Australia's political landscape is reeling from 'whiplash' as rushed hate speech laws and a royal commission U-turn follow the Bondi attack. Explore the dangers of hasty policy and eroding public trust.
The fatal shooting of mother Renee Nicole Good by federal agents in Minneapolis has ignited a fierce political battle, drawing dark parallels to historic US tragedies. Read the full analysis.
South Australia's most senior public servants have firmly rejected claims of political interference, stating there was no directive to delay investigating the algal bloom's cause until after the election.
Columnist Ian Warden reflects on political narcissism and satire, from Trump to Australian leaders, asking if they can face their own reflections. Read more.
Upper Hunter councillor Troy Stolz withdraws his application to join One Nation, citing discomfort with party policies and a lack of support for his key issues of gambling reform and whistleblower protection.
As the SA state election heats up, Labor and Liberal have recruited leading journalists as spin doctors. Mike Smithson analyses the impact on political reporting. Read the full story.
A South Australian MP pleads guilty to assault and receives home detention, casting a shadow over the upcoming state election. Read the full details and political fallout.
Explore the standout books of 2024, featuring political memoirs, human stories, and powerful Australian voices. Discover your next great read now!
ANU professor Mark Kenny argues that rampant hyperbole in political and media language is eroding meaning, nuance, and our capacity for genuine public debate in Australia. Read his call for linguistic clarity.
Political commentator Joe Spagnolo outlines his bold New Year's resolutions for WA's leaders, urging Premier Roger Cook and Opposition Leader Shane Love to tackle key state issues. Read his frank advice.
A Cairns councillor has publicly condemned a 3% salary increase for Queensland's Premier and Ministers, calling it 'obscene' amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read his full argument.
Analysis suggests PM Anthony Albanese's traditional political tactics may not secure victory in the 2026 federal election. Can he adapt his strategy in time? Read our in-depth editorial.
Political commentator Jeni O'Dowd analyses why 2025 became the year of the political shirker in Australia. Discover the key figures and events that defined this era of avoidance. Read the full analysis now.
As the year ends and an election looms, columnist Mike Smithson recaps the most remarkable moments in Australian state politics for 2025. Read his full analysis here.
Following the Bondi Junction massacre, political leaders call for unity and compassion, warning against exploiting the tragedy for political gain. Let's choose kindness in 2026.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces accusations of self-interest for refusing a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse. Critics demand accountability. Read the full story.
Columnist Ben Harvey argues the onus for change lies with fundamentalist Islamists, not everyday Australians, amid rising tensions. Read his full analysis.
Political analyst Mark Kenny argues against the corrosive power of doubt, using Live Aid's legacy and Australia's policy inertia as examples of why we must believe in positive change.
From political heavyweights to cultural icons, meet the West Australians who dominated headlines and shaped conversations across the state in a pivotal 2025. Discover their stories.
Analysis reveals why PM Albanese resists a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction massacre. Explore the political dangers and calls for action. Read the full story.
Explore the deep cultural and legal reasons why Australia's approach to free speech is more restrained than America's absolute First Amendment protection. Understand the historical context shaping this key difference.
From political upheaval with Donald Trump's Senate trial to a record-breaking Telethon, 2025 was a year of major events. Explore the key moments that shaped the world.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces backlash for accusing Foreign Minister Penny Wong of being 'compromised' by China. Political figures decry the remarks as dangerous. Read the full story.
Former Treasurer and US Ambassador Joe Hockey has reportedly separated from his wife, investment banker Melissa Babbage, after three decades of marriage. Get the full story on their split and political legacy.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing political isolation for rejecting a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attacks. Critics argue his stance is untenable. Read the full analysis.
Amy Remeikis argues the real threat isn't immigration, but politicians spreading hate. As Opposition Leader Sussan Ley visits Bondi, we examine the impact of divisive rhetoric on Australia's social fabric. Read more.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled claims by former Cessnock councillors over the Liberal Party's candidate nomination failure are 'reasonably arguable'. The case will proceed, seeking accountability.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
A columnist condemns the political point-scoring after the Bondi tragedy, arguing the focus must be on gun reform. Read the full analysis.
WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines 10 crucial things we cannot allow to be lost to those who seek to divide our community. Read her powerful call for unity.