Peter Lewis

Tech titans appear to be cosying up to Canberra with an eye to training data models here. An AI wealth fund could share in the profits

The latest Guardian Essential report shows there is substantial work to do in convincing Australians of the merits of significant housing and tax reform

Josh Butler and Peter Lewis discuss the political challenges that Labor faces on its proposed reforms to housing and tax policy

A massive payment system failure at the new Meijer supercenter in Richmond Heights left hundreds of shoppers stranded at registers and forced gig workers to abandon orders as checkout kiosks crashed for hours. The outage, triggered by a breakdown in digital payment gateways, highlights the risks of cloud-dependent retail tech. Customers are urged to check their bank statements for errors and contact Meijer support for help with failed transactions.

Both public figures have urged us to be active makers of the world we want our children to inherit

Heinen’s will close its iconic downtown Cleveland store on July 31, 2026, ending an 11-year run in the historic Cleveland Trust rotunda. The decision comes after years of operational struggles and changing downtown dynamics, including the rise of remote work. While no employees will lose their jobs, the closure leaves the central business district without a full-service supermarket. Discover what this means for the city’s urban core.

Here's my radical plan. Rather than shutting her down, let's keep asking her politely to please explain. It is here where she is most exposed

Political reporter Josh Butler and the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, discuss the first Guardian Essential poll following Pauline Hanson’s provocative speech at the National Press Club

Coherent decision-making and internal accountability are critical to meeting this manic moment

Put-in-Bay will explode with music and patriotism as Declaration 250 takes over South Bass Island. The three-day event at Perry’s Victory Memorial features rock legends, local icons, marching bands, living history, and a massive fireworks finale. All concerts and displays are free, making it one of the summer’s most anticipated island celebrations. Find out who’s performing and why this historic date matters.