Another day, another Tony Abbott farce. This time the PM has used a vibrant Cape York school to praise an educational model pushed by Noel Pearson… which has never been used in the school. The real people behind the success are livid. Amy McQuire reports.
Tony Abbott’s nostalgic claims about Aboriginal people in the 'real economy' overlook inconvenient historic truths, writes Amanda Porter and Paddy Gibson.
Widespread ear disease may be the missing piece of the puzzle in why Aboriginal people are over-represented in Australia’s criminal justice system. Jacqueline Krynda reports.
Protestors say that if the government is serious about tackling violence against women, it must stop the abuse of those in Australia's offshore detention network too.
Despite a mountain of transgressions – including spying on a federal senator – Transfield somehow got a new contract. Antony Loewenstein takes up the story.
Angela Mitropoulos, Sanmati Verma and Matthew Kiem
Protests by putting your money where your mouth is are more complex – and effective than they may appear, argue Angela Mitropoulos, Sanmati Verma and Matthew Kiem.
With the humanitarian crisis in Syria finally demanding international action, the best and the worst of Australia are rising to the surface, writes Max Chalmers.
Amid the growing furore over violence against women, the Shadow Foreign Minister has dodged questions about bringing women held in detention on Nauru to Australia. Max Chalmers reports.
The Productivity Commission says cutting Sunday rates will benefit consumers. What's far more important is that employees earn enough to keep their heads above water.
Australian business has had a difficult season - but there may be a way to curb future foul play. Amy Sinclair explores a potential solution to the ethical quandaries of big business.
The Abbott government now stands almost alone in its support for what would be Australia's largest ever coal mine, after a second of the nation's 'big four' banks distanced itself from the contentious and environmentally damaging project. Thom Mitchell reports.
The shooting in Sydney's west last week has brought a different approach by political leaders. But they're still missing the point on the root causes, writes Michael Brull.
At New Matilda, we thank heavens for small mercies, like people throwing out perfectly functional office equipment. That's only one of the good reasons why you should subscribe!
Blair Palese is the CEO of 350.org Australia, a climate change advocacy group upping the pressure on the nation's big banks to stop funding fossil fuels.
“It’s a lot better but it’s not ok." That’s how one activist has described LGBTI life on campus as a new survey reveals which universities are doing better than others.
India has been cautious in its commitments ahead of the Paris climate conference, but experts say the country is likely to go much further and faster than its official plan suggests.
Environmental organisations say trusting the leaders and pressure groups who crafted the deal would be 'a triumph of hope over experience'. Thom Mitchell reports.
The union representing coal workers sees the writing on the wall, but has different ideas to the Greens on how manage the transition to a clean energy future.
Community opposition to CSG continues unabated, and the Coalition is struggling to make good on assurances it will heed their concerns before more mass protest. Thom Mitchell reports.
The authority overseeing the controversial development faces serious questions about its handling of asbestos and other toxic materials along the 33 kilometre tollway route.
Malcolm Turnbull has promised not to talk down to the Australian electorate. Michael Brull wonders why, then, he won't permit a debate in parliament on the war in Syria.
Zoo Weekly is closing, which is obviously a good thing. But what of the rest of the publisher’s stable of magazines which oppress women, asks Kath Wilson.
It was billed as a story that would unearth ‘the truth’ once and for all. So what did we really learn from last night’s Four Corners, asks Max Chalmers.
War, what is it good for? Satire and chest-beating, at the very least. Michaell Brull weighs into Joe Hildebrand’s call for more slaughter in the Middle East.
A much anticipated draft of the Productivity Commission’s review of the workplace relations framework has found the system is functioning well, but political battle lines are already being drawn.
Mathew Kenneally reckons the CSIRO has itself to blame for funding cuts. It's time our scientists turned their minds to the truly great mysteries of our universe.
The Abbott Government's attempts to install a new 'tough cop on the building industry beat' have failed because it is widely seen as fundamentally unjust. Thom Mitchell reports.
The Maritime Union of Australia is supporting workers sacked by a midnight text in the Federal Court while The Greens are pushing changes to stop it happening again.