WATCH: Election takes a wild turn with shock development
A shock development is perhaps the ultimate sign of just how quickly this election campaign has escalated into a truly wild and unpredictable ride, writes Joe Hildebrand. SEE THE VIDEO
Analysis
Can anyone spot the difference in these pictures?
How many true differences could anyone name between the two parties vying for control of Australia’s future, writes Caleb Bond.
What you don’t know about the man behind the Teals
The son of Australia’s first billionaire now exerts huge influence on politics. How ironic that Simon Holmes a Court’s dad made a fortune from coal, oil and gas – and he’s trying to stop them.
‘More detail in a Chinese menu’: Sparks fly in energy row
A debate on clean energy policy that descended into a cacophony of Cantonese culinary quips was the most interesting thing out of Canberra since Budget lockup, writes Joe Hildebrand.
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Penbo: Trump is the new Covid – but Australia has the vaccine
If your mate rocked up wearing a Peter Dutton shirt and a red cap saying Make Australia Great Again, how would you react, writes David Penberthy. Have your say.
Playing dirty or well-played?: Three rules Dutton should know
Playing dirty or just well-played? It doesn’t matter – it’s just part of the political game. And Peter Dutton should know the three golden rules in politics.
Make Australian stuff again: Trump just gave us a great lesson
Everyone says they prefer Australian products but are we all really walking the talk, writes Caleb Bond.
Trim back outrage before we dye over moral posturing
Earnest champions of free speech might want to cool their jets on the cancel culture campaign over a saucy Nicolette Boele remark because, as Joe Hildebrand asks, is it a hill you really want to dye on?
Psychological warfare: How PM is taunting Dutton to win votes
Anthony Albanese may have had a stumble onstage, but he and Peter Dutton are engaged in a new battleground of psychological warfare. SEE THE VIDEO
‘When Dutton is talking about ANYTHING else it’s a bad day’
Unless the Coalition can find a way of fixing this, and soon, the election could be heading to an outcome that is not necessarily to its advantage, argues James Campbell.
People’s Cabinet exposes Albo and Mali’s weakest link
A small business influencer has laid bare the biggest issue for Anthony Albanese and Peter Malinauskas in election campaigns, writes Paul Starick.
WATCH: Aussie beef with tariffs, what it means for you
There could be several rate cuts as Donald Trump’s escalating trade war continues but Australians will feel some pain elsewhere with beef when they dine out. See our video.
‘Albanese just looks like a fool in comparison to Trump’
US President Donald Trump has announced the full scope of his “Liberation Day” program – and readers are joining the conversation. HAVE YOUR SAY
Penbo: If you still love Trump, you can’t love Australia
There can no longer be any rational basis for any Australian admiring what this bloke represents, writes David Penberthy.
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