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Danielle Wood’s blunt message to politicians: don’t undermine public trust by attacking institutions

Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood has bluntly warned governments not to undermine public trust by “playing politics with our institutions”.

SyndicatedBy Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra23 Sept 2026

As Australia’s rock ‘n’ roll outlaw, Angry Anderson embodied the appeal and limitations of Oz Rock

“I’m not a nice boy and I never was,” Angry Anderson sang on Rose Tattoo’s 1978 debut album. It was an effective mission statement for one of Australian rock’s most recognisable vocalists.

SyndicatedCharlotte Markowitsch, PhD Candidate in Popular Music Studies, RMIT University23 Sept 20264 min read

What we learnt on the first day of Victoria’s Big Build royal commission

Victoria’s Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects met for the first time in public today.

SyndicatedWilliam Partlett, Associate Professor of Public Law, The University of Melbourne23 Sept 20263 min read

Trump has banned more media and started his own TV channel. In the process, he risks further eroding American democracy

Amid the tumult over US President Donald Trump’s latest assault on press freedom, it’s easy to lose sight of what exactly journalism is and why, when done well, it carries real weight.

SyndicatedMatthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University23 Sept 20265 min read

The Elevator is a smart commentary on corporate culture and a thrilling piece of theatre

How would you feel about being stuck in an elevator with your boss?

SyndicatedCharlotte Farrell, Lecturer, Theatre and Performance Studies, UNSW23 Sept 20264 min read

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