Campbell: Why are Australians so bloody miserable?
It’s taken a Pom to point out that we are richer – much richer – even than countries we think of as our peers. But it’s not something we really grasp let alone celebrate.
Analysis
Albanese has a decision to make: Keep Rudd or sack him
Kevin Rudd has eight months before the US election to find his way into Donald Trump’s good graces but – in the meantime – Anthony Albanese must weigh the probabilities.
Albanese’s initiative ‘brought tears to their eyes’
We are hearing first-hand from parents, schools, charities and community organisations about the benefits of the School Student Broadband Initiative, writes Michelle Rowland.
Right-wing think tank claims Voice bias
A conservative think tank says fact checking agencies were overwhelmingly biased against the Voice to Parliament’s No campaign.
‘Evil’: Stan Grant breaks silence on No vote
The former ABC presenter has revealed why he’s “grateful” he never waded into the Voice to Parliament debate.
The law is catching up with Trump
After entering a plea to election interference charges, there was none of the showmanship that has defined Donald Trump’s political career. He looked upset, angry and every bit his age.
Trump desperate in the face of indictment
Donald Trump is facing four criminal charges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Yet he still claims he is the victim of a persecution “reminiscent of Nazi Germany”.
Dutton’s huge failure has ‘killed’ the Liberals
The party can now kiss goodbye to regaining any of the extra seats lost to the Teals, says Joe Hildebrand.
‘Dangerous’: Why Australia can’t be naive about China
There’s one key reason Australia can’t afford to ignore China and the threats it’s making right on our nation’s doorstep, argues Tom Minear.
‘Cause for optimism despite bleak situation’
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is not about portraying veterans as broken or about undermining Australia’s Defence capability or proud military history, writes Commissioner Nick Kaldas.
Trump’s return threatens AUKUS pact
Donald Trump’s planned White House return could put the AUKUS submarine program at risk, writes Tom Minear.
Surprising shift among young voters
Millennials and Gen Z have abandoned the Coalition in a historic shift, as voters label Scott Morrison the least popular pollie of all time.
What the heck is this Voice?
A referendum on a Voice to Parliament is a good deal for Australia and it doesn’t take a great leap of imagination to see the benefits it will bring, writes Dean Parkin. Find out what it means.
Credlin: Joyce fights for beliefs unlike Greens-sounding challenger
Darren Chester was nowhere that mattered the last time the Coalition was out of office and only promoted under the Turnbull regime, which says everything you need to know about his core beliefs, writes Peta Credlin.
Why conservative-turned-teal voters are being had
Like lemmings, teal-voting female and young voters believed changing the government would change the narrative, writes Peter Gleeson.
One move that could make or break Albo
Australia is on the cusp of a historic change to its constitution but there is one thing that could bring it all crashing down at the final hurdle.
Knife’s edge: David Pocock ahead in ACT Senate Race
Former rugby union player David Pocock is on track to become the ACT’s first independent senator. We take a look at how this would change territory politics.
Giant killers: How six teal women took down ScoMo
Six career women have emerged as the giant killers who swept Scott Morrison from power. The arrival of the teal independents represent a seismic shift in Australia’s political landscape.
Buckle up for a ‘complicated and nasty’ ride
Australia is now embarked on a classic big-spending Whitlam-style Labor agenda mixed up with a new-age big-spending Dark Green agenda. It is not going to end well.
LNP torn in two directions, Labor also in need of self-reflection
As bloodletting begins in the Coalition, Labor also faces tough questions despite being able to form government, writes Matthew Killoran.
How good is Qld? Still good, just not good enough this time
Queensland remained stubbornly loyal to Scott Morrison, but this time it wasn’t the full story, writes Paul Williams.
Six reasons why voters dumped the Liberals
Despite skilfully guiding Australia through the pandemic, the Morrison government has been ousted from power. Miranda Devine outlines six possible reasons why.
What election wipe-out in Victoria means for Libs
The bluest of blue ribbon seats are gone in Melbourne — so how will the Liberals find a way to claim their heartland back?
Qld set to be home to two of the most powerful men in politics
Queensland is set to be home to two of the most powerful men in politics after the election, writes Matthew Killoran.
Pathetic ‘Guilty Party’ must grow a spine
Let the Liberals be Liberals again — because the mewling Guilty Party of self-haters is finished if it doesn’t get off its knees.
