Victorian Greens leader Samantha Ratnam announces run for federal politics
The Victorian Greens leader, Samantha Ratnam, has put her hand up to run in the federal seat of Wills, in a move that has some Labor figures worried about the …
The Conversation: 10 times this year the Webb Telescope blew us away
It is no exaggeration to say the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) represents a new era for modern astronomy. Launched on December 25 last year and fully operational since July, the …
Guardian: Why Labor/Greens coalition won’t work
The red and green shades of leftwing politics are too divided on fundamental issues – but it might have to happen to tackle the climate crisis There is a sentiment …
Crikey: The secret life of lobbyists
Why do some lobby groups get the audiences they want while others go home empty-handed? Colin Jacobs, a former staffer to Senator Richard Di Natale, explains the tricks of the trade.Why …
Crikey: The frantic life of a media advisor
Former Greens staffer Colin Jacobs offers a glimpse into the life of a parliamentary media adviser — one of the most influential denizens in the corridors of power. Your alarm goes off …
The Age: Pick a team and play
There’s a reason prime ministers avoid calling elections too close to grand final weekend. For all the attention on federal politics right now, Australians take their sport much more seriously. …