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.
Opinion
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.
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.
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Downer: Two weeks of dramatic Donald. What have we learned?
None of us like all of his polices but you can’t deny the new US president has made an energetic start to his second term, writes Alexander Downer.
The terrifying twist in Trump’s extreme aid freeze
When Donald Trump froze foreign aid, guards responsible for thousands of ISIS fighters walked off the job. Tom Minear argues it should make the president think twice.
Op shop trend Aussies might want to rethink
There’s something about getting a bargain that’s exhilarating. But that’s getting harder and harder to do these days, writes Tom Bowden.
There’s rules for that now? New mum trap no one mentioned
As a new mum to a three-month-old son, the most shocking part of motherhood is discovering all the so-called rules, writes Elspeth Hussey.
Starick: Trump’s emergency calls for big Aussie power play
I’ve spent 30 years writing about energy changes in Australia – most of them for the worse, writes Paul Starick.
Penbo: Big worry for Albo in the most Aussie photo ever
Who do you think the people in this viral Australia Day picture will be casting their vote for, writes David Penberthy.
Penbo: Nazi losers expose massive threat in Albo v Dutton battle
If this sentence passed your lips this week, you’re no better than the neo-nazis marching on Aussie streets, writes David Penberthy.
Bond: 1 billion reasons we need an Aussie Elon Musk fast
Donald Trump has only been in the Oval Office for about 10 days but can anyone argue with these results, writes Caleb Bond.
Maiden: Chalmers photo gives away what he really thinks
The Treasurer clearly didn’t want to be seen to be telling the RBA what to do. But his face said plenty, writes Samantha Maiden.
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