Australia
Grey nomads

This short story is an *IA Writing Competition (fiction category) entry.  
A warning

This poem is an IA Writing Competition (fiction category) entry.  
It’s only right if it's done by the Right — otherwise it’s just not cricket

For those who move in elite circles, there is really only one rule: it’s never wrong if it’s ...  
Last refugee leaves Nauru: Cruel processing regime to stay

Although the last refugee has left Australia's much-criticised offshore detention centre on Nauru ...  
Vale Barry Humphries: Possums to gather at Opera House for chunder session

Dr Lee Duffield remembers the creator and personifier of Dame Edna Everage, and judges his life ...  
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King's coronation was theatre with bad actors

Millions were spent on the coronation ceremony of Charles III, a dreary occasion reminding all of ...  
Progressive coalition government is the future for Australia

Australia's two-party political system is archaic, providing PM Albanese with an opportunity to ...  
Former chief law officer Christian Porter sues Australia with Clive Palmer

It may not be illegal, but there is something seriously amiss when the former chief lawmaker of ...  
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EDITORIAL: Former chief law officer Christian Porter sues Australia with Clive Palmer

Former Attorney-General Christian Porter is representing billionaire Clive Palmer in a $300 ...  
Australia Day is a symbol of oppression to First Nations peoples

To show true compassion and respect to Australia's First Nations peoples, Australia Day should be ...  
Poll suggests English tabloid readers believe sending King Charles to Australia a good idea

A new UK poll has discovered a visit from King Charles III to a colonial outpost might just be ...  
The ABC of talking to neighbours

Successive budget cuts and ABC mismanagement have been detrimental to projecting a positive ...  
Celebrating some of our Great Australian Places

Jim Kable reviews a new book by Graham Seal featuring stories of the funny, curious and downright ...  
Constitutional change requires a courageous strategy

Constitutional change is possible and a proposal should be given to the Albanese Government on how ...  
An Australian republic should start with a new Constitution

The Australian Constitution is an archaic document that doesn't reflect the values of contemporary ...  
Another Australia: Exploring cultural diversity

Elizabeth Spiegel shares her thoughts on a new book in which 12 diverse writers reveal another ...  
Amid the world's upheaval, Australia is still the lucky country

With violence and hatred occurring overseas, it's worth reflecting on the positives of living in ...  
Royal glamour holding Australia back from becoming a republic

The romanticism and dazzle of royal pageantry are keeping Australia from becoming a republic.  
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