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Rupert Lowe: the new star of Elon Musk’s X

Sophie Black — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:15:13 +0000

The Restore leader and MAGA favourite is challenging Nigel Farage on his right flank, and could block Reform’s route to power

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Public inquiry into AUKUS is a landmark moment in Australia’s politics

Alisha Rouse — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:33:28 +0000

Considering the government seems keen to avoid public debate about AUKUS, this inquiry could test the existence of any remaining appetite for the embattled project.

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Iran and Israel claiming they are halting attacks as ceasefire hangs in the balance

Rich James — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:38:05 +0000

Iran and Israel say they’re pausing attacks after further strikes over the weekend. Back home, Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are both blaming economic discontent for polling that shows voters drifting away from the major parties and towards One Nation.

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Does Andrew Bragg know what communism is? An investigation (of sorts)

Alisha Rouse — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:33:44 +0000

No-one has been more concerned about the creep of communism evident in Labor’s budget than Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg.

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Fighting off a panic attack at the Scary Movie 6 preview

Charlie Lewis — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:02:58 +0000

I lost my mind at Crown's cinema complex.

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How One Nation wins when News Corp’s ‘Bush Summit’ panders to regional grievance

Alisha Rouse — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:25:01 +0000

News Corp is largely responsible for shutting down local media voices across Australia, leaving a hole to be filled by fake news on Facebook. But here it is again: Bush Summit 2026.

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‘Forgive me, Australia, for I have negatively geared’: The media’s budget coverage is skewed by the view from their second beach house

Sophie Black — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:23:29 +0000

Some commentators have strong arguments on the failings of the federal budget. But most simply heard the words 'negative gearing reform' and reacted like someone had broken into their holiday house and stolen the good linen.

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Australian unis have dropped again in global rankings. Here’s why we can’t just shrug it off

Alex Cameron — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:50:56 +0000

Falling global rankings, management scandals and inadequate funding paint the picture of a university sector in crisis.

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Albanese to dig heel in over tax reforms, claim they’re good for ‘democracy and social cohesion’

Rich James — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:41:19 +0000

Anthony Albanese is set to deliver a confident message today after the House of Representatives passed the first tranche of the budget legislation yesterday. And RBA boss Michele Bullock dismisses concerns over 'stagflation' but says Middle East war is creating a 'highly uncertain' environment.

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Stonewalling, late hours, viral social media clips: What Australia’s senators really think of estimates

Anton Nilsson — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:32:52 +0000

Crikey surveyed a group of sitting senators for a health check on one of Australia's most important transparency mechanisms.

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