MAGAZINEThe Weekend Australian MagazineA seismic change in American voter behaviour delivered Donald Trump his victory at the ballot box. I should know, I saw it firsthand – and it could have ramifications for us all. | LISTEN NOW
Yaron Finkelstein
Climate changeRenewable energy & economyLabor is on course to head to the federal election without a 2035 emissions reduction target as the agency tasked with providing advice considers the likely effect of Donald Trump’s presidency.
WorldThe TimesMarco Rubio, the Florida senator nominated by Donald Trump for secretary of state, says the conflict between Russia and Ukraine ‘has to end’, and a ceasefire should be US policy.
Alistair Dawber and Hugh Tomlinson
newsNewsWireThe man hand-picked by Donald Trump to lead the US’ foreign agenda has given his unwavering support to the significant security deal.
From disco to DCThe TimesThe US President-elect chose the band, whose singer denies that the hit is a gay anthem, to play at his inauguration next week.
Will Pavia
Warning to ChinaWorldIncoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his confirmation hearing to say the trilateral agreement could secure ‘a better strategic outlook’ for its partners in the Pacific.
analysisThe Wall Street JournalThe finalising of the ceasefire deal owes much to the impending transfer of power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump, sparking a pointed debate over who deserves the credit.
Michael R. Gordon and Alexander Ward
US-AUSTRALIA ALLIANCEPoliticsAnthony Albanese notes that Donald Trump couldn’t make it to Australia during his first term, when the Coalition was in power.
energyMining & EnergyDonald Trump wants to increase fossil fuel production which has the potential to trigger a global oversupply, however analysts say the big Aussie producers should be insulated for a while.
ExchangeDonald Trump isn’t backing away from his pledge to impose tariffs on imports and the uncertainty that’s generating is against a backdrop of fading expectations of further US rate cuts.
‘Axe liberal world order’WorldMarco Rubio, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, says China cheated its way to superpower status.
shaun tandon
RSVP ‘non’The TimesThe former first lady’s office did not offer an explanation for her absence after she also missed Jimmy Carter’s funeral yesterday.
Alistair Dawber
NewsWirePenny Wong has dodged a question about harsh remarks she made about Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration next week.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
LAST POSTLettersOur PM touts his affinity with Donald Trump over Peter Dutton’s but won’t put it to the test by attending the inauguration. Wise move. Why risk embarrassment?
Editorialit is vital that Penny Wong and Kevin Rudd’s roles as Australia’s special envoys at the inauguration do not spoil what must be our main aim with the advent of the new administration in Washington.
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‘Warrior culture’ rebuildThe TimesDonald Trump’s nominee as Defence Secretary has cast himself as a “change agent” as senators scrutinised his fitness to lead the world’s most powerful military.
Hugh Tomlinson and David Charter
The PM must call an emergency national cabinet meeting to deal with the most sickening outbreak of genuine racial hatred modern Australia has seen.
visitPoliticsAnthony Albanese invited Donald Trump to Australia in their first phone call a day after the incoming US president won the November 5 election.
ELECTION FRAUD REPORTWorldDonald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the result of the 2020 election if he hadn’t been elected four years later, said a report published on Tuesday.
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Business Breaking NewsAustralia’s share market finished in the green on Tuesday, led by the major resources and property stocks, and a surprise report out of the US.
Cameron Micallef