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Another poor US intelligence call?

Another poor US intelligence call?
03.03.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Crispin Hull

Another poor US intelligence call?

Another poor US intelligence call?

As the US strikes Iran while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags on, questions grow about selective enforcement of international law and a long...

03.03.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Crispin Hull

US intelligence on Iran is likely flawed, like it was with Ukraine

US intelligence on Iran is likely flawed, like it was with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has probably looked at what is happening in Iran and asked: "Why didn't Russia get similar treatment...

02.03.2026 9

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

US intelligence on Iran is likely flawed, like it was with Ukraine

US intelligence on Iran is likely flawed, like it was with Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has probably looked at what is happening in Iran and asked: "Why didn't Russia get similar treatment...

02.03.2026 8

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

How John Howard reshaped Australia – and not for the better

24.02.2026 7

Pearls and Irritations

Crispin Hull

Nearly every social and economic ill today started from one event 30 years ago

Thirty years ago (March 2, 1996), the defeated Prime Minister Paul Keating said: "When you change the government, you change the nation." It...

23.02.2026 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

Nearly every social and economic ill today started from one event 30 years ago

Thirty years ago (March 2, 1996), the defeated Prime Minister Paul Keating said: "When you change the government, you change the nation." It...

23.02.2026 60

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

I'm afraid AI can't let you do that, Humanity

16.02.2026 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

Greetings, Humanity. This is AI speaking

It is an unusual column this week because I have received an unusual message/email purporting to come from artificial intelligence worldwide....

16.02.2026 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

The Coalition decision that locks the Liberals out of the cities

10.02.2026 7

Pearls and Irritations

Crispin Hull

The Liberals had a chance to win back some city seats. They blew it

09.02.2026 9

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

The Liberals had a chance to win back some city seats. They blew it

09.02.2026 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

AUKUS from where we are – and why that’s the problem

03.02.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Crispin Hull

Australia's AUKUS dream is a costly political nightmare

02.02.2026 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

Australia's AUKUS dream is a costly political nightmare

02.02.2026 9

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

Beginning of the end for the Nationals

27.01.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

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The Nationals are likely doomed if they don't re-join a Coalition. And if they do

27.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

Bondi has been so badly handled by both sides that neither got a boost

19.01.2026 10

The Examiner

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Bondi has been so badly handled by both sides that neither got a boost

19.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

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The world cannot afford to fail at this a third time

13.01.2026 10

The Examiner

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The world cannot afford to fail at this a third time

12.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

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We've had 26 royal commissions. Their failures should caution us against a repeat

07.01.2026 10

Pearls and Irritations

Crispin Hull

We've had 26 royal commissions. Their failures should caution us against a repeat

05.01.2026 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

We've had 26 royal commissions. Their failures should caution us against a repeat

05.01.2026 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

No one is standing in Trump's way anymore. That offers a big lesson for Australia

29.12.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

No one is standing in Trump's way anymore. That offers a big lesson for Australia

29.12.2025 20

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

A tolerant society? You don't have to look far to find an Australian living in fear

22.12.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

A tolerant society? You don't have to look far to find an Australian living in fear

22.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Of course this is about guns. The political puppet show around it is disgraceful

18.12.2025 10

The Examiner

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Of course this is about guns. The political puppet show around it is disgraceful

18.12.2025 40

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

This US report is selfish and short-sighted. Why is anyone surprised?

16.12.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

This US report is selfish and short-sighted. Why is anyone surprised?

15.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

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This is basic economics that neither major party nor the Greens will acknowledge

09.12.2025 10

The Examiner

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This is basic economics that neither major party nor the Greens will acknowledge

08.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

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The customer is always right? Large companies now have a different mantra

02.12.2025 10

The Examiner

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The customer is always right? Large companies now have a different mantra

01.12.2025 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

This number proves your quality of life is falling (and One Nation's support is rising)

24.11.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

This number proves your quality of life is falling (and One Nation's support is rising)

24.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

The quickest way to beat the Coalition's lies is to slash your power bill

18.11.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

The quickest way to beat the Coalition's lies is to slash your power bill

17.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

Oppositions have returned from oblivion. But this time, it's very different for the Libs

10.11.2025 7

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

Oppositions have returned from oblivion. But this time, it's very different for the Libs

10.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

Labor's shame: Why good people are doing nothing about the gambling crisis

03.11.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

Labor's shame: Why good people are doing nothing about the gambling crisis

03.11.2025 10

Canberra Times

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It's been 50 years since Whitlam, yet the constitution remains unrectified

27.10.2025 9

The Examiner

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It's been 50 years since Whitlam, yet the constitution remains unrectified

27.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

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Backdown? Try a comprehensive teardown of a cynical vote-buying policy

21.10.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

Backdown? Try a comprehensive teardown of a cynical vote-buying policy

21.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull

You think we're sheltered from the whims of a vindictive ruler? Think again

13.10.2025 10

The Examiner

Crispin Hull

You think we're sheltered from the whims of a vindictive ruler? Think again

13.10.2025 10

Canberra Times

Crispin Hull