Trump’s tariff flip gives little reason for Aussies to be relieved
In Australia, there’s little reason to breathe a sigh of relief over the latest volley in Trump tariff tennis, says Vanessa Marsh in the US.
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Premier’s first sign of hubris – will he suffer the same fate as Bligh?
We’ve had our first glimpse of arrogance from Premier David Crisafulli, and he would do well to learn the lessons of the past, writes Robert Schwarten.
‘Supermarket profits feel like a kick in the teeth to all Aussies’
It’s no wonder Aussies are being driven to cheap fast food after seeing the consumer watchdog’s inquiry into supermarket prices, Julie Cross writes.
Dutton attempts to be Trump one day, Abbott the next
Peter Dutton’s plan to make Australia safe again via a costly referendum to expel the handful of unworthy immigrants is straight out of the Trump handbook, writes Robert Schwarten. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Take it from another ex-minister: Trad was right to demand her pick
Surely it’s not sensible to leave unelected bureaucrats to choose the person who a minister must most rely on, writes Robert Schwarten.
Hiding under the bed: Premier, you caused this mess, why don’t you fix it?
David Crisafulli was the presiding minister when the LNP let the loonies loose on water fluoridation, writes Robert Schwarten.
What Albo needs to do to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Anthony Albanese’s pitch to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs is simple: we are not ripping anyone off. The President appears to have listened, but the PM has not convinced him yet.
Goers: I swear Jetstar needs a good kick up the Qantas
There is currently no expletive in English sufficient to describe my experience with this airline, writes Peter Goers.
Shock that showed me I’ve been wrong about men
One minute you’re on high alert for the red flags and then this happens, writes Robyn Ingerson.
Penbo: Awkward new lesson on Australia’s crazy energy situation
There’s a yawning chasm between meaningful gestures and practical solutions that was laid bare again this week, writes David Penberthy.
Censori’s nude moment was all Kanye’s making
Sorry Bianca Censori, unlike scores of women before you, you may have worn the dress, but you didn’t own this moment. Kanye West did, writes Julie Cross.
Bond: DeepSeek isn’t a tech coup. It’s a threat to the West
Don’t give me any rubbish about freedom of speech for a country that doesn’t grant anyone else that right, writes Caleb Bond.
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