Albo’s bid to try and polish up his act
After a long honeymoon period gave way to a series of stumbles, Labor’s fortunes are in the balance as the PM loosens the purse strings, but will it be enough writes James Campbell.
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Four reasons why I believe we can find Rachelle’s killer
Former Detective Sergeant Damian Loone, who was critical in helping convict Lynnette Dawson’s killer, reveals the reasons why he believes Rachelle Childs’ murderer can also be found.
‘Totally not our fault’: What Jim Chalmers really meant
Totally lost in Jimnomics? Fortunately our fiscal whisperer Joe Hildebrand has translated what the Treasurer said in his Budget speech and what he really meant. See the video.
Wooley: Albo’s fishing for a political win
It’s unlikely the Prime Minister’s pro-salmon farming stance will influence the upcoming election result, says Charles Wooley
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Keyboard warrior or king, time to take Trump literally
It has long been said Donald Trump should be taken seriously, not literally. Now he is backed by a team that doubles down rather than backs down, Tom Minear argues it is time rethink that.
‘Someone needs to get rid of public service free loaders. Go Dutton’
Peter Dutton has outlined how his mega Medicare boost would be funded – and not everyone is a fan. HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Where’s the money coming from?’
The $8.5bn Medicare pledge to increase GP bulk-billing was a bold bid to win over voters – even adopted by the Opposition. But not everyone is onboard. HAVE YOUR SAY
AFL star: We have a duty of care to protect our wild places
Young people need to be part of the conversation when leaders make decisions, writes Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce
Wooley: Neither Albo nor Dutton are all that inspiring
The quality of political leadership both in Australia and overseas has resulted in deep and widespread discontent across the globe, writes Charles Wooley
The alarming truth about Trump’s shot at Zelensky
Vladimir Putin is the dictator responsible for the war in Ukraine, but not according to Donald Trump. Tom Minear argues there is a worrying reason for his offensive crack on Volodymyr Zelensky.
Australia First: How Dutton should deal with Trump
After weeks of criticising Kevin Rudd, Peter Dutton pivoted to back Anthony Albanese in the face of Trump’s tariffs. Tom Minear argues he changed tack for an important reason.
‘She is not worthy of representing this country in any capacity’
Sam Kerr’s tawdry saga has concluded – but the conversation is only now just starting about what happens next to the Matildas star. HAVE YOUR SAY
Wooley: World might be ending but I’ve decided not to panic
There are enough threats right here on our turbulent planet … never mind the ones hurtling through space, says Charles Wooley
What Albo needs to do to dodge Trump’s tariffs
Anthony Albanese’s pitch to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs is simple: we are not ripping anyone off. The President appears to have listened, but the PM has not convinced him yet.
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