Australia budget 2025: the seven graphs you need to see These are pure Labor tax cuts – just what the ALP should be all about – but why are we still letting gas companies get off scot-free? The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025
Security beefed up after temple named on bomb plot list The discovery of an explosive-laden caravan with a list of possible Jewish targets has put communities further on edge amid rampant anti-Semitic attacks. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
View from The Hill: another Liberal moderate to leave Dutton team A second member of the shadow cabinet has announced he is quitting parliament, further depleting the moderates’ presence in the parliamentary Liberal party and boosting the chance of the teal candidate in the Sydney seat of Bradfield. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024
Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police. AAP · Dec 7, 2024
The Liberal party is 80 years old. But what would Menzies think of Peter Dutton’s divisive negativity? The purpose of a political party, Menzies believed, was not just to occupy the government benches but to serve the national interest The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2024
View from The Hill: What if Bill Shorten had become PM in 2019? Politics is full of “what ifs?” As Bill Shorten prepares to exit parliament early next year, and Anthony Albanese may be on the path to a minority government, the question invites itself: what if Shorten had won the 2019 election? The Conversation · Sep 6, 2024
Josh Frydenberg rules out seeking Kooyong preselection Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out attempting to displace Amelia Hamer as the Liberals’ candidate for Kooyong. The Conversation · Jun 3, 2024
Josh Frydenberg pours cold water on idea of running in Kooyong after major blowback Jane Hume is against opening preselection for former treasurer while Karen Andrews argues he would be ‘absolute asset’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2024
Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate. AAP · Jun 2, 2024
Former ADF chief to report on Zomi Frankcom’s Gaza aid convoy death in ‘coming weeks’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2024
View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg mulls political temptation after Kooyong gets new draft boundaries Josh Frydenberg is mulling over whether to try to make a lunge for his old Melbourne seat of Kooyong, now that new circumstances have suddenly raised his political heart rate. The Conversation · Jun 2, 2024
Mixed emotions over possible Frydenberg revival Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg is reportedly reconsidering taking a tilt at the seat he lost at the last election despite a woman being pre-selected. AAP · Jun 2, 2024
As News Corp rages over Laura Tingle, Sharri Markson bewails an ‘explosion of racism’ across Australia Murdoch’s empire down under has been quietly reorganised – with a long, slow cull of journalists expected to follow The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2024
ABC denies holding emergency talks after Laura Tingle’s ‘racist country’ comments criticised in Murdoch press Tingle says Australia is a ‘racist country’ in response to question at Sydney writers’ festival about Peter Dutton’s immigration policy The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2024 Developer withdraws from controversial Toondah Harbour project Walker Corporation pulled out of Moreton Bay development after Tanya Plibersek proposed rejecting it on environmental grounds
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024 Tanya Plibersek plans to reject a $1.3bn development at Moreton Bay. Why was it so controversial? Conservationists have been fighting for years to protect the wetlands at Toondah harbour from the proposed luxury apartments and shops
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2024 Tanya Plibersek rejects Toondah Harbour project over impact on globally significant wetlands Walker Corporation had proposed 3,000 apartments, marina and shops for the site, which is a critical habitat for the endangered eastern curlew
AAP · Mar 23, 2024 Amelia Hamer takes on Monique Ryan in Kooyong contest The grand-niece of former Victorian premier Rupert 'Dick' Hamer is the Liberal candidate chosen to fight independent Monique Ryan for the seat of Kooyong.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024 Interest rate rise unlikely after sluggish quarter of GDP growth, Australian economists say Spending on Taylor Swift concerts defies pattern of consumers tightening their belts, with CBA predicting a September rate cut
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 12, 2024 Don’t Fall For Peter Dutton’s Grift: People Fighting Over Culture Wars Is What He Wants Peter Dutton started a culture war about Woolworths' Australia Day catalogue. Here's why we need to be weary of outrage media.
The Conversation · Oct 1, 2023 Why do I suddenly owe tax this year? It could be because the Low and Middle Income Tax offset is gone, forever Why do I suddenly owe tax this year?
The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023 View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg puts political ambition aside to remain in business Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s decision to put a business future before an attempted political revival is a blow for the Liberal Party, but a relief for the teal member for Kooyong, Monique Ryan.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 Josh Frydenberg is choosing life over politics – which paves the way for Full Dutton Former treasurer’s decision not to contest the next election dents any Liberal party hopes of an alternative to Peter Dutton’s wrecking-ball strategy
AAP · Sep 21, 2023 Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2023 Josh Frydenberg won’t run in Kooyong at next election after Goldman Sachs appointment Former treasurer will become chairman of investment bank in Australia and New Zealand in move that prioritises ‘precious time’ with his family