Yesterday
- Opinion
- Inflation
Albanese fears RBA rate rise fallout - with good reason
The Albanese government knows if rates move again, as now seems inevitable, it’s going to get whacked, regardless of the cause.
Public buildings are legitimate military targets: Israel
Israel’s ambassador to Australia defended the bombing of Gaza saying Hamas deliberately established its bases in places such as schools and hospitals.
Military aircraft sent to Middle East ‘as a contingency’
The Albanese government has sent two more military aircraft to the Middle East in the event the conflict escalates.
This Month
Freed hostages raise hopes of more to come
The release of another two captured Israelis from Gaza has lifted hopes for dozens still held by Hamas, as world leaders step up efforts to defuse soaring tensions.
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The battle Israel fears it is losing
As the conflict drags on, and the bodies on the other side pile ever higher, Israel feels the world is reacting more to the horrific images of bombed out Gaza and dead, desperate and starving Palestinians.
- Updated
Biden urges Israel to delay Gaza ground invasion
Israel argues a ‘Holocaust-denial-like phenomenon’ is evolving against the October 7 massacres that sparked its brutal response in Gaza.
Voters were focused on cost of living, not Voice, survey reveals
Eight in 10 voters wanted the government focused on the cost of living at referendum time, while just one in 10 said the same of the Voice, the latest True Issues survey reveals.
- Opinion
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sensitivities abound at PM’s 17th overseas trip in 18 months
As the prime minister cops flak on talkback radio for his heavy travel schedule, the government is sensitive about the optics of his imminent Washington trip.
- Updated
- Opinion
- Canberra Observed
The longer Chalmers leaves it, the harder EV charging will be to fix
What are the Greens going to demand be spent when the fuel excise runs out? And do they not realise that just because a car is battery powered, it will still need a road?
Dutton tells Albanese to visit Israel as Labor loyalties tested
Peter Dutton says the prime minster should prioritise a trip to Israel ahead of the United States.
Biden arrives in Israel as Middle East tensions soar
The US President faces rapidly worsening regional tensions sparked by a massive attack on a hospital in Gaza.
$50m security boost for religious facilities as violence fears flare
The Albanese government has announced $50 million in grants to boost security at religious schools, places of worship and community facilities.
Albanese tells Labor MPs how to deal with voters after Voice rout
The Prime Minister has been asked by MPs how to reconnect with their electorates as Liberal MPs seek to rub vinegar into his “large paper cut”.
PM baulks at treaty, Dutton dumps recognition vow
Anthony Albanese refused to discuss a treaty while Peter Dutton dumped his plan to push for recognition after the resounding defeat of the Voice to parliament.
Dutton sees ‘opportunities’ in referendum result to target Labor seats
Liberal strategists say referendum suggests Coalition could win power without all teal seats but “whether we can win with none of them remains to be seen”.
Australians in Lebanon warned to leave
Just one Qantas flight left Tel Aviv for London on Friday before emergency commercial flights were scrapped. There are now concerns for Australians in Lebanon.
Bruised Labor pledges to go back to basics after referendum rout
Factional bosses have assured Prime Minister Anthony Albanese his position is safe, despite Saturday’s historic Voice defeat.
- Opinion
- Voice to parliament
Referendum a reality check for progressive politics
The referendum loss may not halt the march of progressive politics, but it certainly provides pause for thought.
Teal seats vote Yes but Libs unperturbed
Between four and six of the teal seats votes Yes, but the Liberals say Labor’s wipeout is of greater significance.
Voice rejected but ‘it will not divide us’: PM
Peter Dutton said the defeat of the Voice to parliament referendum is “good for our country”. Anthony Albanese accepted the defeat after Australians resoundingly voted No. How the day unfolded.
- Updated
