John Farnham’s 20 best songs
From soaring ballads to a song that belongs on every road-trip playlist, these are the tracks that underscore why ‘the Voice’ is a national treasure In the lead-up to a…
I’m nearly 30, a virgin and feel lonely. The manosphere is trying to draw me in – where else can I seek assurance? | Leading questions
The manosphere says this type of suffering is targeted neglect, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But your suffering gives you the ability to make your part of the world better.…
Australia’s approaching summer fills me with dread. I’m not equipped to battle 40C | Rebecca Shaw
When people say they love the heat, I presume they either have air conditioning or are lying As a cultured citizen of the globe (social media), I am witness to…
Sydney’s most improbable AFL finals run may continue but culture questions are here to stay
As Swans turn sights on Fremantle for the preliminary final, their suspended players are still the story on and off the field Four weeks ago, the Sydney Swans were preparing…
Alan Jones on Trial: A prominent athlete takes the stand | Week 7 – podcast
For the first time, seven weeks into the criminal trial of Alan Jones, a complainant came face-to-face with his alleged offender in the courtroom. The former athlete, known as complainant…
I used to think AI would kill us all, until the techbro CEOs said AI will kill us all and now I’m not so sure | First Dog on the Moon
Is AI going rogue the worst that could happen? Maybe not … Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met…
The Guardian view on Sweden’s election result: an opportunity that progressive parties must not squander | Editorial
After a desperately tight race, voters rejected the prospect of the far right in government. A potential centre-left coalition needs to seize the moment European progressives searching for reasons to…
No matter how deranged and delusional your podcast is, Liz Truss can go further | John Crace
In the Trusster’s latest appearance, she says Blair and Brown had a plot to dismantle civilisation and the Tories were part of the woke establishment Some things you can set…
The Guardian view on the Houthi advance in Yemen: another vital Middle East artery becomes a battlefield | Editorial
The extraordinary success of the rebels, and Saudi counterstrikes, threaten economic havoc. But the country’s civilians are paying the highest price Even in a region beset by turmoil and learning…
Why is the White House being so weird about Natalie Harp again? | Arwa Mahdawi
The president’s assistant travelled with him to Ireland – which really shouldn’t be much of a story. But his comms team seems determined to make it one Passport, money, emotional…