‘Complete joke’: Comedy of errors led to Sunak’s demise
Voters stopped listening to Rishi Sunak and the Tories months ago and have just been waiting for their chance to kick them out, writes Sky News’ Laura Jayes.
Voters stopped listening to Rishi Sunak and the Tories months ago and have just been waiting for their chance to kick them out, writes Sky News’ Laura Jayes.
This wasn’t a competition; it was a wipe-out. But there was something Donald Trump did that left Biden appearing frail, confused and dazed, writes body language expert Katia Loisel.
So it turns out government bureaucrats have been enjoying some nice little perks too on the back of the NDIS. Things like secret golf trips, drinks and fancy meals. This has to end.
In the Northern Territory, everything is heavily discounted or free – until it isn’t, writes Matt Cunningham.
The bigotry on display against Jerry Seinfeld across Australia and a despicable attack on a Labor MP leave no more room for excuses, writes David Penberthy.
The first US presidential debate was a disaster for Joe Biden. It was so bad that, for the first time, his allies finally began to speak publicly about their panic, says Tom Minear.
From the moment Joe Biden opened his mouth, cheers and jeers from those watching quickly turned to groans and silence, writes Annelise Nielson.
I’ll always believe that Morant was following orders and that he became a scapegoat of empire – but he was also a war criminal, writes Peter Goers.
You can blame journalists or Labor’s inability to make an argument stick if you want, but there’s only one word to describe this “indefensible” furore, writes Samantha Maiden.
Too many frail elderly Aussies like my dad are forced to take up a hospital bed while they wait for aged care, writes Sue Dunlevy. And some are still waiting after six months.
In a week where we learnt terror groups are radicalising autistic kids in Australia, why is it up to a billionaire to take up the fight with social media, Julie Cross argues.
The only way to view the floor price of alcohol policy as a success is to manipulate the data in a way that distorts reality. Because the raw data shows this policy has had no impact in reducing alcohol-related harm, writes Matt Cunningham.
Australia cannot surrender on laws to hold social media giants accountable, News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller has told a parliamentary committee.
Nothing in what Federal Labor says about nuclear power has anything to do with science, writes David Penberthy.
Hunter Biden’s lawyers filed a motion for a new trial following his conviction in a gun case. But what they did next has left onlookers baffled.
US sports do a far better job than Australian leagues in making players give interviews. But when Dustin Martin refused to talk before his 300th game, Tom Minear didn’t care. This is why.
If politicians like Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan had any respect for Australia’s King’s Birthday honours, they’d give theirs back, writes David Penberthy.
Our biggest cities are so congested they’re almost unliveable. Eleven years since Kevin Rudd flew to Darwin with a plan to develop northern Australia, we might pause to wonder where we would be today if he’d got his way, writes Matt Cunningham.
Does anyone feel like we have seen this election movie before? Over and over and over again, writes Samantha Maiden.
Qantas’s new system to speed up boarding could prove painful for passengers if the US is anything to go by. Here’s why.
Bill Shorten’s had a tough week, with criticism over how much his speechwriter is paid. Julie Cross imagines what a cheaper (perhaps less professional speechwriter) might produce.
A national energy regulator report has confirmed Power and Water has put to bed the mad, full steam ahead approach to renewables – even if the government is still pretending 50pc by 2030 is achievable, writes Matt Cunningham.
The AFL is clearly not shy about stealing good ideas from rugby league, so when is it going to toughen up and take back Origin, writes Caleb Bond.
In just one generation, we have gone from magic to madness argues News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman Michael Miller, who is calling on Australia to impose a ‘social licence’ to force Tech monopolies to play by Australian rules.
The Prime Minister is serene in public, but there are goings on behind the scenes, writes Samantha Maiden.
You would think that Anthony Albanese had just appointed Che Guevara or Vladimir Lenin, writes Samantha Maiden.
The CLP should be an unbackable favourite to win the next election – but there’s been a recent change in the government that might translate to a change in its fortunes, writes Matt Cunningham.
Australia’s conservatives need to wake up and smell the roses when it comes to the way women are treated, promoted and recognised, writes David Penberthy.
Ricky Gervais was blasted and JK Rowling threatened with arrest after making comments offensive to trans women. Is there no end to this silliness, asks Julie Cross.
Most men won’t think twice as the end of daylight saving rolls around – but for women, it’s a reminder we still can’t go outside without fear, writes Emily Olle.
We should be very worried about the toxic ills of social media on today’s children – for selfish reasons.
A series of scandals has renewed debate over the belated US decision to legalise sports betting, and Tom Minear argues it should jolt Australia into action as well.
Like Australia’s speed skating Olympian Steven Bradbury, who came from behind to win gold, a royal living in the shadows has become the surprise leading man.
There is a systemic problem with racism in every police force in Australia but they need to acknowledge it exists before we can solve it, writes Douglas Smith.
Donald Trump’s attack on Kevin Rudd was mild, particularly compared to the views of the ex-PM’s Labor colleagues. But Tom Minear argues he still has a problem.
The Northern Territory is a big place with even bigger potential and our Labor Government is proud to be investing in its people, writes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
It’s not hard to understand why so many of us get misty-eyed thinking about Australia’s golden era at the turn of the century, writes David Penberthy.
The Northern Territory’s disgusting domestic violence statistics should put us all to shame. Yet for some reason we can’t seem to take this issue seriously, writes Matt Cunningham.
Conspiracy theories about Kate Middleton’s health are no longer contained to the social media feeds of ‘weirdos’, but are being obsessed over by ‘normal’ people, writes Julie Cross.
Let’s not kid ourselves that being friendly to the grizzly bear will save us when it decides we look tasty, writes Caleb Bond.
One ex-PM on a collision course with a great power would be enough of a worry, but Penny Wong has two to deal with, writes Samantha Maiden.
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.
Dressing pets in elaborate outfits might be appealing for social media, but does it really serve a pet’s best interest?
“For everything we love about Darwin, this is no longer a place where we feel safe”: Those who love the Territory should not be considering leaving in fear of an ongoing crime wave – but they are, writes Matt Cunningham.
Arthur Edwards, who has been a royal photographer since the 1970s, has weighed in on Princess Catherine’s photoshop saga. Have your say.
Aged care homes have had a bad rap for their culinary offerings – and for good reason, writes journalist Julie Cross. See why she opted to dine at one for lunch.
There are two good reasons to rid Australia of TikTok, and communist spying is not even the main one, writes David Penberthy.
As if using our accounts to track our every move wasn’t bad enough, now the banks are gambling with national security, writes Caleb Bond.
In the history of time, no royal picture has divided the globe as much as that fake Kate family snap, writes Amy Bissett.
If it’s bad to be a bastard there’s a long list of Aussie icons and leaders who never got the message, writes Peter Goers.
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