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Governments don’t set prices, but there's more to the story that Jim Chalmers is telling, writes David Koch.
Political
David Koch

Why Jim Chalmers’ cost-of-living claims are only partly true

DAVID KOCH: Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers reckons the Albanese Government’s policies aren’t contributing to the cost-of-living crisis. Let’s fact check that statement.

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Donald Trump appears on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Political
Isabelle Mullen

Why Trump’s Joe Rogan interview may have won the election

ISABELLE MULLEN: Americans are sick to death of politicians, and Donald Trump was the only presidential candidate who didn’t sound like one. 

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Labor’s ideological opposition to the zero-emissions power source puts Australia out of step with the rest of the world, writes Simon Birmingham. Pictured: Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen.
Political
Simon Birmingham

ALP’s knee-jerk nuclear response puts Australia on back foot

SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Labor’s ideological opposition to the zero-emissions power source puts Australia out of step with the rest of the world.

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CAMERON MILNER: Albo’s decision to be Paddington bear at APEC followed up with a Carnival of foreign leaders in Rio sure makes an odd choice when apparently it’s all about Australians and their cost of living. 
Opinion
Cameron Milner

Anywhere but Here Albo’s choice to wag Parliament says A LOT

CAMERON MILNER: Albo’s decision to be Paddington bear at APEC followed up with a Carnival of foreign leaders in Rio sure makes an odd choice when apparently it’s all about Australians and their cost of living. 

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Political
Michael Usher

Trump's Musk appointment offers hint of what we might see

MICHAEL USHER: Elon Musk’s appointment is an entirely free enterprise approach to government. But will we see that same approach here in Australia?

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Anthony Albanese is fast approaching his use-by date, writes Cameron Milner.
Political
Cameron Milner

Time for Albo to put party first and go before it’s too late

CAMERON MILNER: Albanese shouldn’t do a Biden and wait too long to hand the Labor leadership over before the next Federal election. Labor’s only chance now is with anyone but Albo, as soon as possible. 

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The Front Dore
Christopher Dore

Trump, Musk, Rudd spell huge problems for ‘sh.t-scared’ Albo

THE FRONT DORE: Donald Trump back in the White House doesn’t owe anyone anything. The problem for Australia is that Anthony Albanese will be mauled by him.

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Supporters of former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump celebrate his victory near his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on November 6, 2024. - Donald Trump won a sweeping victory Wednesday in the US presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris to complete an astonishing political comeback that sent shock waves around the world. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)
Political
Michael Wolff

There’s no longer any doubt: this is Trump’s country now

MICHAEL WOLFF: On Tuesday night, America repudiated the liberal plan, temperament and future. There isn’t any ambiguity here. 

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HAYDEN NELSON: With a bit of luck, AUKUS will survive a second Donald Trump presidency and maybe one day we’ll actually even get a submarine.
Opinion
Hayden Nelson

Australia will pull out all the stops to save AUKUS alliance

HAYDEN NELSON: With a bit of luck, AUKUS will survive a second Donald Trump presidency and maybe one day we’ll actually even get a submarine.

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Anthony Albanese has become a symbol of the widespread art of grifting among the political class, writes Latika M Bourke.
analysis
Australia
Latika M Bourke

Albo undone by Qantas flights of fancy

LATIKA M BOURKE: Albanese has become a symbol of the widespread art of grifting among the political class and, worse, exposed his personal shortcomings to the public.

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If the numbers go Trump’s way, the left needs to have a hard look at itself. Here’s a bit of free advice to the progressives, writes Ben Harvey.
Political
Ben Harvey

If Trump wins the presidency, the left has itself to blame

BEN HARVEY: If the numbers go Trump’s way, the left needs to have a hard look at itself. Here’s a bit of free advice to the progressives.

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I might be the only person in commercial aviation history to have requested a flight downgrade, writes Mark Riley.
Political
Mark Riley

Why I turned DOWN a Qantas flight upgrade in 2018

MARK RILEY: I might be the only person in commercial aviation history to have requested a flight downgrade. Today, I’m so glad I did.

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Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy will use a speech at the National Press Club to say that Australia cannot afford to fall behind the rapidly evolving missile technological advancement given what is happening in our backyard.
Political
Ellen Ransley

Govt to unveil 10-year missiles plan to protect Australia

Building a sovereign missiles industry will be critical to protecting Australia in the regional ‘missile age’, the Government will say as it unveils plans to bolster domestic capabilities.

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Anthony Albanese seems oblivious to how bad the Qantas seat flight upgrade scandal is, writes Cameron Milner.
Political
Cameron Milner

The PM’s Qantas upgrade excuses won’t fly with voters

CAMERON MILNER: Anthony Albanese seems oblivious to how bad the Qantas seat flight upgrade scandal is. It’s Aloof Albo at best, but voters will see it more as Arrogant Albo.

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Anthony Albanese can still win the upcoming Federal election. This is what he must do to stay PM, writes Christopher Dore.
The Front Dore
Christopher Dore

The Albanese Survival Guide: what the PM must do now

THE FRONT DORE: Anthony Albanese has only months to stop the slow, seditious slide into minority government. But the Queensland election result has given him a gift. Here’s how he can use it.

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