The Liberals and Nationals sat in parliament like divorced parents at a wedding – with no reunion in sight | Josh Butler
Labor struggled to contain their glee with the new-look opposition reduced to the similar size as the crossbench Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Amid…
Now that Israel has admitted the Gaza death toll is accurate, don’t let apologists move the goalposts | Ben Reiff
Having rubbished the health ministry’s figures, they are now saying what matters is the civilian-to-militant ratio. See that for what it is Israel’s official and unofficial spokespeople are in damage…
Never forget Epstein’s little helpers – the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina Hyde
I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls Like a lot…
What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators | Greg Jericho
The prospect of a cash rate increase on Tuesday changed dramatically over the past month. One wonders if the Reserve Bank listened more to the commentariat than the data Greg…
Australia’s long, complicated energy transition is finally working – and not a moment too soon | Tony Wood for the Conversation
Renewables and energy storage contributed more than 50% of supplied electricity last quarter as real progress is being made – but it’s not yet job done Ten years ago, if…
Jon Stewart on Epstein files: ‘I’m just not sure anybody is going to be held accountable’
Late-night hosts rued the lack of consequences for any rich and powerful men named in the latest batch of documents Late-night hosts reacted to the latest batch of Epstein files,…
I confessed a deplorable secret about motherhood to a friend – and it changed my life | Polly Hudson
The ‘mum noir’ film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You brought back the difficulties of those challenging early days of parenthood, and the conversation that freed me up emotionally…
‘Crime is a disease. Meet the cure’: Sylvester Stallone’s self-serious cop movie is ludicrous fun
Cobra’s politics are definitely on the iffy side and it takes itself very seriously indeed – but there’s absolutely no reason for you or I to “Crime is a disease.…
How will Labor’s Thriving Kids work and who is still eligible for the NDIS?
New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the NDIS. Here’s what you need to know Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Who is Israel’s president Isaac Herzog and why is his visit to Australia expected to prompt mass protests?
Herzog has been invited by the government on the basis of healing wounds after the Bondi attack, but some fear his visit will simply provoke further division Follow our Australia…