The Voice reveals shake-up for season 29 as a trio of popular judges set to return Season 29 of the reality singing competition will air in spring 2026 The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025
Right-wing political group Advance is in the headlines. What is it and what does it stand for? Political lobby group Advance has been back in the headlines this week. It was revealed an organisation headed by the husband of the Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism, Jillian Segal, donated A$50,000 to the group. The Conversation · Jul 16, 2025
Morabo Morojele: Lesotho’s swinging jazz drummer who became a literary star We use the term “Renaissance man” very loosely these days, for anybody even slightly multi-talented. But Lesotho-born jazz drummer, novelist and development scholar Morabo Morojele was the genuine article. The Conversation · May 21, 2025
View from The Hill: if Jacinta Nampijinpa Price became Liberal deputy it would be a wild ride Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s confirmation she will run for Liberal deputy has put the members of an already shell-shocked party into a new spin. The Conversation · May 11, 2025
Albanese’s government might not thrill, but it has shown unity and competence – and that’s no mean feat The Coalition’s election campaign of 2025 has a strong claim to be considered among the worst since federation. I know of none more shambolic. Barely a day passed without some new misstep or about-face, some embarrassing revelation about a candidate, some new policy condemned by experts as half-baked, uncosted or… The Conversation · May 3, 2025
Google Voice adds three-way calling support alongside its interface rework Google highlighted the rollout of its three-way calling support in Voice. Android Central · May 1, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Key markers on the bumpy road to this election When we look back, we can see the road to election day has had a multitude of signposts, flashing red lights, twists, turns and potholes. Some came before the formal campaign; others in the final countdown days; some have been major, others symbolic. The Conversation · May 1, 2025
The rise of right-wing Christian populism and its powerful impact on Australian politics As Australians cast pre-poll votes in record numbers, it is not only political parties and candidates who are trying to influence votes. The Conversation · May 1, 2025
When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem “Women’s” issues are once again playing a significant role in the election debate as Labor and the Liberals trade barbs over which parties’ policies will benefit women most. In the latest salvo, the opposition has announced a $90 million package to combat family and domestic violence. The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025
This election, disinformation is swirling on Chinese social media. Here’s how it spreads Since 2024, the RECapture research team has been monitoring political disinformation and advertising in Australia. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025
Half way through the campaign, how are the major party leaders faring? More than two weeks in, we know one thing for sure. This time, the election campaign does matter. The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025
‘Shame, disgust, horror’: Kate Grenville faces her family history of stolen land in Australia – and asks us to feel it with her How do Australians feel about knowing the territory we inhabit was violently stolen from First Nations people? In Unsettled, Kate Grenville explores this through her own feelings. “I’ve been circling this book for years,” she writes. The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025
View from The Hill: uninspiring leaders, stressed voters and the shadow of Trump make for an uncertain contest The usual story for a first-term government is a loss of seats, as voters send it a message, but ultimate survival. The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025
Peter Dutton Is Keen On A Referendum To Deport Dual Citizens With A Criminal History Opposition Leader Peter Dutton — who spent months calling the Voice referendum a waste of money — is now floating the idea of holding one over deporting Australian citizens. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 17, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2025 Afternoon Update: Tropical Cyclone Alfred delayed; report finds voice referendum normalised racism; and a battle of the birds The system is now expected to make landfall on Saturday morning as a category two storm
AAP · Mar 6, 2025 'No safe space': racist incidents called out in report Instances of racism are most commonly occurring online, according to a report, but its authors say there's 'no safe space' to avoid abuse.
Android Central · Feb 27, 2025 It's now easier to delegate Google Voice calls and transfer your number Google Voice is getting two key updates aimed to make using the phone service in personal and business settings easier.
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025 Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer, dies at 95 Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer has died
AAP · Nov 27, 2024 First Voice to parliament urges meaningful change Australia's first Voice to Parliament has a "heavy burden" to prove itself but presents an opportunity to create better lives for First Nations people.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024 First Nations Voice makes history in South Australia: ‘We are determined to prove you wrong’ Inaugural address from Leeroy Bilney, outlining racist history of Australia and future challenges, greeted with acclaim
Inverse · Nov 18, 2024 61 Years Later, 'Dune' Just Changed the Origin of Its Most Famous Superpower In 'Dune: Prophecy,' the origin of the Bene Gesserit power of "the Voice," seems to have been changed. But has it?
BANG Premier · Nov 15, 2024 Blake Shelton relieved to escape the 'hamster wheel' after The Voice exit Blake Shelton is pleased to be focusing on country music again after escaping the "hamster wheel" following 12 years as a coach on TV series 'The Voice'.
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2024 How should Australian media cover the next federal election? Lessons from the US presidential race Media coverage in Australia of the US presidential election and of the Voice referendum in October 2023 offer some pointers to what we might expect during next year’s federal election campaign.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2024 Donald Trump's US election win was a moment we'll never forget Letters: 'His composure was something I hadn't seen'
Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024 Stockton ferry isn't just a delightful three-minute journey, it's vital transport Readers have their say on the issues of the day.