Trump diplomacy
Rudd operates as ‘foreign minister’ in DC: Top Biden adviser
US President Joe Biden’s top adviser on Asia has strongly backed Kevin Rudd, after the former PM made his first public comments since Donald Trump’s election victory.
- by Matthew Knott and Peter Hartcher
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McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe
Congratulations to Kate McClymont for the seminal role her thorough, principled investigations played in the apprehending of Alan Jones.
Fix the planning system – now that’s a good plan
Successive governments over many decades have wound back spending on public housing, sending people into the private rental market. We need more modest, cheaper-to-build homes.
‘Dangerous’: Caroline Kennedy blasts cousin RFK Jr’s vaccine views
The departing US ambassador said: “I grew up with him, so I’ve known all this for a long time; others are just getting to know him.”
- by Matthew Knott
‘It’s not money’: Bitcoin has ‘no role’ in the Australian economy, says Bullock
RBA governor Michele Bullock has dismissed claims that cryptocurrency is an “alternative currency”, even as the price of bitcoin soars to a high.
- by Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Koala habitat destruction is a disgrace
How many times do we have to read stories about the NSW government’s failure to deliver the Great Koala National Park?
Under fire from Trump-world, Rudd highlights his networking abilities
The former golf caddy who sent an ominous social media post about Australia’s top diplomat has been described as “the ultimate insider” in Donald Trump’s entourage.
- by Matthew Knott and David Crowe
Looking ahead, PM must focus on strong change
Shaun Carney has asked some questions our prime minister needs to address. The Voice referendum’s failure was not a good start to his tenure but the government has not been an embarrassment to this nation – as were the previous Coalition governments.
Editorial
Foreign relations
Rudd spoke sense about Trump. It’s a vengeful News Corp that has the explaining to do
Media campaigns can be a force for good. This one by News Corp is a disgrace.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Can PM tame Trump on trade? Perhaps, but we need to talk about Kevin
Preparing for the new US president, Anthony Albanese is attempting to walk an agreeable but assertive Australian path. It will take more than tough talk.
- by David Crowe
‘Politics is tough,’ Trump tells Biden in post-election White House visit
It must have been as surreal an experience for Biden, the 81-year-old president, who beat Trump for the presidency in 2020 and had mounted a second campaign that ended short.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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