Prepare for a summer of discontent
The timing of the next federal election is likely to condemn us to an excruciatingly long unofficial campaign, sapping all the fun to Christmas and beyond, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Analysis
Campbell: Why are Australians so bloody miserable?
It’s taken a Pom to point out that we are richer – much richer – even than countries we think of as our peers. But it’s not something we really grasp let alone celebrate.
Albanese has a decision to make: Keep Rudd or sack him
Kevin Rudd has eight months before the US election to find his way into Donald Trump’s good graces but – in the meantime – Anthony Albanese must weigh the probabilities.
Albanese’s initiative ‘brought tears to their eyes’
We are hearing first-hand from parents, schools, charities and community organisations about the benefits of the School Student Broadband Initiative, writes Michelle Rowland.
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Biggest issue Aussie voters care about most
Australia’s Baby Boomers, Millennials, mums and dads and every state and territory are united on one thing this election. HAVE YOUR SAY
NSW election sends ‘shudders’ to PM
The NSW election result will raise concerns for Prime Minister Scott Morrison and raises a key question as the federal election looms.
Airstrip sparks wild China invasion claim
It’s a little known airfield built on red dirt in the middle of nowhere. Should we believe claims that it leaves Australia exposed?
Desperate move to save property market
Australia is facing economic disaster but there’s one thing we can do to improve things. Let’s hope we don’t wait until it’s too late.
The wrecking ball of Australian politics
IT HAS already destroyed four prime ministers. And now the very same wrecking ball is about to smash Scott Morrison as well.
‘Battleground is cost of living’
LABOR leader Bill Shorten appealed to mum and dad voters and disgruntled workers in a speech where he outlined his plan to win the next election.
Liberals need a Hanson whisperer
MASSES of conservatives are now cleaving the Coalition’s base, winning over thousands of voters. Yes, the factional plague has infected the Australian right.
Australia is at its best standing together
THERE was a divisive element to the federal election but our future lies in embracing and working with Asia toward joint prosperity, writes Jeff Kennett.
If PM pulls off a win, stop scapegoat bleating
ANALYSIS: THERE’s so much finger-pointing going on right now, someone’s going to sprain something.
The PM must learn to talk Queenslander
THE next election will be based in Queensland, the home of Pauline Hanson, Clive Palmer and Sir Joh. It could be within three years. So he better catch up … fast.
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