Zac Crellin
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Prison labour: The companies profiting from a secretive system
Major companies like Qantas and Bunnings Warehouse have been involved in employing prison inmates for less than workers typically make outside. → Read More
'Very unusual': Australia's southeast has coldest winter start in decades
Meteorologists say the unseasonably cold winter spell will continue well into next week, affecting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. → Read More
Here's what the new Assistant Minister for the Republic has planned
Australia's new Assistant Minister for the Republic will wait to see if Labor wins a second term before putting this question to the Australian people. → Read More
Labor's cabinet has been sworn in. Here's a who's who of ministers
Although Labor hasn't been in government since 2013, almost half of the new cabinet have past experience as government ministers. → Read More
Australia's nursing crisis sees hospitals scramble for staff
Australia is in the midst of a shortage of nurses, and not even healthcare professionals are able to gauge the full extent of the crisis. → Read More
138 school shootings this year: Why can't America enact gun control?
America is grappling withe gun control debate after yet another school shooting. Experts say its lawmakers could learn from Australia and Port Arthur. → Read More
'Australia votes for climate action': How the world framed Labor's victory
World leaders and foreign journalists all saw Labor's comitment to stronger climate action as the key takeaway from Saturday's federal election win. → Read More
Australians remain the world’s worst coal power polluters per capita
A new analysis by energy think tank Ember ranked Australia as the worse per-capita polluter from coal-fired power stations in 2021. → Read More
'Shocking': Farmers dump avocado harvests amid continued low prices
Continued low prices have forced some avocado farmers to dump their harvests in landful. Consumers, however, are getting a bargain. → Read More
The online tool helping voters organise their Senate preferences at home
Finder's Senate Voting Card Creator allows voters to browse and rank their preferred Senate candidates, and then print off a sheet to take on polling day. → Read More
Fact check: Scott Morrison misleads about Labor's Help to Buy scheme
Scott Morrison has asserted a misleading claim that "Anthony Albanese will put a for-sale sign on your lawn" under Labor's Help to Buy scheme. → Read More
Rare shoes the latest investment trend as sneaker collecting blows up
Sneaker collecting is becoming a bonafide form of investing in Australia and globally, as rare pairs demand tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. → Read More
Behind the scenes of Australia's mammoth election undertaking
Ahead of the federal election, the AEC has stocked up on 150,000 voting booths, 4.5 million pencils and 63,000 litres of hand sanitiser. → Read More
From holidays to COVID isolation: How to vote if you're away on May 21
There are many ways to vote before election day, including a new over-the-phone service for people who are isolating due to COVID-19. → Read More
How to minimise airport chaos over the Easter long weekend: Pack light
One way to skirt around the chaos at Sydney or Melbourne airport is to pack light. By taking only carry-on luggage, passengers can check in online. → Read More
Supermarkets front of mind as Australians struggle to name ethical brands
A survey found that three in four Australians can't name a company that's acting to improve environmental or social issues, despite a flurry of advertising. → Read More
Scott Morrison has finally called the election. What happens next?
From babies to hi-vis, here's what to expect now that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called a federal election for May 21. → Read More
Launceston named Australia's best town to visit in 2022
Launceston has been crowned as the best Australian town to visit for 2022, with other eclectic and perhaps unexpected choices rounding out the top 10. → Read More
Browser extension helps Australian house hunters check NBN availability
A new browser extension for Chrome and Firefox allows Australian house hunters to effortlessly check whether a property has NBN availablity. → Read More
Bali is back open to tourists, but Australians will have to wait for flights
Bali has reopened to all foreign tourists, but Australian airlines are cautious to resume flights as quarantine hurdles soften demand. → Read More