The Fraser, Howard and Abbott governments tended to “stick to their knitting,” treating cities, urban policy and public transport as the realm of state governments. Turnbull is bucking this trend.

State support for the press is commonplace in Europe, and it doesn’t appear to inhibit journalists. But does it bring real benefits?

Norman Abjorensen argues in this article that it would be a mistake not to take Peter Dutton MP seriously.

A hulking ruin stands in judgement over a country adrift, writes David Hayes.

The government’s toughening of citizenship rules would worsen the problems it seeks to tackle, argues Peter Mares.