Albo: ‘There are some things we can’t afford to repeat’
As we watch the march on Anzac Day, we remember those who have paid freedom’s price — and the many still paying its price, Anthony Albanese writes.
How Labor is toeing China’s red line
The Chinese embassy would have given Richard Marles an elephant stamp for being such a patsy in his full-throated rah rah Beijing speech.
Marles’ Chinese takeaway is a strange message
With Labor Leader Anthony Albanese off the campaign trail, it should have been his deputy’s day in the sun but he is hamstrung by confused speeches on China, writes James Campbell.
The Albo and ScoMo that I know
Social media makes it look like Albanese and Morrison are the two biggest frauds in Australia – but that’s not the blokes I know, writes David Penberthy.
Gleeso: We need a fact-checking body for election scare campaigns
Forget a federal ICAC, just let voters know when they’re being taken for a ride, writes Peter Gleeson.
Moment that proved Albo can win
The start of Anthony Albanese’s election campaign was marred by awkward blunders. But a key moment this week proves you can’t underestimate him.
Morrison right to feel blessed for healthy children
Shaming parents, like Scott Morrison, for wanting and feeling blessed to have healthy children does nothing to improve the life of disabled Australians.
Albo’s luck runs out: How it’ll affect his campaign
Anthony Albanese has mingled so much since the election campaign began it was only a matter of time before his luck ran out, writes Clare Armstrong.
Foothold on our doorstep: Gravest concern facing next government
An increasingly aggressive China could have troops on the ground just 2000km from Australia within weeks, writes Matthew Killoran.
Albo makes mistake every Aussie has made
Anthony Albanese attempted to use a trick from Scott Morrison’s playbook but made an embarrassing mistake every Australian has made at a party. James Weir recaps.
Australia warned of Chinese ships’ ‘fast move’
Australia has been warned to brace for Chinese ships and aircraft to arrive in the Solomon Islands. This is what it means for us.
Blow for blow: Leaders locked in close contest that defines campaign
The first leader’s debate of the campaign proved to be extraordinarily close, just like the election, writes Matthew Killoran.
Left-leaning Liberal now a warrior for Labor
Matt Kean’s noisy crusade against Katherine Deves has been a gift to Labor leader Anthony Albanese, who has made a powerful election pitch by saying the Liberals are tearing themselves apart.
Has controversial Katherine cancelled herself?
The PM refuses to cancel her. Senior Libs back her. But the candidate who sparked the debate about trans women in sport has gone quiet, writes Samantha Maiden.
Albanese needs to focus on selling his vision
Labor cannot rely on Morrison just losing seats where voters are fed up with him – Albanese must convince Australia he will be a better leader. He hasn’t done that yet.
Photo reveals Albo’s secret weapon
A brief but telling moment during Anthony Albanese’s election campaign has revealed a major advantage for the Labor leader.
Why Albo wants to sidestep cashless debit card questions
Anthony Albanese is known as a political street fighter, so his reluctance to be front and centre of the pensioner scare campaign is notable, writes Matthew Killoran.
Editor’s view: Perfect forum for leaders to connect with voters
Election campaigning is at its raw best when all the minders are removed from the conversation and it’s just the candidates talking directly with the voters, writes the editor.
Trailblazer of gender-bender sports
The Federal Election has become a referendum on whether to allow biologically male transgender athletes to play women’s sport. But what about biological males who play like girls, asks Joe Hildebrand.
Editor’s view: Coal communities deserve honesty
Queensland’s future with coal is not a binary choice between “stop coal now” and “digging it all up”. It is somewhere in the middle, writes the editor.
Woof woof! Barking mad campaign has the party faithful salivating
If politicians are a reflection of society, we must be a pretty shabby lot who will vote for whoever promises to give us the most money, writes Mike O’Connor.
LGBTQ+ community deserves respect, not ridicule
For too long gay, lesbian and gender diverse people have been political fodder for conservatives, like Katherine Deves, who want to impress the religious right.
Was Albo’s risky Bluesfest move genius or major fail?
Labor leader Anthony Albanese took a major risk going on stage at Bluesfest only to be booed by a crowd who didn’t want to hear from politicians. Was it the right move? Vote in the poll.
Two rules Albanese broke this week
With the first week of the election campaign going abysmally for the Labor Party, it’s time for Albo to show the Australian public why he should be their next PM.
Why Albo’s election campaign could be dead in days
Anthony Albanese has already used up eight of his nine lives in one week — so will he again fall flat at Wednesday’s debate?
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