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The attack on Helen Haines and what we know
20 Oct 2026 · 14:18It was only last week that independent MP Helen Haines spoke about why Australians were so angry – citing the cost of living, insurance premiums, the price of groceries, and fuel. And, for people living in regional areas like hers, access to healthca
On the ground in France after widespread riots
20 Oct 2026 · 15:42Riots broke out across France on the weekend, said to be the worst in decades. The violence began on Saturday after more than half a million people attended rallies to protest about the cost of living and school standards, with masked rioters setting f
The Exclusive Brethren and the rare public grilling of its ‘Man of God’
19 Oct 2026 · 20:57On Friday, Exclusive Brethren world leader Bruce Hales gave evidence before a federal parliamentary inquiry. This was a significant moment in a story with many twists and turns about power and influence in Australian politics. Today, senior writer Micha
Jim Chalmers’ facts, an ordinary voter’s feelings and the political reality
16 Oct 2026 · 27:36This week – again – is all about the economy, which includes a visit from a ghost of the past in the form of former treasurer Josh Frydenberg. But the big topic for today is current treasurer Jim Chalmers and a speech he gave this week, in which he
A public execution and a Russian deal – will Trump’s midterm distractions work?
15 Oct 2026 · 22:41The Pentagon’s plans to livestream the execution of a former US army psychiatrist who murdered 13 soldiers at an army base has been met with disbelief in many quarters. Even so, the plan, which would mark the first US military execution by firing squ