The April 26 Edition
When Jacinta Price vowed to “make Australia great again” earlier this month, the crowd fell silent for a moment. The NT senator’s Trumpist reference may have worked a treat six months ago, but it has now become an election liability. Donald Trump’s rise has been blamed, in part, on the US Democrats’ poor job of talking to working-class voters. Labor faces similar challenges here, largely because its base has transformed over the past few decades – demographically, culturally and, yes, financially. As writer Gay Alcorn points out in her compelling cover story this week, once-rusted-on Labor seats, like Werriwa in Sydney and Werribee in Melbourne, have suffered significant losses in support for the party. As the son of working-class parents, both of whom worked in factories all their lives and never owned property, I’ve noticed a sense of grievance today that wasn’t there in the past. One thing hasn’t changed: these voters want a party and a leader who listens, and who’ll stand up to the big end of town – especially billionaires who claim they don’t belong to the “elites” themselves. Greg Callaghan, acting editor.
Analysis
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Support for Labor in its heartland has been waning. Can it win the battlers back?
Labor has been bleeding rusted-on, working-class voters in traditionally safe seats for years. What’s gone wrong, and can the party turn it around?
- by Gay Alcorn
‘I see you. I hear you’: How Warwick Schiller ‘reads’ the equine mind
The Australian-born trainer attracts a global following for his ability to understand horses – and one chestnut gelding taught him how.
- by Candida Baker
‘Miracle’ weight-loss drugs shut down desire, but where’s the fun in that?
Drugs such as Ozempic cut our craving for food. But they can’t control our hunger for all the good things in life.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Two of Us
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‘Why wait?’ Emma and Martin bonded over their early-onset Parkinson’s
The couple met doing advocacy work and have been dating for almost a year. Now they appreciate the good times together, and help each other through the bad.
- by Katie Cunningham
Dicey Topics
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‘Is it sexier to swerve?’: Actor Toby Schmitz pivots to his fallback plan
The TV and theatre performer discusses how to endure working out, who he likes spending money on and writing a convincing sex scene.
- by Benjamin Law
Modern Guru
Modern Guru
Should I tell the braless friend of a friend that her breasts wobble?
Let her celebrate her jiggle, writes our Modern Guru.
- by Danny Katz
Asteroid
Chewed up and spat out by another day, Larni and Kyle watched impassively as Princess, their mastiff, emptied her bowels onto their sun-bleached back lawn. “Apparently, an asteroid might collide with Earth in a few years,” Larni said, sipping a bird-bath-sized glass of riesling. “If it hits …” She gestured an explosion. “Wouldn’t be the end of the world,” Kyle responded. Larni cocked an eyebrow: “Um, it literally would be.” “Sure,” Kyle said, gesturing vaguely with his beer bottle, “but it wouldn’t be the end of the world, would it?” Larni, catching on, nodded. “Nah, I guess not.” Words by Paul Connolly. Illustration by Jim Pavlidis.
Mum’s the word: Four book picks for Mother’s Day
Plus: Get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
- by Nicole Abadee, Frances Mocnik, Damien Woolnough and Barry Divola
Maternally grateful: Mother’s Day gifts she’ll appreciate
From shortbread to Chanel, biodynamic wine to body cleanser … here’s a smorgasbord of suggestions.
- by Frances Mocnik
Yoghurt-marinated chicken tray bake with potatoes, feta and pomegranate
A rewarding weeknight chicken bake, with minimal clean-up.
- by Danielle Alvarez
Ready, set, lunch: Welcome to the age of the express (and affordable) lunch
Gone are the days of the expensive long lunch. Here’s where to find some of the best express midday deals right now.
- by Terry Durack
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