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Peter Hartcher

The Sydney Morning Herald

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Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.

monday 5

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.

monday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.

monday 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

Netanyahu cares for nothing – except himself

He’s not troubled that civilians, or even hostages, are dying. Israel’s prime minister is making himself “untouchable” and there’s only one winner.

monday 3

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

What is the character of the prime minister’s relationship with his treasurer? Time will tell, but a reform rift has opened at the top of government.

09.08.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

What is the character of the prime minister’s relationship with his treasurer? Time will tell, but a reform rift has opened at the top of government.

09.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

What is the character of the prime minister’s relationship with his treasurer? Time will tell, but a reform rift has opened at the top of government.

09.08.2025 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

The tension between Albanese and Chalmers is real. But it’s not yet a real big deal

What is the character of the prime minister’s relationship with his treasurer? Time will tell, but a reform rift has opened at the top of government.

09.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

President Trump’s firing last week of the head of the United States’ Bureau of Labor Statistics is straight out of the playbook of autocracies,...

07.08.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

President Trump’s firing last week of the head of the United States’ Bureau of Labor Statistics is straight out of the playbook of autocracies,...

07.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

President Trump’s firing last week of the head of the United States’ Bureau of Labor Statistics is straight out of the playbook of autocracies,...

07.08.2025 30

The Age

Peter Hartcher

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

A telling moment has revealed the path Trump is on, and it’s scary

President Trump’s firing last week of the head of the United States’ Bureau of Labor Statistics is straight out of the playbook of autocracies,...

07.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Of the president’s many firings, the defenestration of America’s national statistician is particularly revealing.

04.08.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Of the president’s many firings, the defenestration of America’s national statistician is particularly revealing.

04.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Of the president’s many firings, the defenestration of America’s national statistician is particularly revealing.

04.08.2025 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Trump wants to be sole arbiter of truth ... just like a real dictator

Of the president’s many firings, the defenestration of America’s national statistician is particularly revealing.

04.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

After losing government in 2022, and then suffering further big losses at this year’s election, the Coalition cannot seem to grasp a very obvious...

01.08.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

After losing government in 2022, and then suffering further big losses at this year’s election, the Coalition cannot seem to grasp a very obvious...

01.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

After losing government in 2022, and then suffering further big losses at this year’s election, the Coalition cannot seem to grasp a very obvious...

01.08.2025 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

In the current climate, the Coalition looks cooked

After losing government in 2022, and then suffering further big losses at this year’s election, the Coalition cannot seem to grasp a very obvious...

01.08.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

The Albanese government has considered itself a friend of Israel. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s callous mistreatment of Palestinians has gone too far.

31.07.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

The Albanese government has considered itself a friend of Israel. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s callous mistreatment of Palestinians has gone too far.

31.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

The Albanese government has considered itself a friend of Israel. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s callous mistreatment of Palestinians has gone too far.

31.07.2025 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

Australia recognising Palestine would infuriate Netanyahu – but not the people of Israel

The Albanese government has considered itself a friend of Israel. But Benjamin Netanyahu’s callous mistreatment of Palestinians has gone too far.

31.07.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Due to a negative focus and social media, audiences are divided into warring camps. But there’s a solution.

28.07.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Due to a negative focus and social media, audiences are divided into warring camps. But there’s a solution.

28.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Due to a negative focus and social media, audiences are divided into warring camps. But there’s a solution.

28.07.2025 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Good journalism reveals problems and just asks more questions

Due to a negative focus and social media, audiences are divided into warring camps. But there’s a solution.

28.07.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

Anthony Albanese’s second term and commanding majority provide the chance to make structural change to keep Australia’s wealth machine going.

25.07.2025 9

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

Anthony Albanese’s second term and commanding majority provide the chance to make structural change to keep Australia’s wealth machine going.

25.07.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

Anthony Albanese’s second term and commanding majority provide the chance to make structural change to keep Australia’s wealth machine going.

25.07.2025 8

The Age

Peter Hartcher

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

‘Pregnant moment’ for Albanese government. But can Labor deliver?

Anthony Albanese’s second term and commanding majority provide the chance to make structural change to keep Australia’s wealth machine going.

