Snowy 2.0 legal cost avalanche – more public money spent hushing more public information
The Government has confessed to the Senate that it has spent $600K on lawyers to prevent the early warnings signs of Snowy 2.0 cost and schedule blowouts from being made…
No peace prize for Trump. Will fragile Gaza deal hold?
The Gaza ceasefire has started following Trump’s peace plan. Cause to celebrate, but many questions remain about what’ll happen next. Marika Sosnowski on ‘strangle contracts’ with the devil. There are…
Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home
Hopes of ongoing peace in the Middle East are extending to Australia but the nation’s deep-seated racism also needs to be tackled, the race discrimination commissioner says. Supporters of Palestine…
Trump says ‘there seems to be no reason’ to meet Xi
US President Donald Trump says on his social media site that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip…
‘Absolute shemozzle’: embattled ANU head faces probe
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has defended her stewardship of one of Australia’s most prestigious universities amid allegations of bullying and widespread dissatisfaction on campus. Ms Bishop fronted a Senate…
Hastie left with a Scarr in Liberals immigration spat
The Liberals under Sussan Ley are determined to walk a moderate path on immigration, despite calls for a more populist approach championed by high-profile backbencher Andrew Hastie. This much was…
Former NDIS provider fined millions over man’s death
A company caring for a mentally disabled man who died after walking into traffic has been hit with a record civil penalty against an NDIS provider. Aurora Community Care’s “ongoing…
Free speech and journalism suffer poor legislation. What’s the scam with 18C?
Justice McDonald has forced journalist Mary Kostakidis to continue her lengthy and expensive fight against the Zionist lobby. What’s the scam? The scam is that Section 18 of the Racial…
Shocked ex-Wallabies star kicked out of social club
Independent senator David Pocock is dismayed at being booted from a parliamentary social sports club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby sponsor. The Australian Parliament Sports Club hosts friendly…
Winklevoss twins’ crypto exchange launches in Australia
A crypto exchange founded by American tech entrepreneurs and twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss is promising to work closely with regulators as it expands its presence in Australia. Gemini has…