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Don’t take it from us – here’s what great Australians think of P&I

At the time of writing, Pearls & Irritations is still $23,405 short of its critically needed fundraising target, with just four days remaining. …

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On immigration, we’ve heard this before – and we were wrong then too

Warnings about immigration echo almost word for word the fears once directed at post-war arrivals – fears history has already discredited.

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Punishment alone won’t fix youth crime

Tougher penalties dominate the politics of youth crime, but without addressing how young people – particularly First Nations children – learn, relate …

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Pearlcast: a year that overturned the old certainties

As 2025 draws to a close, the temptation is to look for neat summaries and settled conclusions. But in the latest episode of our podcast Pearlcast, …

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We're soaking in it

Human waste is overwhelming rivers, oceans and ecosystems worldwide, driving pollution, disease and ecological breakdown on a planetary scale.