Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency – as it happened This blog is closed, you can continue to follow updates on our US politics live blog here The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2024
As the US opts for more of Trump’s unpredictability, Albanese will be focusing on what he can control The return of the disrupter-in-chief will also elevate the level of tension in global politics exponentially The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2024
How Will Donald Trump Or Kamala Harris Winning The US Election Affect Australia? How would a Donald Trump or a Kamala Harris presidency impact Australia? Associate professor David Smith explains it all. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 5, 2024
Guardian Essential poll: US gender divide in support for Harris and Trump mirrored among Australians There was strong support for legal abortion among respondents surveyed about the US election, but almost 60% agreed with key elements of former president’s platform The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024
A second Trump presidency would put Australia on a collision course with the US Amid the frantic effort to help Kevin Rudd build bridges, there is Australian diplomatic, military and bureaucratic panic about the 50/50 prospect of a second Trump presidency The Guardian - AU · Nov 4, 2024
US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet Donald Trump's favouring of trade tariffs concerns some among Australia's political class, but one expert says he and his rival are similar on foreign policy. AAP · Nov 3, 2024
Afternoon Update: not guilty verdicts in high-profile Sydney rape trial; Trump calls US a ‘garbage can’; and how to think about dying High-profile Sydney man found not guilty on two counts of rape but jury unable to reach a verdict on three other rape charges The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2024
Kevin Rudd had secret agreement with Julia Gillard to hand over power after two terms, new book claims Political memoir by former factional boss Kim Carr also alleges Gillard used 'tricked-up’ polling funded by the mining industry to build case to oust rival The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024
After 25 years of piss-taking Australia’s politicians, the ‘disturbingly accurate’ Wharf Revue bows out The minds behind the satire reflect on a quarter century of politics and belters The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2024
Police allegedly pepper-sprayed 13-year-old at Sydney rally, legal observers say – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024
Australia thought it was done with Trump, now the US treaty ally is readying for his possible return Canberra is focused on what a second Trump presidency could mean for Aukus – its deal to acquire nuclear-powered submarines The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
From union rabble-rouser to ‘cringe socials’, Bill Shorten was a master of retail politics Labor’s Icarus flew high as a ‘future prime minister’ but ultimately watched his highest ambitions crash and burn The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
Retiring Shorten took control of his destiny, Albanese says – probably a little later than PM would’ve liked Bill Shorten and Anthony Albanese have had a complicated political relationship, at times simmering with tension. Today, however, the PM wished him well The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
Former federal Labor leader Bill Shorten to quit politics and become vice-chancellor of University of Canberra Ex-union leader, who led ALP to two election defeats in 2016 and 2019, has announced upcoming retirement The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024 Australian PM caught on camera joking with senior US official over funding of Pacific policing plan Anthony Albanese tells journalists to ‘chill out’ over comments filmed in the wings of Pacific Islands Forum
AAP · Aug 28, 2024 'Take the lane': Albanese denies US Pacific police plan A video of what Anthony Albanese calls a "private conversation" with US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell shows a chummy relationship on Pacific policing.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2024 Hunter Defence Conference hears opposing views on national strategy Kevin Rudd says Australian companies will benefit from AUKUS.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2024 Defence sector leaders at Hunter conference to talk strategy shift US ambassador Kevin Rudd and Premier Chris Minns are speaking.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Luxon struggling to win over Kiwis in tough NZ times As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon visits Austalia this week, it's clear that back home he is battling to win the affections of Kiwis.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024 Walzing Matilda? Australia sees something familiar in Tim Walz Some have noticed the Minnesota governor bears a resemblance to several former Australian PMs, as one website dubs the VP candidate ‘Oz-coded’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024 Trump and Vance’s misogyny and cynical identity politics mean Australians can’t ‘just chill’ about the US election America remains the west’s most influential nation – which is why I fear for a world where Republican leaders could be in power
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024 Mining giant to cut 700 jobs – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2024 Former PM leaps to Hunter's defence at upcoming sector conference The defence sector is worth $1.5 billion to the Hunter.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2024 Exclusive Brethren students exposed only to material that conforms to church’s ‘ethos’, former teachers claim Former staff claim OneSchool Global network does not offer some subjects in year 11 and 12, including biology, but spokesperson says school students have taken ‘high level art, sciences and social studies’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2024 Students under near constant surveillance at Exclusive Brethren-linked schools, insiders claim School laptops are allegedly monitored by a roster of church members, with parents sent summaries of their child’s internet use