Australia isn't ready for high-speed rail

Despite the allure of Japan's Shinkansen, Australia is just too different to make high-speed rail viable down under any time soon.

Friday Fodder (43/24)

The best case scenario for Trump; the end of polling; AI's first major victim; breaking the science cartel; and incentives matter, retirement edition.

The Albanese government is toast

The Albanese government's hasty push for social media age restrictions, coupled with inflation-driven economic pain, is alienating voters and stoking a perfect storm that could spell its downfall in the next election.

High interest rates are here to stay

Persistent inflation, sluggish productivity growth and expansionary fiscal policy have trapped Australia in a precarious economic position, with big implications for the next federal election.

Thursday Thinkers (42/24)

President Donald Trump 2.0; cutting HECS debt is a bad idea; what is the right size of government; Australia's tobacco and vape wars; AI (probably) won't take your job; and Europe against change.

What the US election means for Australia [update]

The US election is happening right now, with the outcome to have potentially significant implications for Australia.

Australia's renewables reality check

Australia's rush to renewables poses significant economic and energy security risks, highlighting the need for a more balanced approach that addresses the limitations of solar and wind.

The energy debate misses the bigger picture

Australia's partisan energy debate overlooks the real goal of achieving energy abundance, which requires an 'all of the above' approach that pragmatically embraces every viable energy source rather than getting bogged down in tribal politics.

Wednesday Wisdom (41/24)

A closer look at Dutton's housing policy; the magic of quantitative easing; Canada might soon be shrinking; the global demographic decline; AI snake oil is spreading; and what do voters care about.