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Nuclear subs, tax cuts, or money to raise the jobseeker rate – how would you spend Australian tax dollars?

Australia has unveiled a plan to acquire a fleet of up to eight nuclear-powered submarines, forecast to cost up to $368bn between now and the mid-2050s, and up to $58bn over the next 10 years. But what else could the money be spent on?

Nick Evershed , Andy Ball and Amy Remeikis

15, Mar, 2023 @4:34 AM

How immigration changed Australia – an interactive journey through history

This interactive graphic illustrates how immigration policies and historical events – from the first world war to the Covid-19 pandemic – have changed the make-up of Australia since federation

Nick Evershed, Andy Ball and Josh Nicholas

29, Jan, 2023 @2:00 PM

Silly point or square leg: how well do you know your way around a cricket field?

Do you know fine leg from third man? Test your knowledge of cricket fielding positions with this interactive quiz

Andy Ball, Nick Evershed and Josh Nicholas

03, Jan, 2023 @7:00 PM

Hooked: how pokies are designed to be addictive

Poker machines use a range of design features that leverage psychology to keep people playing. In this feature, first published in 2017, we break them down so you can see exactly how slot machines are programmed to work, and how they affect people

Nick Evershed, Andy Ball , Ri Liu and Melissa Davey

09, Dec, 2022 @1:36 AM

Covid-19 Australia data tracker: coronavirus cases, deaths, hospitalisations and vaccination

Guardian Australia brings together all the figures on Covid-19 cases, as well as stats, charts and state-by-state data from NSW, Victoria, Queensland, SA, WA, Tasmania, the ACT and NT. Here you can also find the numbers on the vaccine rollout and fourth dose booster vaccination rates.

Josh Nicholas, Nick Evershed and Andy Ball

05, Dec, 2022 @11:16 PM

Australia’s gambling addiction: can politics finally stop the money wheel turning?

The $25bn lost on gambling annually comes mostly from those who can least afford it, but repeated attempts at policy reform have foundered. In the first part of a new series we ask why, and whether that may be about to change

Stephanie Convery, Josh Nicholas and Andy Ball

13, Nov, 2022 @4:30 PM

How northern Victoria flooded – visual explainer

These graphics show how rainfall, soil moisture and the river system in northern Victoria contributed to flooding in the regions’ towns

Nick Evershed, Donna Lu, Josh Nicholas and Andy Ball

20, Oct, 2022 @7:00 PM

Where are people moving to, and from, in Australia? Find out with our census data interactive

These interactive graphics use the latest data from the Australian census to show patterns of internal migration

Nick Evershed and Andy Ball

13, Oct, 2022 @4:37 AM

Covid deaths in Australia: data reveals demographics hit hardest since pandemic began – interactive

Breaking down the data: which demographic groups have suffered the most and the least

Josh Nicholas and Andy Ball

01, Aug, 2022 @2:05 AM

Census 2021: how Covid-19 changed Australia – search the ABS data for your town or suburb

The first lot of ABS data from the 2021 Australian census is out. Use our interactive map to find out how your area was affected by coronavirus demographic changes and more

Nick Evershed, Andy Ball, Josh Nicholas and Marni Cordell

28, Jun, 2022 @5:22 AM

Booth by booth: detailed maps of the 2022 Australian election result

Results mapped by polling booths in each electorate reveal striking geographic trends

Andy Ball and Nick Evershed

27, May, 2022 @2:07 AM

Pork-o-meter: tracking Australian election spending announcements by electorate and leaders’ campaign map

Election promises or pork barrelling? From commuter car parks to tourist trails, politicians promise many things when an election looms. We are tracking all announcements from Coalition and Labor MPs and candidates throughout the campaign, and which seats and states the party leaders are visiting. You can also search to see how much your electorate is getting so far

Nick Evershed, Andy Ball, Josh Nicholas, Maya Pilbrow and Stephanie Tran

20, May, 2022 @10:01 PM

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