Family violence crusader, centenarian in King’s Honours
Will Hodgman was working as a child protection prosecutor when the “fire” in his heart was first lit to get into politics to better protect society’s most vulnerable. Mr Hodgman,…
Family violence crusader, centenarian in King’s Honours
Will Hodgman was working as a child protection prosecutor when the “fire” in his heart was first lit to get into politics to better protect society’s most vulnerable. Mr Hodgman,…
‘Mind-blowing’: honour for man behind snow sports glory
For more than two decades, Michael Kennedy helped Australia’s winter athletes chase Olympic dreams. Now, the veteran sports administrator has set out on a journey of his own. After calling…
‘Apples with oranges’: Labor brushes off Kiwi PM’s dig
Labor has laughed off the New Zealand prime minister’s criticism of the capital gains tax, arguing the two nations have very different systems. After Kiwi leader Christopher Luxon said introducing…
FOI to die? Albanese’s nuclear strike on transparency
So adamant is the Albanese Government to keep AUKUS nuclear waste plans secret, they initiated a Federal Court appeal to overturn an Administrative Review Tribunal transparency win. Rex Patrick reports.…
‘Someone else’s knife fight’: AUKUS doubts resurface
The AUKUS agreement is “full steam ahead”, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists, despite renewed criticism over the nuclear submarine deal. In the latest alteration to the defence agreement with the…
Tick of approval for upping the volume at iconic venue
Gigs at one of Australia’s most famous landmarks are about to get louder, with one noted concert-goer throwing his weight behind the move. Along with lifting capacity limits at the…
Leaked WhatsApps, embarrassing emails: it’s bad for British politics that privacy is now dead | Simon Jenkins
The principle underlying the release of the Mandelson papers is that officials are always ‘on the record’ – but our leaders must be able to speak their minds freely Did…
When I claim my black Britishness in this age of intolerance, here is the music that goes with it | Hugh Muir
A wonderful thing happened on a visit to the new V&A East: a very public, taxpayer-funded soundtrack of my life This is surreal. I’m standing in the new home of…
The best new cycling and ebike trails in Melbourne and surrounds
Bike trails around Victoria have received extensive upgrades, including more spots for ebikes. With many trails accessible by public transport, it’s a great time to go for a ride Ebike…