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The life and times of Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister • Graeme Dobell
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (1652+ words) Alexander Downer, born politician, born of the Liberal Party Graeme Dobell Books 31 August 2026 4146 words Unity ticket: Alexander Downer (right) with John Howard at the launch of the Liberal Party’s ill-fated 2007 election campaign. Rick Rycroft/ AAP Image In the beginning, there…...
Another port in the storm • Peter Brent
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (595+ words) What the Secret Harbour by-election does and doesn’t tell us Peter Brent 31 August 2026 722 words A One Nation volunteer at the Coastal Lakes College polling place in Perth on Saturday. Richard Wainwright/ AAP Image What does One Nation’s victory in Saturday’s…...
Labor and AI: “We are walking and chewing gum at the same time.” • Karen Middleton
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1702+ words) The federal government believes Australia can tap into the benefits of AI while coping with the pitfalls Karen Middleton 25 August 2026 4479 words Stepping into the frame: Anthony Albanese lays out the government’s plans at Sydney University in July. David Gray/ AFP…...
No one owes you a living • Kirsten Han
3+ week, 3+ day ago (282+ words) It’s a mantra that keeps Singaporeans on edge Kirsten Han 21 August 2026 1528 words This archetype of the kiasu parent is often the butt of jokes — a beast to be reckoned with, but one we roll our eyes at. Government officials evoke…...
Low-commitment, low-cost, low-value? • Tom Palmer
3+ week, 3+ day ago (459+ words) Tom Palmer Books 21 August 2026 1817 words A scuffle during the Global Strike 4 Climate rally in Sydney in September 2019. Steven Saphore/AAP Image Politics in Australia is simultaneously everywhere and nowhere. Measured in terms of their apparent emotional connection to issues and…...
Have you asked Belinda? • Inside Story
3+ week, 4+ day ago (117+ words) Remembering a spirited promoter of Australian music Andrew Ford Music 20 August 2026 907 words Belinda Webster in 2001. Geoff Ward/ Newspix It feels odd to have been referring to her here as “Webster,” because she was “Belinda” to everyone, her surname completely unnecessary....
Do the big parties want more affordable housing or not? • Inside Story
3+ week, 6+ day ago (618+ words) When it comes to house prices, Australia’s political class seems confused Peter Mares 18 August 2026 905 words Wrong then or wrong now? Opposition leader Angus Taylor. Jay Kogler/ AAP Image Independent modelling by the Grattan Institute backed this assessment. Although it supported…...