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Burnham’s Britain: what kind of country has the UK’s new prime minister inherited?
What is it about the UK that makes governing it so difficult at this point in time?
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What the Ancient Greeks can teach us about the current Strait of Hormuz situation
Controlling and tolling the Dardanelles was crucial to the rise of the Athenian Empire. That has parallels with – and lessons for – today.
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Polling peak: has the One Nation surge lost steam?
As Pauline Hanson drops back in the polls, we unpack what it means when reading the political tea leaves of power.
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Angus Taylor warns a One Nation government would bring an eternity of pain
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has delivered his most comprehensive attack so far on One Nation, describing it as a “column of smoke” that would, in…
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AI’s opportunities and risks front and centre on Albanese government’s agenda
Despite all the talk since the election about action to boost productivity, we need faster progress to improve poor performance. The answer may lie in…
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Calling the Coalition: my Victorian election numbers
With Victoria heading to the polls on 28 November, it’s time to put my numbers on the record.
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One Nation to face another real-time electoral test, this time in Hastie’s own seat
The contest will be closely watched for whether One Nation erodes Labor, and also for its implications for Lib frontbencher, Andrew Hastie.
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How does Australia’s migration system actually work? 5 common myths busted
Let’s unpack five common myths about migration in Australia.
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Teal independents’ new party presents an opportunity, and a risk
To succeed, Teal MP's new "Community Strong" party will need to preserve community connections within their electorates, maintain their independence and ensure intra-party stability.
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NSW Budget 2026-27: the winners and losers
The 2026-27 NSW Budget is built around cost-of-living relief and a record infrastructure spend. Here's who wins, and here's who loses.