‘Irreplaceable’: Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies
Midnight Oil’s founding member and drummer Rob Hirst has died at the age of 70 after a near three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. In a post to the band’s Facebook…
The Rise of the Billionaires. Democracy for sale to the highest bidder?
Recent data shows that the world’s richest people own a larger share of the world’s wealth than ever, making a mockery of the ‘trickle-down’ effect and threatening democracy. Aleta Moriarty…
The problem of Jiang Bu was most thoroughly exposed in the relationship
If one only reads Jiang Bu’s online expressions, it’s very easy to be drawn into his rhythm: he speaks harshly, takes a high stance, as if he always stands in…
Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to support exiled prince
Hackers have disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country’s exiled crown prince and urge security forces to not “point your weapons at the people”. The…
Fighting for the right to hate | The West Report
Labor and the Coalition are close to Parliament rushing through a package of antisemitism, hate speech, extremism, and gun reform laws. #auspol Prohibition does not work, neither will these laws…
Valentino made royals and movie stars feel beautiful
Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose glamorous gowns – often in his trademark shade of “Valentino red” – were fashion show staples for nearly half a century has died…
Djokovic continues to make Australian Open history as tour’s elder statesman
Serb showed off astounding movement in 100th win in Melbourne to begin his 22nd grand slam season in style The very first point of Novak Djokovic’s 2026 season offered an…
‘I don’t want to be a punching bag’ – retirements mar dramatic day at Australian Open
Félix Auger-Aliassime surrendered with cramp while Britain’s Fran Jones was among a list of injured players forced to bow out in Melbourne “I’ve honestly got no bloody clue what happened…
Can new hate speech laws help bring people together? Fiona Katauskas
Opinions are divided Continue reading…
Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final
Hosts believe Senegal walk-off affected game’s outcome Brahim Díaz says his ‘soul hurts’ after Panenka drama Morocco’s football federation has announced it will pursue legal action over the chaotic and…