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.
Opinion
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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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.
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Even before his inauguration, the return of Donald Trump is driving a sweeping cultural transformation, and Tom Minear argues it will affect Australians too.
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.
Bond: Albo either loves this minister or hates her guts
Spare a thought for the Labor MP that just inherited responsibility for fixing the biggest mess in Australian politics, writes Caleb Bond.
Why Biden deserves ‘a lot of credit’ for Gaza truce
Gaza should be controlled in the short run by a coalition of ‘the good guys’, writes academic Ran Porat as he praises Joe Biden for his role in the ceasefire deal.
Ironic Year 12 twist no one mentions until you fail
This is what falling short of your high school or uni course targets really looks like, writes Tom Bowden.
Maiden: Can Libs’ ‘big swinging d*cks’ dud Dutton’s deputy too?
Peter Dutton says he’s a strong leader but we’re about to find out if he’s strong enough to stop history repeated for his female deputy, writes Samantha Maiden.
Shahin: Who’s to blame for Aust’s woes? Look in the mirror
Politicians are not the only people responsible for Australia’s social agenda, setting boundaries or guiding important changes, writes Sam Shahin.
Stupid signs of our times: Sure you’re not pregnant, boys?
We used to rely on common sense to stay safe but that’s been replaced by stupid, offensive and expensive visual pollution, writes Jess Adamson.
The ‘euphoric’ mum moment I wasn’t supposed to enjoy
It’s a milestone that some say leaves a parent feeling aimless and empty. So why didn’t I feel like that, writes Robyn Ingerson.
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