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…
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…
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…
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…
Angus Taylor’s tough talk on migration puts politics over policy and risks feeding damaging stereotypes | Alan Gamlen
If the opposition leader is serious about fixing the migration system, he should start by creating clearer pathways for people already contributing or stuck in limbo indefinitely Follow our Australia…
Starmer, Burnham, Farage Polanski: they make a week in politics feel like an eternity in Hades | Marina Hyde
It’s your life in their hands, but what kind of life is that? No wonder a wearied, confused public has mobilised into tribes – or just tuned out On the…
ABC ombudsman declares Laura Tingle’s Israel analysis ‘duly impartial’ as complaints campaigns gain traction | The Weekly Beast
And veteran Nine journalist Laurie Oakes delivers a masterclass in political reporting at Old Parliament House Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email,…
Trump’s new Moms.gov website is an anti-choice hub that misleads women | Moira Donegan
Site provides little in the way of actual support for pregnant women – but does direct them to deceptive pregnancy centers On the website’s landing page, a photo of a…