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John Howard and his army of fossils want to play with 20th century tactics. But now it’s a different game
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/06/john-howard-john-anderson-cant-save-coalition/
Published: February 6, 2026 01:23
Having Liberal and National 'elders' try to fix the Coalition overlooks their role in creating the conditions that led to the fragmentation of the right in the first place. The post John Howard and his army of fossils want to play with 20th century…
The graves of Anzac soldiers in Gaza have been desecrated. Where is The Australian’s outrage?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/06/anzac-graves-gaza-cemetery-al-tuffah-news-corp-the-australian/
Published: February 6, 2026 00:46
The News Corp publication, usually quick to defend the memory of fallen Anzac soldiers, is quiet on the destruction of a grave in Gaza where more than 250 Australian servicemen are buried. The post The graves of Anzac soldiers in Gaza have been desecrated.…
Bitcoin in free fall — yet again — might have wider consequences (and benefits for Trump)
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/06/bitcoin-plummets-ai-market-donald-trump/
Published: February 6, 2026 00:41
The price of bitcoin is plummeting as the market takes fright at credit levels and worries about AI. And Donald Trump might somehow end up the big winner from all the chaos. The post Bitcoin in free fall — yet again — might have wider consequences (and…
Australia makes landmark decision that ‘prediction markets’ like Polymarket are gambling
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/06/polymarket-australia-rules-predictions-markets-are-gambling/
Published: February 5, 2026 23:34
Prompted by Crikey's reporting, AMCA's investigation into a Trump-linked 'prediction market' company led to a landmark decision with dramatic ramifications for the gambling industry. The post Australia makes landmark decision that ‘prediction markets’…
Cutting through the Hanson and Bernardi brouhaha reveals the real issue: nonsense journalism
Published: February 5, 2026 22:57
In the first instalment of Sami Shah's new column, he argues we're being trained to experience democracy as a constant emergency rather than a deeply unsexy process. The post Cutting through the Hanson and Bernardi brouhaha reveals the real issue: nonsense…
What the Epstein files tell us about misogyny and political influence
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/06/crikey-podcast-australians-epstein-files/
Published: February 5, 2026 21:59
The latest Epstein files drop reveals a deep intersection between the abuse of women and girls and the spread of toxic politics. The post What the Epstein files tell us about misogyny and political influence appeared first on Crikey.
D-Day for Coalition reunification approaches as Nationals hint at willingness to negotiate
Published: February 5, 2026 19:55
Sussan Ley's Sunday deadline for a Coalition reconciliation is rapidly approaching, and the alleged Perth Invasion Day bomber has been charged with terrorism. The post D-Day for Coalition reunification approaches as Nationals hint at willingness to…
The Liberals face a drubbing at South Australia’s election next month. But what of One Nation?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/liberal-party-south-australian-election-polls-one-nation/
Published: February 5, 2026 05:02
Recent federal polls suggest the former Coalition parties are on track to be devastated by One Nation. But this all remains theoretical... for now. The post The Liberals face a drubbing at South Australia’s election next month. But what of One Nation?…
The John Howard Eyebrows-O-Meterâ„¢ ranking of Liberal desperation
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/john-howard-ranking-liberal-desperation/
Published: February 5, 2026 01:50
You know things are going badly for the Liberals when they roll out John Howard. The post The John Howard Eyebrows-O-Meterâ„¢ ranking of Liberal desperation appeared first on Crikey.
Epstein, Mandelson, and the conspiracy theories that turn out to be true
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/jeffrey-epstein-peter-mandelson-conspiracy-theories/
Published: February 5, 2026 01:33
The ongoing Epstein revelations suggest that, at least in a shopworn way, some conspiracy theories are very real — especially when it comes to how vested interests try to influence politicians. The post Epstein, Mandelson, and the conspiracy theories that…
Pauline’s pay slip, a Hockey buck, and a Melania misstep
Published: February 5, 2026 01:22
Plus the Norwegian royal family is having a really terrible week. The post Pauline’s pay slip, a Hockey buck, and a Melania misstep appeared first on Crikey.
