The latest data shows that economy is really struggling and the Reserve Bank got it wrong (again). Plus: TACO corner.

The Murujuga site in north-western Australia is potentially the most important rock art site in the world, but it’s being destroyed by rampant industrial development.

Trump promised a golden age for the US economy – and now a golden dome to protect the continent.

The ABC is always under attack. The best thing we can do for democracy is defend it.

Rate cuts are great, but the Government needs to make sure that housing investors aren’t the main beneficiaries.

Superannuation is meant to help all Australians have a comfortable retirement, not help the very wealthiest pay less tax.

Trump’s confrontation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was about trying to show who’s in charge.

There’s nothing indulgent about public funding for Australian culture. More funds would fix many of the sector’s problems. 

It’s won and done.

Great countries have great institutions, but Australian universities are a mess.

Donald Trump isn’t an aberration – he’s as much a product of American history as JFK or Barack Obama.

In a world of uncertainty, it is more important than ever for Australia to stop dismissing ourselves as a ‘middle power’ and start exerting our influence on the global stage.

For housing affordability to improve, wages must grow faster than house prices.

With the influence of the right-wing media waning, the Labor Government can use its massive majority to pursue big reforms.

The Trump administration is orchestrating a colossal transfer of wealth and power to the very rich.

To end the housing crisis, governments need to stop subsidising private investors and instead directly invest in social housing. 

After the election, the re-elected Labor Government has an extraordinary opportunity to make big structural changes to the economy.

With the influence of its historical opponents waning, is anything standing in the way of the Labor Government passing ambitious reforms?

How big a role did Trump play in Australia’s remarkable federal election result?

When it comes to solving the biggest national problems, a bit of courage leaves political caution for dead. Now’s not the time for politeness.

We discuss the latest inflation data and answer your questions about the economy ahead of election day.

The polls are pointing to a likely Labor victory on Saturday, but could Dutton’s suburban strategy still bear fruit?

We have restricted export industries in the past.

There is no shortage of solutions for the biggest problems Australia faces — only a shortage of bravery to implement them.

The white men in the White House are trying to radically reshape modern America.

For all the talk of defence spending in the election campaign, much of what Australians hold dear is being left behind.

The United States is disappearing down an authoritarian rabbit hole and Australian leaders are struggling to respond.

A number of the housing policy proposals on offer in this election will make affordability worse.

Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne discuss the federal election campaign so far, the performance of the media, and how preferential voting actually works.

However well the 47th president hit ‘em in Florida, he cannot find a green with his tariffs.