Trump desperate in the face of indictment
Donald Trump is facing four criminal charges over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election result. Yet he still claims he is the victim of a persecution “reminiscent of Nazi Germany”.
Analysis
Dutton’s huge failure has ‘killed’ the Liberals
The party can now kiss goodbye to regaining any of the extra seats lost to the Teals, says Joe Hildebrand.
‘Dangerous’: Why Australia can’t be naive about China
There’s one key reason Australia can’t afford to ignore China and the threats it’s making right on our nation’s doorstep, argues Tom Minear.
‘Cause for optimism despite bleak situation’
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is not about portraying veterans as broken or about undermining Australia’s Defence capability or proud military history, writes Commissioner Nick Kaldas.
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What election wipe-out in Victoria means for Libs
The bluest of blue ribbon seats are gone in Melbourne — so how will the Liberals find a way to claim their heartland back?
Qld set to be home to two of the most powerful men in politics
Queensland is set to be home to two of the most powerful men in politics after the election, writes Matthew Killoran.
Pathetic ‘Guilty Party’ must grow a spine
Let the Liberals be Liberals again — because the mewling Guilty Party of self-haters is finished if it doesn’t get off its knees.
‘It’s time for a radical reset’: Climate change tops agenda
Teal independents may have hamstrung the Greens in the polls, but Melbourne MP Adam Bandt says the results send a very clear message to Anthony Albanese’s new government.
Analysis: The Coalition could never have returned in its own right
The fact that this campaign continued right up until the polls closed, with both parties desperate to win the approval of the large group of “hard undecideds”, reveals an important truth.
How it all went so wrong for Morrison
In the end, the voters remained determined. Nothing Scott Morrison did could sway them – and it all came down to one key problem.
Our future looks messy and very ugly
This is a time like never before when we need a strong government with a clear majority. Instead we’re getting an utterly ineffectual leader held hostage by the Greens.
100m of rain set to smash Aussie state
Meteorologists are warning millions of Australians planning to vote this afternoon to bring a brolly, with parts of the east coast set to get soaked.
Why Albo’s girlfriend suddenly disappeared
Anthony Albanese’s partner was an “asset” in the early days of his election campaign, before being quickly moved out of the spotlight.
How WA could decide the election result
Experts have weighed in on how some key marginal seats in Western Australia may determine the next Prime Minister.
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