February
Guess what shocked 4000 right-wingers in London about Australia
The conference dubbed “Woodstock for conservatives” displayed the growing confidence of the right, showing the shift in the Western intellectual landscape.
Trump ‘in a fantasy land’ on Ukraine, says Abbott
The former prime minister’s comments threaten to undo Rupert Murdoch’s efforts to maintain good relations with the new US administration.
Dutton is not playing Trump card, Morrison says
The former prime minister says the opposition leader isn’t trying to mimic the US president, and the Australian political system wouldn’t let him.
Costello, Abbott, Credlin join global New Right circuit
The global conservative circuit has a growing cohort of Australians.
January
Peter Dutton is not Donald Trump. He can’t afford to be
The opposition leader’s role in delivering marriage equality should be a reminder that he is not an unyielding arch-conservative, as a growing narrative by his detractors suggests.
December 2024
Political figures turn out for Kevin Andrews’ state funeral
Former prime minister Tony Abbott read the eulogy for the long-tim conservative Liberal MP at a service attended by politicians from both sides.
‘We need an end to antisemitism’: PM speaks at Sydney Jewish Museum
Anthony Albanese, Allegra Spender speak after Jewish community “outraged and deeply saddened” by Woollahra attack. Follow live updates.
The drama at Anthony Pratt’s New York party
Actor Chris Rock stormed out of the New York shindig, but singer Keith Urban got the joint jumping.
Anyone for tennis? Albanese needs to avoid the January jinx
A wander through some recent prime ministerial summers shows us that the season is stuffed with political danger.
Dan Andrews makes Anthony Pratt’s New York party
Rich Lister Anthony Pratt has wasted no time getting settled into his new home.
November 2024
Vale Tom Hughes: Distinguished last cab off the rank
A giant of Australian law, reforming attorney-general and a powerful behind-the-scenes figure, Tom Hughes leaves behind a remarkable legacy.
Domino’s CEO exits; Coalition attacks Joyce; Trump’s top 5 tech bros
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
October 2024
Gina Rinehart buys Peter Dutton’s table for Perth party
The list of things the opposition leader has to be thankful for Rinehart keeps getting longer.
Guilt-mongers and hedonists: Jordan Peterson rails against society
Jordan Peterson delivered his speech via video link and did not attend a high-powered dinner on Monday night at the Opera House.
Bennelong restaurant preps for Jordan Peterson and ex-prime ministers
Dining with the popular online conservative sends a signal about the current state of Liberal party ideas.
What Tony Abbott taught Liz Truss about handling illegal immigrants
Attempts by the previous British government to thwart people smuggling by deporting illegal immigrants to Rwanda was based on advice by Tony Abbott
Albanese has failed on antisemitism: Howard
Two former Liberal prime ministers and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have accused the Albanese government of allowing antisemitism to fester.
September 2024
‘The kingmaker seat’: The former Uber exec tasked with taking on the teals
Returning to Australia after almost a decade as an executive with Uber in Asia, Liberal candidate for Curtin Tom White says the ride-share giant helped shape his free market approach to politics.
ScoMo’s new private office may need new private toilet
The former prime minister is lining up his office in Sydney’s CBD.
‘Beautiful chaos’: Iconic Melbourne power diner owner calls time
Simon Hartley has hosted every prime minister since Gough Whitlam at his CBD restaurant Becco. But on Friday, he held the last supper.