The push to allow pharmacies inside supermarkets has sparked a bigger conversation about medicine costs, competition, healthcare access and who influences Australia’s pharmacy system. With thousands of community pharmacies and millions of prescriptions filled every year, the question remains: should Australia open the sector to more competition, or protect the traditional pharmacy model?

Can new laws improve child safety? The Northern Territory's major child protection reforms have sparked debate over protecting vulnerable children while preserving cultural connections.

Thousands of public school staff are preparing to strike over pay, workload and working conditions, as unions warn that rising pressures are pushing educators away from the profession. The dispute raises a bigger question: how can governments retain teachers when classrooms are facing increasing demands?