What journalism will lose from The Washington Post job cuts
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/washinton-post-job-cuts/
Published: February 5, 2026 00:56
The Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post has gutted its newsrooms — and the journalism world will be worse for it. The post What journalism will lose from The Washington Post job cuts appeared first on Crikey.
‘Not adequately resourced’: US senators voice fears for AUKUS rollout in Perth
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/aukus-perth-western-australia-us-senators-concern/
Published: February 5, 2026 00:42
AUKUS questions remain about how many US staff will be sent to Western Australia and where they will live. The post ‘Not adequately resourced’: US senators voice fears for AUKUS rollout in Perth appeared first on Crikey.
Fossil fuel companies gave millions to buy political access and influence before the 2025 election
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/fossil-fuel-companies-millions-donations-2025-election/
Published: February 5, 2026 00:20
Prior to the 2025 federal election, Labor received more than $1.06 million from the fossil fuel industry, while some $2.92 million went to the Coalition. The post Fossil fuel companies gave millions to buy political access and influence before the 2025…
The $75 million ‘Melania’ doco is a hit, claims Donald Trump. Hmm, is it?
Published: February 4, 2026 23:06
In conventional industry calculations, a $75 million spend on a film would need $150 million in box office receipts to break even. 'Melania' isn't even close. The post The $75 million ‘Melania’ doco is a hit, claims Donald Trump. Hmm, is it? appeared first…
Why people are protesting Israel’s head of state visiting Australia next week
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/isaac-herzog-australia-visit-israel-gaza-protest/
Published: February 4, 2026 22:50
Anthony Albanese wants Isaac Herzog's visit to foster 'a greater sense of unity' following the Bondi attack. It seems destined to do the opposite. The post Why people are protesting Israel’s head of state visiting Australia next week appeared first on…
John Howard enters the fray, urging Coalition to reunite
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/05/john-howard-coalition-split-the-washington-post-redundancies/
Published: February 4, 2026 19:48
The former Liberal prime minister says Sussan Ley should offer 'concessions' to the Nationals if necessary to keep the Coalition together, and The Washington Post has gutted its newsroom, firing nearly a third of its employees. The post John Howard enters…
Show me the money: All the big political donations from the gambling industry
Published: February 4, 2026 01:19
Political disclosures show a raft of donations from the gambling industry, including hundreds of thousands from a controversial billionaire. The post Show me the money: All the big political donations from the gambling industry appeared first on Crikey.
This interest rate rise was brought to you by Labor’s pre-election spending frenzy
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/04/interest-rate-rise-rba-labor-election-spending/
Published: February 4, 2026 01:01
Jim Chalmers says his hands are clean when it comes to interest rate rises. But Labor's election spending recklessly inflated the economy at a time when it was gathering strength. The post This interest rate rise was brought to you by Labor’s pre-election…
If you’re unhappy about your personal data being handed to the US government, there are some things you can do
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/04/personal-id-biometric-data-usa-donald-trump-ebsp/
Published: February 4, 2026 00:54
People are angry about the Trump administration being given access to Australia's databases of biometric and ID information. But what can you do? The post If you’re unhappy about your personal data being handed to the US government, there are some things…
With renewables over 50% and wholesale prices down, is the energy transition… succeeding?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/04/renewable-power-energy-transition-solar-wind-prices/
Published: February 3, 2026 23:28
After a long, complicated and difficult process, research suggests that the energy transition is actually working. But in Victoria? Not so much. The post With renewables over 50% and wholesale prices down, is the energy transition… succeeding? appeared…
As Trump embarks on intervention in Latin America, Venezuelans in Mexico weigh up their futures
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/04/donald-trump-venezuela-intervention-nicolas-maduro-mexico/
Published: February 3, 2026 22:58
Nearly 8 million Venezuelans have left their country in recent years. Following the USA's capture of President Nicolás Maduro, some are considering returning. But it's far from an easy decision. The post As Trump embarks on intervention in Latin America,…
The Epstein files show that Australia, like many nations, is at the mercy of men like him
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/04/jeffrey-epstein-files-conspiracy-global-influence/
Published: February 3, 2026 22:15
The latest release of files on Jeffrey Epstein show his attempts to casually influence elections and subvert democracy in countries all over the world. The post The Epstein files show that Australia, like many nations, is at the mercy of men like him…
Blame game begins as RBA raises rates, with more potentially on the way
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/04/rba-interest-rate-rise-coalition-question-time/
Published: February 3, 2026 20:00
Jim Chalmers was very eager to claim that the latest interest rate rise yesterday was not the government's fault, and it was open season on the (former) Coalition at the resumption of parliament. The post Blame game begins as RBA raises rates, with more…
Antony Green: Which seats could One Nation actually win?
