‘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.
Opinion
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
‘Supermarket profits feel like a kick in the teeth to all Aussies’
It’s no wonder Aussies are being driven to cheap fast food after seeing the consumer watchdog’s inquiry into supermarket prices, Julie Cross writes.
It shouldn’t be a bare-knuckle salmon battle
Being honest about salmon farming a good start to gaining social license, writes Professor David Adams
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‘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.
Weak, juvenile Democrats overwhelmed by Trump
In the first three weeks of Donald Trump’s second term, Democrats seem lost on how to oppose him. Tom Minear assesses their tactics and argues for a simple alternative.
Goers: I swear Jetstar needs a good kick up the Qantas
There is currently no expletive in English sufficient to describe my experience with this airline, writes Peter Goers.
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