National

Gina McColl

Writes about institutions, public policy, arts and culture, and consumer affairs.

Australia's fuel quality and emissions standards are the worst in the developed world.

No clear air for government's pollution proposals

Doctors and health experts have criticised a government review of vehicle emissions and air pollution for underreporting the health risks, sidelining the Minister for Health, and potentially putting thousands of Australians' lives at risk.

Crown's training scheme has not proven a golden ticket for retrenched workers.

Crown training scheme for retrenched workers a 'rort'

A deal struck struck by the Victorian Government with Crown Casino to retrain 500 retrenched workers in return for a lucrative extension to its monopoly gambling licence has enrolled just 10 so far. The revelation has put its taxpayer-subsidised private training facility in the spotlight.

Billy Crystal in Analyze That, which also stars Robert De Niro.

Analyze this

Whether the the inky cousin of selfie culture, or the long tail of the creative writing mania, writing as therapy is having a moment. Can it really cure the sick, the sad and the self-loathing?