Opinion

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he was transparent about all the Qantas upgrades.
Opinion
Katina Curtis

PM’s ‘everyone does it’ line adds to public disdain for MPs

KATINA CURTIS: Scrutiny of political perks adds to the public perception that politicians are in it for themselves. The rules should be tightened.

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SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Australian officials must step up to the plate in defence of our interests, as those interests will unquestionably be affected by the decisions of our most important ally.
Opinion
Simon Birmingham

Harris or Trump? Either way, there’s work to be done

SIMON BIRMINGHAM: Australian officials must step up to the plate in defence of our interests, as those interests will unquestionably be affected by the decisions of our most important ally.

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Video
Analysts have questioned whether Jim Chalmers' 'inflation-busting' measures in his Budget may will sway RBA Governor Michele Bullock, right, on rate cuts.
Editorial
Editorial

Falling inflation is welcome, but the war isn’t over yet

EDITORIAL: Inflation has slowed, and that’s a good thing. But prices are continuing to rise, and thanks to our protracted inflation cycle, they’re doing so off a much higher base. 

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ISABELLE MULLEN: The Prime Minister has an image problem.  Attacks on his character and judgment have reached fever pitch over the last two weeks. It’s going to be hard for Labor to fix.
Opinion
Isabelle Mullen

Albo’s going to have to work hard to fix his image problem

ISABELLE MULLEN: The Prime Minister has an image problem.  Attacks on his character and judgment have reached fever pitch over the last two weeks. It’s going to be hard for Labor to fix.

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Lake Forest is out to become another foreign raider to take home the Golden Eagle like Josh Parr did riding Obamburumai last year.
Sport
Kiersten Duke

Has the Golden Eagle winner landed?

The foreign raiders that are in the hunt to claim the coveted $10 million prize purse aren't here to mess around. I will give you the inside running on my picks.

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NADINE DORRIES: Having spent three months on Mounjaro, the ‘King Kong’ of weight-loss drugs, so named due to its effectiveness, I can attest it will be money well spent.
Health
Nadine Dorries

I tried the ‘King Kong’ of weight-loss drugs. Yes, it worked

NADINE DORRIES: Having spent three months on Mounjaro, the ‘King Kong’ of weight-loss drugs, so named due to its effectiveness, I can attest it will be money well spent.

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Video
Caoimhe Bray had a stellar debut for the Sydney Sixers.
Sport
Lisa Sthalekar

Why WBBL teenage prodigy has what it takes

Caoimhe Bray could be one of the cricketing greats and at just 15 she has plenty of time to get there.

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Joshua Zirkzee of Manchester United reacts after defeat to West Ham United on Sunday.
Sport
Ian Herbert

Why Amorim is not the man to fix Man U mess

He is the odds on favourite to be the next manager at Old Trafford but his resume is not much to write home about.

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Video
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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The Coalition is considering forming a new Senate inquiry that would force former Qantas chief Alan Joyce to explain his relationship with Anthony Albanese.
Opinion
Editorial

Era of integrity is actually age of entitlement

EDITORIAL: Anthony Albanese’s defence for soliciting and accepting flight upgrades from Qantas worth tens of thousands of dollars appears to boil down to one thing. Everyone else is doing it too. 

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Instead of imposing ineffective bans, we should focus on equipping future generations with the knowledge to outsmart social media algorithms and the political forces trying to exploit them.
Opinion
Jeni O’Dowd

Albo Government’s social media ban really misses the point

JENI O’DOWD: The Albanese Government’s inquiry into social media is nothing short of ironic. While we obsess over keeping kids off Instagram, we ignore the other victims of social media manipulation: adults.

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ANTHONY DE CEGLIE: Quality news is more important than ever in a social media age. But we’re being taxed to death.
Opinion
Anthony De Ceglie

Journalism is the only misinformation cure. Scrap the tax

ANTHONY DE CEGLIE: I am calling on the Albanese Government and the Opposition to vow to scrap the Commercial Broadcast Tax immediately in the name of journalism.

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Video
Justin Langer says Cameron Bancroft should get the Test opener spot.
Sport
Justin Langer

The Test opener Aussie selectors should back in

JUSTIN LANGER: Taking on the new ball is no easy feat as know all too well. This is the batter I think can get the Aussies off to the best start alongside Usman Khawaja against India.

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Anthony Albanese soliciting flight upgrades is not a great look for the PM.
Editorial

Qantas freebies another lapse in judgment for PM

EDITORIAL: The issue with Anthony Albanese’s travel is that these perks weren’t just offered, it’s reported they were actively sought. 

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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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