Published: February 3, 2026 04:31
If, come the next federal election, One Nation is polling at 25%, it will be sweeping up seats all across rural and regional Australia. The post Antony Green: Which seats could One Nation actually win? appeared first on Crikey.
Major parties collect over $130m in dark money donations
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/03/major-parties-over-130m-dark-money-donations/
Published: February 3, 2026 01:37
The majority of One Nation's political donations came from undisclosed sources, with so-called 'dark money' pumping millions into parties big and small. The post Major parties collect over $130m in dark money donations appeared first on Crikey.
Miners, billionaires and climate warriors top political donations list — and big sums are going to third-party campaign groups
Published: February 3, 2026 01:35
Mining barons remain a major influence on politics, as do billionaires and climate activists. The post Miners, billionaires and climate warriors top political donations list — and big sums are going to third-party campaign groups appeared first on Crikey.
Freya Leach’s Israel tour, OpenAI’s high-wire act, and Bernardi, fool us once…
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/03/crikey-tips-freya-leach-cory-bernardi-open-ai-bernard-keane/
Published: February 3, 2026 00:51
Plus the ghost of 'The Project' makes an Alcaraz gaffe. And #FreeBK! The post Freya Leach’s Israel tour, OpenAI’s high-wire act, and Bernardi, fool us once… appeared first on Crikey.
Trump, ICE set to be handed access to Australians’ biometric data, ID documents
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/03/australian-biometric-id-data-access-donald-trump-ice/
Published: February 3, 2026 00:40
The Albanese government is giving the Trump administration and agencies like ICE access to Australians' biometric data — and we're not being told anything about it. The post Trump, ICE set to be handed access to Australians’ biometric data, ID documents…
The Liberal Party connection behind the sale of Nine’s radio stations
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/03/liberal-party-connection-sale-nines-radio-stations-laundy/
Published: February 3, 2026 00:12
The man responsible for closing the deal on the sale of Nine's radio division is an outspoken former Liberal MP with strong views on the media industry. The post The Liberal Party connection behind the sale of Nine’s radio stations appeared first on…
Pro-China online influence campaign targeting Australians taken down by X
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/03/green-cicada-network-china-influence-campaign-x-twitter/
Published: February 2, 2026 23:50
Elon Musk's social media network has suspended accounts, including those purporting to be Australian users, which were co-ordinating to promote pro-China propaganda following Crikey's inquiries. The post Pro-China online influence campaign targeting…
Will Trump walk back from the precipice of war with Iran?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/03/donald-trump-near-war-iran/
Published: February 2, 2026 23:08
The authorities in Iran feel besieged from within and without. That's a dangerous situation as they feel their only option is to push back. The post Will Trump walk back from the precipice of war with Iran? appeared first on Crikey.
As a rally organiser, the Boorloo bombing has triggered a series of ‘what ifs’
Published: February 2, 2026 22:57
It should not have taken community outcry to have escalated this threat beyond a mere 'hostile attack' charge. The post As a rally organiser, the Boorloo bombing has triggered a series of ‘what ifs’ appeared first on Crikey.
Littleproud survives spill, but talks with Ley come to nothing
Published: February 2, 2026 19:49
The Coalition parties remain in stasis with both incumbent leaders clinging to their jobs, and former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi has joined One Nation. The post Littleproud survives spill, but talks with Ley come to nothing appeared first on Crikey.
Sitting through the Hoyts Highpoint screening of ‘Melania’, staring into the void
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/02/melania-trump-film-usa-first-lady-review/
Published: February 2, 2026 01:40
In which Crikey becomes one of about 10 people to have seen the first lady's new vanity project. The post Sitting through the Hoyts Highpoint screening of ‘Melania’, staring into the void appeared first on Crikey.