25.07.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Trump, Murdoch, Epstein and MAGA: Bannon predicts firestorm, but it’s not clear who will get burnt

Donald Trump’s original White House strategist Steve Bannon still insists the “deep state” runs the world. And while he has many questions, he...

22.07.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Trump, Murdoch, Epstein and MAGA: Bannon predicts firestorm, but it’s not clear who will get burnt

Donald Trump’s original White House strategist Steve Bannon still insists the “deep state” runs the world. And while he has many questions, he...

22.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Trump, Murdoch, Epstein and MAGA: Bannon predicts firestorm, but it’s not clear who will get burnt

Donald Trump’s original White House strategist Steve Bannon still insists the “deep state” runs the world. And while he has many questions, he...

22.07.2025 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Trump, Murdoch, Epstein and MAGA: Bannon predicts firestorm, but it’s not clear who will get burnt

Donald Trump’s original White House strategist Steve Bannon still insists the “deep state” runs the world. And while he has many questions, he...

22.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Xi whiz! Australia’s finally maturing as an international player

When it comes to foreign affairs, the Albanese government is still too inert. But there are positive signs of emerging maturity in how this country...

19.07.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Xi whiz! Australia’s finally maturing as an international player

When it comes to foreign affairs, the Albanese government is still too inert. But there are positive signs of emerging maturity in how this country...

19.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Xi whiz! Australia’s finally maturing as an international player

When it comes to foreign affairs, the Albanese government is still too inert. But there are positive signs of emerging maturity in how this country...

19.07.2025 10

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Xi whiz! Australia’s finally maturing as an international player

When it comes to foreign affairs, the Albanese government is still too inert. But there are positive signs of emerging maturity in how this country...

19.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Picture bigger than Albanese’s visit: Xi Jinping sees Australia as fruit ripe for plucking

As Trump insults his allies, the Chinese president is taking the opportunity to win over as many countries as he can in his quest for global...

17.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Picture bigger than Albanese’s China visit: Xi Jinping sees Australia as a fruit ripe for plucking

As Trump insults his allies, the Chinese president is taking the opportunity to win over as many countries as he can in his quest for global...

17.07.2025 8

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Picture bigger than Albanese’s China visit: Xi Jinping sees Australia as a fruit ripe for plucking

As Trump insults his allies, the Chinese president is taking the opportunity to win over as many countries as he can in his quest for global...

17.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Picture bigger than Albanese’s China visit: Xi Jinping sees Australia as a fruit ripe for plucking

As Trump insults his allies, the Chinese president is taking the opportunity to win over as many countries as he can in his quest for global...

17.07.2025 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s great leap forward: China opportunity makes Trump tariffs look like ‘a pimple on the bum of the iron ore trade’

Australia’s potential to export green metals – made here using abundant, cheap renewable energy – could deliver immeasurable economic benefits...

15.07.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s great leap forward: China opportunity makes Trump tariffs look like ‘a pimple on the bum of the iron ore trade’

Australia’s potential to export green metals – made here using abundant, cheap renewable energy – could deliver immeasurable economic benefits...

15.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s great leap forward: China opportunity makes Trump tariffs look like ‘a pimple on the bum of the iron ore trade’

Australia’s potential to export green metals – made here using abundant, cheap renewable energy – could deliver immeasurable economic benefits...

15.07.2025 20

The Age

Peter Hartcher

Australia’s great leap forward: China opportunity makes Trump tariffs look like ‘a pimple on the bum of the iron ore trade’

Australia’s potential to export green metals – made here using abundant, cheap renewable energy – could deliver immeasurable economic benefits...

15.07.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Peter Hartcher

Is this Gentle Jim’s JFK moment? If it is, he’s overlooked one thing

The treasurer Jim Chalmers, anxious to raise the bar on reform, is asking us to be more than ourselves. But can he be more than himself?

21.06.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Hartcher

Is this Gentle Jim’s JFK moment? If it is, he’s overlooked one thing

The treasurer Jim Chalmers, anxious to raise the bar on reform, is asking us to be more than ourselves. But can he be more than himself?

21.06.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Hartcher