January, 2026 - Rationale Magazine

27 Jan

This article is the second in our ‘The Census Files’ series. Read the first article here. Throughout the winter months of 202...

24 Jan

This article is Part 1 in our ‘The Census Files’ series. On 11 April 2024, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) sent an email t...

21 Jan

While Australian diplomacy claims to protect and promote universal human rights internationally, a credibility gap is becoming i...

17 Jan

See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 17 January 2026.

14 Jan

Not long ago, a relative of mine told me he had been working so hard in the yard that he’d “literally thrown up”. He didn’t offer this ...

09 Jan

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...

06 Jan

Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss. Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as the West’s first scientist...

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