In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

The most recent study showed more than 60% of Year 10 students don’t make the national standard for knowledge of democracy ...

A hostile crowd of protesters shouted “shame” and “liar” as councillors debated the proposed rates rise at a meeting on ...

Imposing performance measures on the state public service and folding Adelaide City Council into a larger metropolitan institution are being urged by business and industry leaders.

Many businesses trade off the Byron Bay brand, but when the product has nothing to do with the iconic location, angry locals are left with few options.

Tesla sales have declined globally, including a 30 per cent drop in Australia this January. Experts say it's partly due to Elon Musk's political views and high-profile actions deterring buyers.

Minerals Council of Australia Chief Executive Tania Constable says a “portfolio approach” is the best way for Australia to ...

EV sales in 2025 have gotten off to a shaky start, with January seeing a big drop across the board, including Tesla and BYD.

Doctors and nurses from Jackson Hospital filled the council chambers, anxiously waiting to hear whether the city would lend its creditworthiness to help the hospital stay afloat. They’re worried ...

The accusations are around the land holdings of Buddhist monks in eastern P.E.I. For months now, comments that originated on social media have been spilling into council chambers, brought forward to ...

View Tax Action Group leader David Robinson outside the council chambers before the vote on the View Tax. Mr Tate told councillors the council had “nailed” the fairness in rates but needed to ...

Just for the sake of standing in an election – and I understand that one of the two of you wishes to replace Cllr Dowden – whichever of you wishes to do that just because you're desperate to come and ...