Five federal polls have been released in the last week, with three of them having some fieldwork after the Coalition split on January 22. One Nation is in second place on primary votes in the YouGov and DemosAU polls, leading the Coalition by five points in YouGov and three points in DemosAU.

As parents prepare for another school year, there’s one subject that often gets overlooked: money. So when should you start teaching them?

Many of us already use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for health advice. But how does it really work? And is it safe?

Economics often prove more effective at solving conflict than kinetic actions. So in the battle of Trump v Europe, can bond markets be the secret weapon, or does America still hold all the cards?

Australia’s Productivity Commission proposed some big changes to the way businesses are taxed in Australia. But can it fix our productivity problems?

As dramatic as this seems, it’s not the first time in history this break up has happened.

Last month, Australia’s ban on the import, use and manufacture of three types of “forever chemical” came into effect. This may seem extreme. But the cost of cleaning up highly polluted PFAS sites and research on emerging harms shows the value.

As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050. If everyone charges their car and heats water using electric systems at the same time, peak demand could rise sharply, forcing costly grid upgrades. But this would […]

As Western nations debate the best ways to keep their economies ticking, China continues to surge ahead. Here's how it gets it done.