Albanese basks in Modi limelight. And, his weird podcast interview
This week, we're talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister's...
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‘The world has changed’: Peter Hartcher on China’s extraordinary missile test
China launched a rare ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday. It wasn't just putting nearby countries...
Trump’s red card intervention in the World Cup
Allegations of cheating and sporting corruption have followed the revelation that Donald Trump intervened in the FIFA World Cup to overturn...
Why this bird flu is a lot more dangerous than the last one
Over the weekend, a particularly deadly strain of bird flu was confirmed in NSW for the first time. This takes the total of confirmed cases...
A thousand girls, neon lights: Human toll of Thailand’s sex tourism industry
The death of 17-year-old Thai girl, Thanchanok Donhomla, has shocked Australia, and sparked fear among sex workers in Pattaya. Thanchanok's...
Labor’s tax changes hit the property market, will a Liberal ‘rebrand’ turn the party around?
The government's capital gains tax and negative gearing changes are now legislated, and this week there has been some early data on how thes...
Antisemitism is feeding all forms of extremism: Peter Hartcher on ASIO boss’ striking speech
In December last year, Australia was confronted with its worst-ever incident of antisemitic violence when gunmen killed 15 people on Bondi B...
'Only a rort if you're not in on it': Inside the Big Build scandal
The Victorian government has staked its reputation, to a large extent, on an ambitious infrastructure program – termed the Big Build b...
Is the Karl Stefanovic saga a midlife crisis or media evolution?
Karl Stefanovic was the face of Australian morning television for 25 years. Lauded for wearing the same suit for a year to highlight sexism,...
In an age of information overload, this is what happens to our brains
For decades, neuroscientists have offered opposing theories for how our brains process the risks and rewards of daily life. Some thought our...
High risk or the right time? Zali Steggall on the new teal party
This week independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender announced they would form a new political party, Community Strong Australia. Ste...
Peter Hartcher on Australian nihilism, fear and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation
More Australians feel unsafe in the world than ever before, according to new research from the Lowy Institute. And it is this environment of...
Starmer ousted: Why the British government is in turmoil
After months of criticism, and two significant scandals, Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as British prime minister. So, why is the country on...
'Be sensible and keep your mouth shut': The private school facing allegations of control
With heritage-listed sandstone turrets and iron gates, the Redeemer Baptist School promises Sydney parents the private school dream: a prest...
From dust to dust: Is human composting the new way to bury the dead?
For decades now, if someone died, there were two choices: burial, or cremation. But soon, Australians may get a third choice for how they ch...
Falsities, nastiness and the Trump ‘vibe’ tapped: Hanson at the Press Club
The hottest ticket in Australian politics this week was Pauline Hanson's first address to the National Press Club, which happened on Wednesd...
Ultimate grudge match: Can the Socceroos silence the American hype?
A big first-game upset over Turkey sets the scene perfectly for a grudge match in Australia's crucial game against the World Cup hosts at 5a...
Donald Trump says he has a peace deal with Iran. But does he?
What have Iran and the United States actually agreed to in the memorandum of understanding that the two countries announced over the weekend...
6000 students. 1000 places. Competition for our best schools has never been tougher
This weekend thousands of teenagers will sit the entry exam for one of four select-entry government schools for high-achieving students in V...
‘Breaks every rule’: What the KPMG scandal is all about
They are one of the big four accounting firms. Government agencies and major corporations trust them to audit their books and ensure everyth...