Disempowered now have a voice. Let’s not hit the mute button

Disempowered now have a voice. Let’s not hit the mute button

I am deeply hurt by Josh Szeps’ attempt to justify Alan Jones’ behaviour. As a victim of similar alleged abuse,I know how damaging such actions can be. Unlike Szeps,many of us lack the platform to speak out or defend ourselves.

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Hacks,phoneys and sex pests. Why Trump’s MAGA cabinet is the new normal

Hacks,phoneys and sex pests. Why Trump’s MAGA cabinet is the new normal

Trump’s highly publicised cabinet appointments tell us that yep,he’s for real. The US,under the MAGAdministration,will do exactly what it says on the tin.

  • byJacqueline Maley
Republicans on House Ethics reject release of report on Matt Gaetz

Republicans on House Ethics reject release of report on Matt Gaetz

In one his first jobs as VP-elect,J.D. Vance is seeking to rally support for Trump’s controversial nominee for attorney-general.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot

China’s renewables push puts Australia on the spot

Ross Gittins is spot on when he suggests that China would enjoy usurping the US in the move to renewables.

Former celebrity chef Pete Evans to publish cookbook with RFK Jr

Former celebrity chef Pete Evans to publish cookbook with RFK Jr

The book will be published by Kennedy’s Children’s Health Defence,an organisation known as one of the country’s largest anti-vaccine groups.

  • byNick Ralston
Rudd operates as ‘foreign minister’ in DC:Top Biden adviser

Rudd operates as ‘foreign minister’ in DC:Top Biden adviser

US President Joe Biden’s top adviser on Asia has strongly backed Kevin Rudd,after the former PM made his first public comments since Donald Trump’s election victory.

  • byMatthew Knott andPeter Hartcher
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McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe

McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe

Congratulations to Kate McClymont for the seminal role her thorough,principled investigations played in the apprehending of Alan Jones.

Fix the planning system – now that’s a good plan

Fix the planning system – now that’s a good plan

Successive governments over many decades have wound back spending on public housing,sending people into the private rental market. We need more modest,cheaper-to-build homes.

Fantasy,comedy … or horror? Team Trump as a movie script is hard to believe
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Fantasy,comedy … or horror? Team Trump as a movie script is hard to believe

As Donald Trump picks those he wants to help him wield power,even a movie producer would dismiss the storyline as ridiculous.

  • byTony Wright
Koala habitat destruction is a disgrace

Koala habitat destruction is a disgrace

How many times do we have to read stories about the NSW government’s failure to deliver the Great Koala National Park?

The Aussie billionaire in the box seat in Trump’s America

The Aussie billionaire in the box seat in Trump’s America

Anthony Pratt says that being rich is his superpower and his official move to the US may say plenty about the bonanza of a second Republican presidency.

  • byColin Kruger