Is this Sussan Ley’s worst nightmare? | Fiona Katauskas
She’s facing some tough calls See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
‘Binge theatre’: why Summer of the Seventeenth Doll continues to crackle with life 70 years on
Ray Lawler’s drama became an international hit in the 50s, playing London, New York and eventually the silver screen. Now it’s being restaged as part of the ‘Doll trilogy’ in…
A tale of two Scott Farquhars: how one small change set back political transparency in Australia
Australia needs a balance between protecting the privacy of donors and preserving the transparency of how political parties are funded Want to get more charts in your inbox every fortnight?…
Japan wins, Australian consumers lose. Intense lobbying revealed
While Australian consumers suffer near record-high energy prices, Japan’s multinationals are on-selling Australian LNG. What’s the scam? The scam of gas exports keeping domestic supply low and prices high is…
‘I won’t walk away’: embattled Starmer to Westminster
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is refusing to heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, pledging to fight on after his appointment of Peter…
Japanese gas giants’ Canberra lobbying record exposed
Japanese companies with gas export interests have met with Australian policymakers at least two dozen times in recent years, as an analysis asserts narratives pushed by both countries do not…
This was planned. And Chris Minns owns it.
NSW Police have assaulted dozens of peace protestors who gathered to protest the visit by Israeli president Isaac Herzog to Australia. Andrew Brown was there. I was there. Not watching…
Roblox warned over ‘disturbing’ child grooming reports
Controversial gaming platform Roblox has been put on notice, with persistent reports predators are targeting kids with sexually explicit and suicidal material. Communications Minister Anika Wells has requested an urgent…
Languishing Libs warned leader swap won’t stop the rot
The Liberals are expected to have a new leader in coming days, but a spill will do little to cure their dire polling woes, an expert warns. The party is…
Protesters beaten, arrested as Herzog visit continues
The Israeli president is set to carry on with his Australia tour after thousands attended a protest against his visit, which descended into chaos. Protesters were pepper sprayed, arrested, beaten…