Communities warned to prepare as weather system takes right turn – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2025
Politics and property – how our leaders are among the privileged using legal loopholes to build their wealth Not so long ago, former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull was branded “Mr Harbourside Mansion”, a moniker bestowed upon him by his own side of politics. The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025
Peter Dutton’s $30 Million Property Portfolio & That V. Timely Share Purchase, Explained Been hearing a lot about Peter Dutton and something to do with bank shares? Here’s why. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 27, 2025
View from The Hill: the mud flies, but will the voters take much notice? In these scrappy days before the prime minister announces the election date, the mud and the personal insults are flying, despite the politicians knowing voters hate this sort of thing. The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025
View from The Hill: government nabs Coalition policy on foreigners buying houses, Dutton eyes action on insurance companies With the unembarrassed audacity parties show as an election nears, the government has stolen the opposition’s policy to ban foreign investors buying established homes. The Conversation · Feb 16, 2025
Fears Australia’s GST could be next target in Trump’s reciprocal tariff threat Economist argues GST is not protectionist and should not attract any new levy from the US but concern remains for steel industry The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2025
First Nations Groups Call For Action As National Apology Marks 17 Years “It is a yearly reminder of the deep and distressing reality of on-going harm – of failed policies and actions resulting in more of our children than ever before being ‘taken into care’." Pedestrian.tv · Feb 13, 2025
Minister says pair of Sydney nurses unable to practise nationwide – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2025
Do parties win elections because of their leaders, or in spite of them? History shows it’s a bit of both The upcoming federal election will see the incumbent Labor prime minister, Anthony Albanese, face off against Liberal opposition leader, Peter Dutton. We’ll likely see a strong focus on the personal qualities and performance of the two leaders. The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the "dire" reality for Indigenous children. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
Trump is now flagging tariffs on steel and aluminium. Can Albanese win an exemption for Australia? The Albanese government is set to mount a major effort to win an exemption from a proposed 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the United States foreshadowed by President Donald Trump. The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025
Albanese to speak with Trump as US president announces 25% tariff on steel imports Ministers were seeking return of Turnbull-era exemptions ahead of US president’s announcement of new duties on steel and aluminium The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2025
Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attempt to secure Australian companies an exemption from US tariffs in a direct phone call with President Donald Trump. AAP · Feb 10, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2025 ‘It’s a lie. Pure and simple’: Kevin Rudd’s office bluntly rejects USAid claims circulating online As humanitarian aid organisation is gutted by Trump administration, Rudd’s office says neither he nor Asia Society received funding
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2025 Rudd and Keating statues decapitated in mass vandalism attack on 20 prime ministers’ busts Early investigations point towards four people and a white ute spotted around Ballarat Botanical Gardens on Thursday morning
AAP · Jan 23, 2025 Four vandals cause $140k damage to PM statues Police are on the hunt for four vandals who decapitated two statues of Australian prime ministers and damaged another 18 figures.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2025 Australian billionaires Anthony Pratt and Gina Rinehart praise Trump in US newspaper ads ahead of inauguration Rinehart lauds ‘outstanding leader’ while Pratt says he is ‘honored to support your call to Make America Great Again’
The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2025 Can Australia’s political centre hold off the populist embers being set ablaze by Trump? Donald Trump is unlike any politician Australia has ever seen. But could a demagogue in his image emerge?
AAP · Jan 16, 2025 US ambassador Rudd has made 'direct contact' with Trump Australia's ambassador to the US and former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd has reached out to Donald Trump's incoming administration ahead of his inauguration.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025 Peter Dutton’s greatest hits might get him elected but he’s not immune to the bad democracy trap The opposition leader recognises voters’ anxiety and pessimism. Yet his solutions may intensify these forces
AAP · Jan 12, 2025 Penny Wong 'honoured' to attend Trump's inauguration Penny Wong will attend Donald Trump's inauguration, becoming the first foreign minister in recent memory to receive an invitation for the ceremony.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 1, 2025 Scott Morrison rings in the New Year with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago resort Former Australian prime minister posted a photograph with himself, his wife Jenny and Donald and Melania Trump on X
The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024 At first glance, Australia’s new treaty with Nauru seems to be a win-win. But questions remain At first blush, today’s announcement that Australia and Nauru have signed a security treaty offers something for both countries. Australia increases its influence in a region in which it feels threatened by China. Nauru receives economic assistance and reliable banking services.
The Guardian - US · Nov 20, 2024 Outcry over stalemate on Gaetz report; Bernie Sanders’ Senate vote on blocking some arms to Israel fails – as it happened Democrat Susan Wild says committee chair Michael Guest mischaracterized meeting and committee will reconvene in December; US Senate to also vote on two resolutions on mortar rounds and a GPS guidance system for bombs