Chris Barrett becomes new head of the Productivity Commission, as Jim Chalmers flags fresh focus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has appointed Chris Barrett, an economist with extensive public service experience, as…
How France learned to love Big Brother – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — Liberté. Egalité.…
How does ice cream work? A chemist explains why you can’t just freeze cream and expect results
Ice cream seems like a simple concept. Take some dairy, add some sugar and flavours,…
The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency
New Zealand’s central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of…
Rishi Sunak’s Tory MPs want a summer of passion … from him – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Rishi Sunak’s…
Cambodian strongman Hun Sen wins another ‘landslide’ election. Will succession to his son be just as smooth?
On December 24, 2021, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, 70, chaired a meeting of the…
Sánchez’s tricky road to victory after shock Spanish election result – POLITICO
MADRID — If you thought the political drama in Spain would conclude with Sunday’s national…
the great Aussie invention helping flying possums cross the road
Next time you’re road-tripping along the east coast, keep an eye out for a little-known…
Sánchez holds off right surge – POLITICO
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is poised to remain prime minister as a…
How to make Australian universities safe from sexual violence
Last week, the federal government released an interim report for the Universities Accord. This review…