Why Trump really wanted to let rip in inauguration speech
Donald Trump had been talked out of the darkest parts of his speech by his wife Melania and JD Vance, his Vice President. But he still wanted to let rip, says Tom Minear.
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To understand Trump 2.0, you need to go back to the future
If you want to understand what the Trump 2.0 presidency is going to look like, pay attention to what many listeners will have tossed aside as a bit of rhetorical bluster, says James Morrow.
Trump’s TikTok save is illegal – does anyone care?
Donald Trump and TikTok’s owners are defying the law in their plot to save the popular app. Tom Minear argues it is a reminder of how deeply unserious US politics has become.
Goers: Instant fix for Gen Z’s housing grind
The young endlessly complain that they’ll never afford a house but they are merrily drinking their deposits one $7 latte at a time, writes Peter Goers.
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Bond: Let’s count all of Albo’s greatest hits
The first term is meant to be when a PM convinces us he should get a second dance around the maypole, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Parents are right to be angry at public schools
A Catholic school “experiment” should spell the end of Australia’s Choose Your Own Adventure approach to teaching kids.
Why a new era awaits Trump’s presidency
When Donald Trump takes his oath in January, the president-elect will be stepping into a world that’s dramatically changed since his last time in office.
Big clue Australia could dodge Trump tariffs
Donald Trump’s tariff threat sent shockwaves through Australia’s economy, but there is a glimmer of hope that we could avoid the worst of his trade attacks.
Penbo: Molly the Magpie’s biggest threat is flocks of feral stickybeaks
Just as the joyless bureaucrats back off, the owners of the beloved native bird face a new miserable twist, writes David Penberthy.
Bond: Ironic twist in Gen Alpha’s sudden climate shift
I don’t mean to gloat while people are suffering, but I saw this coming, writes Caleb Bond.
Penbo: Bizarre snub confirms Qantas is now a national joke
You’re not a national carrier if foreign airlines do a better job of serving Australians than you will, writes David Penberthy.
Maiden: It’s a war of words as senators fight it out
The extraordinary stoush over Fatima Payman’s citizenship sparked by Pauline Hanson resulted in chaotic scenes, writes Samantha Maiden.
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