The kindness of strangers: I was hitchhiking with nowhere to sleep when a man gave me his bed for the night
It was pouring and traffic was drying up. Then a car came along and the driver asked where I was staying the night Read more in the kindness of strangers…
This 26 January, we should question Australia’s subservience to a different empire: Trump’s America | Paul Daley
What would it actually take for Australia to ditch Aukus, dispense with the little America cloak and rethink the alliance? Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
A nation of rich cowards? Ben Quilty on why we need our artists – podcast
After the cancellation of Adelaide writers’ week in a furore over free speech, conversations are being had about how much Australia value its writers and artists. The renowned painter Ben…
Japanese Yen surges as intervention risks lurk
Gold surged past $US5,000 ($A7,283) per ounce early on Monday following a turbulent week where tensions over Greenland and Iran rattled sentiment, while markets remained on tenterhooks after a rout…
PM says Canada not planning to pursue China trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. He was responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose…
Hate Speech. Protecting Israel’s reputation in Australia just got cheaper
Israel’s reputation is treated as a strategic asset to be managed in Western media and political domains. The Israeli ‘machine’ spends lot of money and effort doing it. The passing…
Protests planned amid calls for unity on Australia Day
Police and political leaders are pleading for cool heads to prevail on Australia Day following a summer of simmering community tensions. Every major capital across the nation will host Invasion…
Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours
From an Olympic legend to the sharpest legal minds, groundbreaking researchers and leading politicians, Australians from all walks of life have been recognised for their contributions to the nation. Some…
Trailblazing astronaut named Australian of the Year
As a little girl, Katherine Bennell-Pegg looked to the stars and dreamed of leaving earth. Now, she’s been awarded one of the nation’s highest honours. In 2024, Ms Bennell-Pegg qualified…
Are the “Four Pillars” of Australia Day rooted?
On Australia Day, we’re supposed to celebrate mateship, egalitarianism, freedom and prosperity. But what if these “pillars” of Australiana are myths? Andrew Gardiner reports. Each year at this time, academics,…