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ATMs? Women getting the vote? It seems no parallel is too tenuous for our grand AI vision
Published: July 16, 2026 02:05
Anthony Albanese (and Jane Hume at one point) sure made a lot of grandiose, not always coherent points about AI yesterday. The post ATMs? Women getting the vote? It seems no parallel is too tenuous for our grand AI vision appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: ANU’s prolonged silence, bad news for Andrew Wilkie, and more
Published: July 16, 2026 01:44
Plus: Pauline Hanson and Gina Rinehart take a gals' trip to Italy! The post The Snoop: ANU’s prolonged silence, bad news for Andrew Wilkie, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Why a broken ceasefire suits Iran just fine
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/16/iran-war-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-donald-trump/
Published: July 16, 2026 01:03
The Iranians have discovered that the Strait of Hormuz offers Tehran significant leverage, and they are determined to hold on to it. The post Why a broken ceasefire suits Iran just fine appeared first on Crikey.
Pauline Hanson might fade, but the grievances she tapped into are here to stay
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/16/pauline-hanson-one-nation-grievance-politics-hyper-liberalism/
Published: July 16, 2026 00:31
Until we understand and respond to the issues that are driving people to consider voting for One Nation, right-wing populism will continue to thrive. The post Pauline Hanson might fade, but the grievances she tapped into are here to stay appeared first on…
Albanese understands Australia’s AI reality. His path forward is less convincing
Published: July 16, 2026 00:02
With the prime minister's vision of an Office of AI and a national framework, the government risks designing rules around the most visible firms and the largest data centres, while overlooking the fundamental changes occurring throughout the economy. The…
Calls for data centre pause following Albanese’s big AI speech
Published: July 15, 2026 21:17
Anthony Albanese’s AI announcements have resulted in calls for a pause on data centre approval and construction. Elsewhere, outgoing UK prime minister Keir Starmer has signed off just two years after Labour’s historic election victory. The post Calls for…
Journalists, please ‘rule out’ this silly gotcha question to politicians
Published: July 15, 2026 02:17
An incessant Sarah Ferguson demanded Angus Taylor 'rule out' governing with One Nation on ABC's 730 — an inane ask about a hypothetical situation. She’d be better off asking him about things he is actually doing. The post Journalists, please ‘rule out’…
What the hell is happening to Australian theatre?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/15/australian-theatre-musicals-arts-industry-struggle/
Published: July 15, 2026 02:10
The Australian theatre industry is struggling, with runs of globally best-selling musicals cut short. Industry insiders tell us why. The post What the hell is happening to Australian theatre? appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Malinauskas’ cozy News Corp dinner, a radical new US ambassador, and more
Published: July 15, 2026 01:08
Plus: The government dodges a document request on the antisemitism royal commission. The post The Snoop: Malinauskas’ cozy News Corp dinner, a radical new US ambassador, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Jillian Segal’s circular logic on ‘modern-day antisemitism’
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/15/jillian-segal-modern-day-antisemitism-israel-abc-sbs/
Published: July 15, 2026 00:16
The antisemitism envoy's appearance before the royal commission proved she remains — like all of us — confused as to what she believes constitutes antisemitic reporting by the public broadcasters. The post Jillian Segal’s circular logic on ‘modern-day…
Two photographs of Hatam Yekta tell the story of Australia
Published: July 14, 2026 23:48
Hatam Yekta, a 36-year-old Kurdish asylum seeker, has spent 13 years languishing in Port Moresby. His body, once the kind revered by many Australians, is now critically ill. The post Two photographs of Hatam Yekta tell the story of Australia appeared first…
Albanese to announce new Office of AI and national framework
Published: July 14, 2026 21:23
Anthony Albanese will today announce a new Office of AI as well as a national framework for dealing with the age of artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Angus Taylor can’t seem to decide what he thinks about One Nation and Donald Trump has backflipped on…
Have the major political parties become taxpayer-funded vehicles of corruption?
