Politics
Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation — baggage included

Barnaby Joyce has joined One Nation, continuing a political career defined by betrayal, ambition ...  
Bondi under fire: How Australia responded to terror and fear

What has changed after the Bondi terrorist attack on Sunday 14 December?  
A message to everyone except Brittany Higgins

Cancel culture may be noisy, but real accountability remains rare, especially for survivors of ...  
No entry, no growth: Australia’s immigration pause illusion

Halting migration might sound like a quick fix to Australia’s housing and economic woes, but the ...  
Trump’s decline into open corruption signals the end of America’s authority

While this year saw the demise of the USA as a global leader, next year may reveal its successo ...  
When it comes to standing up to fascism, unity doesn’t mean uniformity

As neo-Nazis train for violence, pretending mass rallies alone will stop them ignores history — ...  
Erasing Israel: Jewish Council’s antisemitism report misses the point

By omitting any mention of Israel’s actions, the Jewish Council’s latest report on antisemi ...  
Venezuela and the colonial enterprise

When small nations resist America, democracy becomes a game of pressure.  
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EDITORIAL: GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has sold a former community-owned Bowls Club to Chinese interests for ...  
Make Britain grate again: Between Reform and Conservatives, UK is out of ideas

British politics has rotted so badly you now need a cheese knife to understand it.  
Changing the climate in the Liberal Party

Now, at least and at last, the line is drawn on climate change and the environment.  
Trump’s Security Strategy: A delusional blueprint for disaster

America’s new National Security Strategy reads less like a plan for stability and more like a ...  
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EXCLUSIVE! GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has sold a former community-owned Bowls Club to Chinese interests for ...  
Scam victims left unprotected as banks deny liability

Banks knew their systems were flawed but refused to act, leaving scam victims to bear the cost.  
Beyond suffering: Reclaiming the Palestinian story

It’s time to move beyond narratives of suffering and imagine Palestinian joy.  
Australia's economic momentum builds despite inflation jitters

With 2025 drawing to a close, there is a range of unexpectedly favourable news on the economy.  
Investigation
TATE TOWN: Tom Tate and Tozer's very big week

It has been a busy week for Australia’s most “colourful” politician, Gold Coast City Mayor ...  
Australia’s migration numbers defy both camps

Analysts expect new ABS data to show net migration holding steady around 315,000, defying claims ...