Jim Chalmers is good at talking, it’s the doing part that seems beyond him
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/02/jim-chalmers-tax-reform-treasurer-gdp-deficit/
Published: February 2, 2026 00:55
Jim Chalmers talks a lot about tax reform, but this is a government so timid the chances of it doing anything meaningful are small. Instead, it prefers to hand out money. The post Jim Chalmers is good at talking, it’s the doing part that seems beyond him…
On Notice: Parliament’s back, RBA reveals rates, and Albo in Indo
Published: February 2, 2026 00:18
All that and more in this week's politics news. The post On Notice: Parliament’s back, RBA reveals rates, and Albo in Indo appeared first on Crikey.
One Nation voters: Angus who? Libs will discover if the answer is Taylor, it’s a dumb question
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/02/angus-taylor-andrew-hastie-popularity-one-nation-voters/
Published: February 1, 2026 23:47
The numbers show Andrew Hastie is far better placed to start winning back lost Liberal voters than Angus Taylor, who might briefly lead the Liberals but can't fix their problems. The post One Nation voters: Angus who? Libs will discover if the answer is…
Fake ‘Australian’ social media army is pushing Chinese propaganda using stolen X accounts, report claims
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/02/social-media-hack-australian-x-accounts-pro-china-ai/
Published: February 1, 2026 23:37
An anarcho-communist from Ballarat suddenly developed a keen interest in Philippine flood recovery corruption. In fact, it's part of an AI-powered troll farm. The post Fake ‘Australian’ social media army is pushing Chinese propaganda using stolen X…
It’s a record 48.9°C summer. The media doesn’t care, and there’s a few reasons why
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/02/02/climate-change-heatwave-summer-media-coverage-global-warming/
Published: February 1, 2026 22:18
It's getting hotter, but politicians — and crucially, the press that pushed them — don't seem to care. It's all the result of the slow but steady collapse of global stability. The post It’s a record 48.9°C summer. The media doesn’t care, and there’s a few…
Littleproud to bat away spill challenge as Hastie drops out of Liberal leadership race
Published: February 1, 2026 20:03
Nationals leader David Littleproud is favoured to easily emerge victorious in a spill against his leadership today, and new polling shows that Pauline Hanson's popularity is still rising. The post Littleproud to bat away spill challenge as Hastie drops out…
What the hell is happening to gold and silver prices right now?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/gold-and-silver-prices-stocks-buy-sell/
Published: January 30, 2026 03:00
Gold and silver prices are skyrocketing right now. But the rise in precious metals is a bit of a bad sign, really. The post What the hell is happening to gold and silver prices right now? appeared first on Crikey.
Those CPI numbers come with a big caveat. The RBA is taking note
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/consumer-price-index-reserve-bank-interest-rates-2026/
Published: January 30, 2026 00:45
The ABS has flagged that it is holding off on adjusting its new monthly CPI figure while it assesses the data. That's a problem for the Reserve Bank as it considers lifting interest rates. The post Those CPI numbers come with a big caveat. The RBA is…
We went to Pauline Hanson’s cancelled-then-uncancelled propaganda movie premiere so you don’t have to
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/a-super-progressive-movie-review-pauline-hanson-propaganda/
Published: January 30, 2026 00:39
The Australian described the 85-minute movie as being worth five minutes of your time, so went to see for ourselves. The post We went to Pauline Hanson’s cancelled-then-uncancelled propaganda movie premiere so you don’t have to appeared first on Crikey.
Are any of the potential Liberal leaders fit for purpose in an age of right-wing tumult?
Published: January 30, 2026 00:33
Sussan Ley, Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor all reflect different elements within a deeply fragmented right. It's unlikely any of them alone can put a coherent conservative political force back into play. The post Are any of the potential Liberal leaders…
Scott Morrison was right when he predicted his Islam speech would be controversial
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/scott-morrison-islam-speech-andrew-bragg/
Published: January 29, 2026 23:53
Despite his encouragement, Senator Bragg might have made things trickier for the former PM by stating plainly what Morrison didn't. The post Scott Morrison was right when he predicted his Islam speech would be controversial appeared first on Crikey.
