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Plus: A curious new media startup has caught our eye. The post The Snoop: Greens, One Nation unite against Vic Libs’ millions, News Corp’s curious Victorians, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Festivals like OzAsia mean the presence of other Asian people releases you from the impossible responsibility of being the definitive one. The post What axing a festival like OzAsia does to minority artists appeared first on Crikey.
Patrick Stewart, who has died aged 86, gave a wordless performance in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy that perfectly illustrates his presence and versatility. The post The genius of Patrick Stewart in 10 silent minutes appeared first on Crikey.
Hanson is right: Albanese’s decision to offer One Nation MP David Farley an advisor stinks. It also suggests his political instincts aren’t what they used to be. The post Take away Albo’s ‘problematic’ power to allocate MPs more staff — he’s incapable of using it properly appeared first on Crikey.
People are flocking to the polls all over the world. How will things shake out? The post No aftershocks for Israel as democracy earthquake hits Brazil and Serbia. But will Trump get a tsunami? appeared first on Crikey.
The prime minister has turned around bad political positions before. The question is, what exactly does he want to achieve? The post Albanese is adept at turning the tide. But to deliver what? appeared first on Crikey.
Anthony Albanese is preparing for another overseas trip, leaving Treasurer Jim Chalmers to face the music. Meanwhile, the government has new plans for how to tackle copyright and AI, plus on where to build data centres. The post Albanese leaving Chalmers to face the growing economic backlash appeared first on Crikey.
Plus: News Corp journos are at war (yes, again!). The post The Snoop: Mushroom trial media blitz plunges new depths, Wong vs Shoebridge in estimates blow up, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Plus: News Corp journos are at war (yes, again!). The post The Snoop: Mushroom trial media blitz plunges new depths, Wong vs Shoebridge in estimates blow up, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong was in Fiji when Chinese officials reached out to warn about the test. The post ‘You can draw the inference’: Australia reveals concerns about Chinese ballistic missile test from nuclear sub appeared first on Crikey.
Surging inflation has left the government in a deepening hole — and it is making the problem worse with its own policies. But it's not the only one in trouble. The post Labor’s ‘fixes’ for surging inflation are stupid appeared first on Crikey.
It appears neither Netanyahu’s hard-line bloc nor the opposition coalition will win the seats needed to secure a straightforward majority in the Knesset. It's a frustrating result for Israelis hoping for a new direction. The post Netanyahu dashes hopes of the Israelis desperate for change appeared first on Crikey.
Despite a truce in place, Israel is still committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, independent experts commissioned by the UN have found. Nothing will come of it. The post UN report on Israel’s continued genocide in Gaza and extermination in the West Bank will go largely ignored appeared first on Crikey.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has declared three days of national mourning after the deadly collision involving two trains south of Madrid. Meanwhile, the inflation blame game continues to ramp up. The post Dozens killed in high-speed rail collision in Spain appeared first on Crikey.
Many MPs have so far failed to sign the “civility pledge” — first signed by independent MP Helen Haines. It is the most honest thing many of our political leaders have done in a while. The post ‘Honesty, respect and compassion’ is a bridge too far for many of our politicians appeared first on Crikey.
