Analysis reveals the proportion of fully bulk-billing GP clinics in Australia has nearly doubled to 40.2% following new Medicare incentives. Discover the regional disparities and expert critiques.
Acclaimed artist Ben Quilty argues Australia's underfunded and despised arts sector is failing its dreamers, eroding the social fabric needed for a resilient nation. Read his powerful call for change.
Renowned artist Ben Quilty argues chronic underfunding and contempt for the arts is creating a 'nation of rich cowards', jeopardising Australia's social fabric and future resilience.
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from early dinners to casual chats with strangers. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture the Aussie way of life.
A French visitor details her biggest surprises in Australia, from chatty strangers to 6pm dinners. Locals confirm her observations perfectly capture Aussie life. Read her full list.
The cult US burger chain Shake Shack makes its Australian debut at the 2026 Australian Open's TOPCOURT precinct. Find out how to get your hands on the iconic ShackBurger from January 12.
A £1.48m research grant will fund podcasts and school resources on changing Australia Day's date and the failed Voice. Critics call it a 'deeply political' use of public funds.
Federal authorities freeze payments to Minnesota after daycare fraud allegations. HHS demands audit and implements new spending controls nationwide. Read the latest developments.
The United States has signed a $480 million health pact with Ivory Coast, the latest in a series of 'America First' global funding agreements. Discover the details and implications.
The US has signed new global health agreements with nine African nations, marking a shift towards transactional aid and reduced funding. Discover the details and implications.
The head of the UK's leading independent schools body says Labour's VAT on fees has not funded new teachers as promised, with 81 schools closed. Read the full impact assessment.
Discover the standout Australian books of 2025, featuring powerful debuts, celebrated authors, and the year's most compelling literary achievements. Explore the list now.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
Outrage as alleged Bondi Beach terrorist receives taxpayer-funded Legal Aid. Australian Jewish Association demands law reform. Full details on the charges and investigation.
Economists warn Labour's council funding raid could force tax increases across the UK, with six areas facing unlimited rises from 2027. Discover the impact on your bills.
A new 'fairer' funding system for England will divert central cash to the most deprived areas, pressuring councils in London and the South East. Five London boroughs will see council tax caps removed.
English councils get a £78bn funding boost with a 23% spending power rise. Council tax rises capped at 3%, with extra for social care. Find out what it means for you.
A major review by Baroness Hodge finds Arts Council England has sidelined artistic excellence in favour of box-ticking bureaucracy. Read the full report and reactions.
Two entrepreneurs reveal the staggering £800,000 price tag to launch a cocktail bar in Melbourne's CBD, igniting a fierce debate on the cost of doing business in Australia's hospitality sector. Read their full breakdown.
Britain's National Education Union threatens national strikes as 500,000 teachers may walk out over school funding concerns following the Budget. Find out why.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
Australian Research Council funds groundbreaking project weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge into space exploration. Discover how ancient wisdom meets modern science.
Nauru's president faces corruption allegations in the Senate over millions in Australian funding. A secret Austrac report reveals suspected money laundering. Read the full investigation.
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
Labor MP Ed Husic demands Treasury funding for CSIRO after 350 job cuts, comparing science investment to $600m PNG football initiative. Read the full analysis.
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Former President Donald Trump's pressure on Republican lawmakers threatens to trigger a massive federal government shutdown, putting millions of workers and essential services at risk.