‘It Can Happen Here’: America’s fascist roots run long and deep
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/americas-fascist-roots-kkk-donald-trump/
Published: January 29, 2026 22:56
For the past century, American politics has had a foundation in a 'hardy nativist tradition' that shares many characteristics of fascism. The post ‘It Can Happen Here’: America’s fascist roots run long and deep appeared first on Crikey.
One Nation is coming for the Liberals. So what are Pauline Hanson’s actual policies?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/one-nation-pauline-hanson-opposition-leader-cut-through/
Published: January 29, 2026 22:50
With One Nation surging in the polls, it's vital to take their policy offering seriously. The post One Nation is coming for the Liberals. So what are Pauline Hanson’s actual policies? appeared first on Crikey.
In killing K’gari dingoes, we prove we value holidays and tourism over natural life
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/30/dingoes-cull-kgari-fraser-island-queensland-tourism/
Published: January 29, 2026 21:59
Humans assign value to other sentient beings in very polarising ways, more often than not linked to economic priorities — in this case, tourist money. The post In killing K’gari dingoes, we prove we value holidays and tourism over natural life appeared…
Liberal ‘cabal’ looking to usurp Ley conspire on the day of colleague’s funeral… and agree on nothing
Published: January 29, 2026 19:59
Six right-wing Liberal men were yesterday unable to decide who should challenge the party's first female leader. Meanwhile, the federal government is battling it out with the states and territories over hospital funding. The post Liberal ‘cabal’ looking to…
A homemade bomb was thrown into an Invasion Day rally. Mainstream media wouldn’t call it terrorism
Published: January 29, 2026 01:07
The press was slow to call the throwing of a homemade bomb into a Perth Invasion Day rally a potential act of terror. The post A homemade bomb was thrown into an Invasion Day rally. Mainstream media wouldn’t call it terrorism appeared first on Crikey.
Revealed: Australia’s $100 million investment in controversial surveillance giant Palantir
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/29/palantir-investment-100-million-future-fund/
Published: January 29, 2026 01:07
Australia's Future Fund drastically increased its stake in Palantir in the year since Donald Trump took office, according to its latest figures. The post Revealed: Australia’s $100 million investment in controversial surveillance giant Palantir appeared…
The muted response to the Perth bombing exposes a pattern of national indifference
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/29/perth-invasion-day-bomb-threat-media-australia/
Published: January 29, 2026 00:58
A failed bomb attack in Perth on Invasion Day drew little attention from the media and public. It shows Australia has long been selective in its sense of danger. The post The muted response to the Perth bombing exposes a pattern of national indifference…
Reynolds ♥ irony, Barnaby Joyce ♥ Malcolm Roberts, and Sussan Ley does not ♥ Aaron Patrick
Published: January 29, 2026 00:42
Plus a One Nation-esque Swedish politician ♥ his nightstand. The post Reynolds ♥ irony, Barnaby Joyce ♥ Malcolm Roberts, and Sussan Ley does not ♥ Aaron Patrick appeared first on Crikey.
Are mortgage holders about to feel the first pains of careless, big spending Victorianisation?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/29/labor-inflation-rising-cpi-jim-chalmers-government-spending/
Published: January 29, 2026 00:12
Labor's excuses for rising inflation are wearing thin as pressure grows on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates. It reeks of a government inspired by Victorian Labor. The post Are mortgage holders about to feel the first pains of careless, big spending…
The very unwelcome return of high inflation
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/29/high-inflation-cost-of-living-cpi-data/
Published: January 28, 2026 23:52
With inflation up, Australia is staring down the barrel of an elongated cost of living surge — here's where it's coming from. The post The very unwelcome return of high inflation appeared first on Crikey.
Scott Morrison’s Islamophobic rhetoric tells racists their hatred merely echoes a national concern
Published: January 28, 2026 23:50
If we are serious about safety and the community coming together, we must stop outsourcing fear to Muslim communities and start confronting the real drivers of violence. The post Scott Morrison’s Islamophobic rhetoric tells racists their hatred merely…