University of Melbourne student Saria Ratnam says all but two of her classes were cancelled during a week-long teaching ban, leaving assessments and grades uncertain.
Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen says an AI assistant ended her interview when she paused to think, then could not answer her questions about the job.
The Guardian’s First Dog on the Moon cartoon invokes televised executions as a patriotic spectacle, but the source does not identify a specific proposal behind the reference.
A Guardian opinion article interprets a roadside banner near Port Macquarie as frustration with access to support. It links that anger to local disadvantage and One Nation’s appeal, without presenting local polling or direct evidence of causation.
Psychiatrist Darren Lee says relentless achievement may conceal difficulties for some people, while stressing that ambition alone does not indicate trauma or mental illness.
One Nation and Liberal senator Andrew Bragg have renewed calls to use superannuation for housing. The proposals’ terms and likely effects remain unclear in the available reporting.
A Guardian feature describes readers living alongside creatures in and around their homes, including squirrels in a roof and curlews in a front yard.
The Guardian’s Paul Daley reports the planned 3 December firing squad execution and urges Australian leaders to condemn the proposed broadcast.
In a personal essay, Joseph reflects on years spent putting pleasure behind work and life milestones, and on a street party in Italy that made her question why enjoyment needs a reason.
The court found the planning commission had not adequately considered downstream emissions from the Mount Pleasant mine extension. The approval’s future is now before the Land and Environment Court.
Residential building volume rose 8.7% in the year to June. Guardian columnist Greg Jericho argues the data centre boom could compete with home building for workers and other resources.
The former ABC news director recalls a broadcaster who welcomed junior colleagues, steadied viewers during crises and cared for a rescued flying fox.
First Dog on the Moon endorses a “Mamdaniesque” supermarket, saying anything that hurts the duopoly is welcome. The cartoon provides no details of the proposal.
The Guardian’s Toby Walsh says an Australian parliamentary committee should have pressed OpenAI on oversight after reported website hacks and the release of its Dots agent framework.