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The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.
Comparisons were made between the forces that have shaped Australian politics, and the demographic challenges facing the AFL and the 18 clubs.
I used to wonder at the technological wonder that was the public-bathroom electric hand dryer. Now I just want to know how to turn it on.
A “yes day” might be the holy grail of rewards for kids, but as some parents discover, often children ask for a lot less than we think they will.
The sharp rise in remote work since the pandemic has been linked to an increase in graduate unemployment.
The idea of rugby league overhauling union in New Zealand was once considered fanciful. But the Warriors are winning territory in rugby heartland.
The crucial news at David Jones isn’t the sudden change in chief executive, it’s that the department store chain lives to fight another day.
The night had been going well at my restaurant, especially considering the earlier dramas. But then I got a whisper in my ear: “Unhappy lady in pink.”
Fremantle’s resilience and maturity was on display when things could have easily gone pear-shaped on Thursday night.
The Federal Reserve’s new chair has set up taskforces that could radically change the way the US central bank operates. But its mandate won’t change.
Everyone wants Nestory Irankunda, Cristian Volpato and Mohamed Toure to start together. For Socceroos coach Tony Popovic, it’s not that simple.
Saturday’s Super Rugby decider continued a most-welcome trend in the 15-man game.
Qantas has built a business case for ultra-long direct flights from Sydney to London. Soon it will have the planes to fly them.
The nation’s $12.6 trillion in housing wealth can take a bit of a hit without crashing the economy.
The One Nation leader is cutting through because so many of her opponents have lost the ability to articulate what is wrong in society.
It’s a bit weird when you encounter a MAGA supporter asserting his love for “the orange man”. Then there was the time I encountered an erratic...
On the hallowed site where Martin Luther King jnr gave his “I Have a Dream” speech, Trump promised to turn the water “American flag blue”. The...
Andy Burnham is poised to replace Keir Starmer at No.10 Downing Street. He will be the first northerner since Harold Wilson to serve as PM.
A Wi-Fi barbecue, a $2649 cooking robot and a smart air fryer walked into my kitchen. Only one changed how I feel about dinner.
The war in Lebanon remains a threat to broader peace in the Middle East, as the confusion over the Strait of Hormuz shows.
The Hindu calendar has one extremely unusual feature, which opens a spiritual possibility.
Health insurance is one of the most widely held financial products in Australia. It is also one of the least understood.
According to esteemed economist Saul Eslake, there’s a very good reason why the housing market is out of control. Most of us are happy to let it rip.
From July 1, workers will be paid their super and regular pay at the same time – a minor change with big financial advantages.
Boomer has become a term of elder abuse, when it should be carried with pride. A Boomer Army needs to rise up and claim a serious seat at the table.
While Trump was posing with bloodied cage fighters at the White House, the US was doing a “shockingly weak deal” with Iran.
Inside the recent federal budget was an improvised exploding economic device, in the form of a tax change.
The Perth Bears have pulled off a massive recruitment coup from the rugby ranks, and it could help them tap into an untapped reservoir of talent in...
Andy Burnham, the so-called “king of the north”, is widely seen as the answer to the UK Labour Party’s prayers and will need to choose his next...
An own goal, a contentious call and a sumptuous second-half attack provide clues about what went wrong for Tony Popovic’s side against the co-hosts...
Selection in elite sports like Test cricket and World Cup football works on the same principle.
After one of the great Australian World Cup victories, this was a tough result. The Americans were too strong, too quick, too committed, too clever,...
Pauline Hanson uttered the S-word this week, but there’s another S-word that we don’t dare use against her.
Younger readers (if I have any), take some advice from a moderately older gentleman.
An emboldened Pauline Hanson has broadened her far-right agenda. Has she gone too far for her own political good?
Andrew Johns is the most astute analyst in the game, bleeds blue like no other and was one of NSW’s all-time great players. NSW need him.
Reaching your sixties doesn’t have to mean the beginning of the end. It can mean the beginning of something entirely new, fresh and exciting.
Anybody who owns property knows that they’re far more likely than not to be on a winning ticket.
I have never seen such despondency and disengagement among high school students about their financial futures.
As discussion grows about the impact of digital life on children’s wellbeing, The Princess of Wales writes of the need for genuine human connection.
Hanson’s decision to front the Press Club signalled a desire to be taken seriously as a political contender. With that comes the same expectations...
A refusal to register Israel Folau on ‘fit and proper person’ grounds might struggle to survive a legal challenge. The governing body has, after...
All 48 teams have now played a match at the tournament, and already there are some big takeaways from the opening week. Here are five things we...
Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has faced intense scrutiny during his tenure in Perth’s footy fishbowl, criticised for his team’s inconsistency, a...
The giant lock will surely be back in the reckoning when his Reds coach Les Kiss takes over from Joe Schmidt. But how many other selection differences...
Australia has become a nation of sport watchers not doers. The fact we punch above our weight in sports on the world stage and fill our stadiums...
One Nation’s rise is not just a threat to the Coalition. It is redrawing the battle lines of Australia’s long-running climate wars.
I swim with the 6.30am crew. Ocean swimming has been my appointment with “Dr Pacific”.
A long marriage to a smart woman. Kids he’s close to. A career that would have made him millions. Dogs. Good health. Why is Dave Hughes so angry?
This lacklustre deal to end the Iran war brings no guarantees of lasting peace and leaves the US and its allies painfully exposed, writes David Crowe.