Neck and neck by-election could swing on postal votes
The outcome of a neck-and-neck Queensland by-election could come down to postal votes. With almost 80 per cent of ballots counted in the race for the inner northern Brisbane seat…
Goodrem sings for Australia in Eurovision final
Delta Goodrem has performed for Australia at the Eurovision final with a powerful ballad her fans hope could earn her the top prize in Austria. Goodrem was the eighth performer…
The brave volunteers turning trauma into purpose
When Benn Lockyer reaches out to grieving fathers through a volunteer support line, he already knows there is nothing he can say to “fix” what has happened to them. What…
Budget Whingers, Gambling Ads and the Israel Lobby | Scam of the Week
The Budget pearl-clutchers had a pearler this week. Michael West looks at the budget backlash over negative gearing and capital gains tax, the Liberal Party’s latest by-election disaster, Angus Taylor’s…
Public pressure leads to review of mandarins’ excessive salaries
Public pressure has now caused the Remuneration Tribunal to review how it sets salaries for our top bureaucrats. Former senator Rex Patrick reports on the warts smothering the review. Irresponsible…
Finger to the wind on extending fuel excise discount
Anthony Albanese isn’t yet saying ‘yes’ to extending the government’s fuel tax discount but neither has he ruled it out. The opposition wants to wait and see but has reservations…
Scottish FA criticises McInnes and media after referee requires police protection
Official under watch after personal details leaked online Hearts manager called Celtic decision ‘disgusting’ The Scottish Football Association has vehemently criticised a “hysterical media narrative” and taken a swipe at…
Aston Villa back in Champions League as Ollie Watkins double sinks Liverpool
It almost felt like Aston Villa were trolling Liverpool as someone inside this throbbing stadium pressed play and the operatic Champions League anthem blared over the speakers. Villa had just…
No more chancers or failures – the coming contest must produce a British PM worthy of the name | Jonathan Freedland
Labour must rise to a historic responsibility by choosing a leader who can win over the nation. The alternative is Farage on the steps of No 10 They’re looking like…
The Guardian view on Trump in Beijing: the US and China are playing the waiting game | Editorial
The president’s meeting with Xi Jinping was superficially cordial, extending a truce borne of necessity “American strength back on the world stage,” crowed the White House social media post: a…