Published: July 14, 2026 02:30
There's a common link between the corruption scandal engulfing the NSW Liberals and Labor's CFMEU crisis in Victoria — hollowed-out political parties and the opportunities they offer vested interests. The post Have the major political parties become…
Sam Neill gave us a different kind of man
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/sam-neill-obituary-australia-new-zealand-film-masculinity/
Published: July 14, 2026 02:13
Actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78, was a singular talent who projected a startling and distinct version of Australian masculinity to the world. The post Sam Neill gave us a different kind of man appeared first on Crikey.
Melbourne lags far behind Sydney when it comes to nature access. Here’s how to fix it
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/national-parks-melbourne-sydney-victoria-environment/
Published: July 14, 2026 01:44
With hunting and logging advocacy groups mounting a long-standing campaign against national parks, the Victorian capital has been left wanting. The post Melbourne lags far behind Sydney when it comes to nature access. Here’s how to fix it appeared first on…
The Snoop: News Corp pays for pollies’ ball tickets, and The Guardian loses a lifer
Published: July 14, 2026 01:38
Plus: Try and stop yourself laughing at this EU bureaucrat's press conference. The post The Snoop: News Corp pays for pollies’ ball tickets, and The Guardian loses a lifer appeared first on Crikey.
Defence has bungled its disastrous $1.9bn munitions contract with Thales. What hope does AUKUS have?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/14/defence-thales-munitions-contract-aukus/
Published: July 14, 2026 01:13
A billion-dollar munitions contract was awarded to a French state-owned company after a calamitous, one-horse tender process. The second instalment of an audit report reveals a litany of concerns. The post Defence has bungled its disastrous $1.9bn…
Leaders at Australian universities have lost their moral compass
Published: July 14, 2026 00:16
Nothing is stopping our well-paid university leaders from having second jobs — even with organisations that benefit from the university. Is this the kind of industry we want? The post Leaders at Australian universities have lost their moral compass…
Iran mocks Trump’s new blockade as ceasefire crumbles
Published: July 13, 2026 21:11
Donald Trump reinstates the US blockade on Iranian ports while leaders in Tehran mock his rhetoric. Meanwhile, it's been suggested Pauline Hanson is in for 'a very rough week' amid continuing media scrutiny. The post Iran mocks Trump’s new blockade as…
Media is collapsing in the regions. Its a breeding ground for misinformation, rife for One Nation’s rise
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/rural-regional-media-newspapers-misinformation/
Published: July 13, 2026 02:42
As traditional media engagement withers, so too does investment in regional news outlets. The result is a proliferation of misinformation and a rise in algorithm-fed news, an environment in which parties like One Nation thrive. The post Media is collapsing…
The Snoop: Mitch McConnell’s proof of life, One Nation’s new media friends, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/mitch-mcconnell-brendan-mccullum-one-nation-boko-haram/
Published: July 13, 2026 02:15
Plus: The Australian journalist behind an almighty press row as English cricket falls into shambles again. The post The Snoop: Mitch McConnell’s proof of life, One Nation’s new media friends, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack of response
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/big-build-victoria-cfmeu-jacinta-allan-daniel-andrews/
Published: July 13, 2026 02:05
The rorting of Victoria's Big Build is unique not only for the scale of its financial impact, but also for the demonstrable lack of government or regulatory pushback. The post Big Build is the biggest crime in Australian history — and unique for the lack…
Modi’s visit leaves Indian diaspora trapped between Hindu nationalists and white supremacists
Published: July 13, 2026 01:22
White nationalists protesting Indian immigration in Australia were drowned out by a loud and proud crowd during Modi's visit. Unfortunately, that crowd represented another political toxin. The post Modi’s visit leaves Indian diaspora trapped between Hindu…
In the age of shameless politicians, we need real journalism. For now, Count Binface will do
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/count-binface-nigel-farage-pauline-hanson-one-nation/
Published: July 12, 2026 23:45
