The terrifying twist in Trump’s extreme aid freeze
When Donald Trump froze foreign aid, guards responsible for thousands of ISIS fighters walked off the job. Tom Minear argues it should make the president think twice.
Opinion
Op shop trend Aussies might want to rethink
There’s something about getting a bargain that’s exhilarating. But that’s getting harder and harder to do these days, writes Tom Bowden.
There’s rules for that now? New mum trap no one mentioned
As a new mum to a three-month-old son, the most shocking part of motherhood is discovering all the so-called rules, writes Elspeth Hussey.
Starick: Trump’s emergency calls for big Aussie power play
I’ve spent 30 years writing about energy changes in Australia – most of them for the worse, writes Paul Starick.
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Cunningham: Sense must prevail to prevent an avoidable death
It’s sensible if an Aboriginal child must be removed from their parents, they be placed with a family member or another Indigenous family. But adhering to this principle at the expense of the child’s welfare, as has happened in the past, is madness.
What the hell is happening in our aged care homes?
Aged care staff are being asked to study a guide on neglect. Signs to look out for include residents with untended wounds, weight loss and fear. What, they need a guide to tell them that, asks Julie Cross?
Penbo: Big worry for Albo in the most Aussie photo ever
Who do you think the people in this viral Australia Day picture will be casting their vote for, writes David Penberthy.
Penbo: Nazi losers expose massive threat in Albo v Dutton battle
If this sentence passed your lips this week, you’re no better than the neo-nazis marching on Aussie streets, writes David Penberthy.
Bond: 1 billion reasons we need an Aussie Elon Musk fast
Donald Trump has only been in the Oval Office for about 10 days but can anyone argue with these results, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Chalmers photo gives away what he really thinks
The Treasurer clearly didn’t want to be seen to be telling the RBA what to do. But his face said plenty, writes Samantha Maiden.
Labor can’t bank on ‘thanks’ from voters for a rate cut
Lower than expected inflation data buoyed prospects of an interest rate cut next month, but a resulting electoral boost for the Albanese Government is far from assured.
What the heck is JOMO? The new trend you’ll want to miss
Sometimes it’s nice to have the luxury of a big fat no, writes Robyn Ingerson.
Albo learns the wrong lesson from Kamala’s defeat
In the wake of Donald Trump’s return to power, Anthony Albanese offered a surprising criticism of Kamala Harris. Tom Minear argues he misunderstood her biggest mistake.
Hildebrand: ‘God I feel lucky to live here’
Australia’s certainly not perfect – neither is anywhere else in the world. ‘But, God I feel lucky to live here’, writes Joe Hildebrand.
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