In a world where proper reporting is thrown aside for 'gotcha moments' that fail to hold the shameless accountable, all hail Count Binface. The post In the age of shameless politicians, we need real journalism. For now, Count Binface will do appeared first…
Pauline Hanson and One Nation lose support over policy platform
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/13/pauline-hanson-one-nation-lose-support-polling-albanese-ai/
Published: July 12, 2026 21:01
While Pauline Hanson continues her UK tour, One Nation slips in the polls; the Albanese government is preparing to unveil its plan for AI and US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died aged 71. The post Pauline Hanson and One Nation lose support over…
Well done, Angus? Now it’s time to dump Abbott, Antic and all your One Nation hangers-on
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/10/angus-taylor-opposition-one-nation-tony-abbott-alex-antic/
Published: July 10, 2026 02:22
Liberal leader Angus Taylor has finally called out One Nation, but he still needs to purge the Hansonites in his ranks. The post Well done, Angus? Now it’s time to dump Abbott, Antic and all your One Nation hangers-on appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: Journo’s AI prompt hastily deleted, it’s Segal vs SBS, and more
Published: July 10, 2026 02:06
Plus: a freedom of information document reveals how eSafety prepared for a Senate estimates grilling. The post The Snoop: Journo’s AI prompt hastily deleted, it’s Segal vs SBS, and more appeared first on Crikey.
As Sarah Henderson calls triple zero and winds up in the sin bin, she joins an unproud history of political own goals
Published: July 10, 2026 02:00
A less than elite list of Australian politicians who tried to catch their opponents in a gotcha moment... only to get got themselves. The post As Sarah Henderson calls triple zero and winds up in the sin bin, she joins an unproud history of political own…
Hanson’s support is dipping. Time for a monocultural festival!
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/10/pauline-hanson-one-nation-polls-monoculturalism/
Published: July 10, 2026 00:51
There will be fish and chips and everything. The post Hanson’s support is dipping. Time for a monocultural festival! appeared first on Crikey.
Trust breaks down in a predictable order: Big challenge for Big Four
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/10/big-four-kpmg-ey-deloitte-pwc-trust-accountability/
Published: July 10, 2026 00:23
A trust crisis is enveloping the Big Four accounting firms. Here's how they can fix it. The post Trust breaks down in a predictable order: Big challenge for Big Four appeared first on Crikey.
Fuck, marry, kill: Albanese government policy edition
Published: July 9, 2026 22:51
Nothing says raw erotic charge like 'capital gains tax indexation'. The post Fuck, marry, kill: Albanese government policy edition appeared first on Crikey.
Angus Taylor finally gets round to taking on One Nation
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/10/angus-taylor-pauline-hanson-one-nation-modi-visit/
Published: July 9, 2026 21:00
Pauline Hanson urged the Coalition leader to work with her after he said One Nation would bring an "eternity of pain" to the country. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi's Melbourne visit draws thousands. The post Angus Taylor finally gets round to taking on One…
Insiders reveal the real story behind Karl Stefanovic, a monster of Nine’s own making
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/09/karl-stefanovic-australian-tv-nine-today-show/
Published: July 9, 2026 03:11
From ‘24-carat fuckwit' to 'boy-wonder', there's no shortage of opinions about the breakfast TV stalwart, and how his career went from strength, to strength, to scandal. The post Insiders reveal the real story behind Karl Stefanovic, a monster of Nine’s…
Barnaby Joyce’s Chinese conspiracy theory was irresponsible, and everyone failed to tackle it
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/09/telstra-outage-barnaby-joyce-chinese-conspiracy-theory/
Published: July 9, 2026 02:30
Telstra isn't the only network with faulty nodes — Australia's media and politicians have also malfunctioned. The post Barnaby Joyce’s Chinese conspiracy theory was irresponsible, and everyone failed to tackle it appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: SBS and ABC front antisemitism RC, Pauline Hanson’s new friend, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/09/sbs-abc-antisemitism-royal-commission-pauline-hanson/
Published: July 9, 2026 02:19
Plus: Is The Australian really a true-blue newspaper? And Nigel Farage goes toe-to-toe with... Count Binface. The post The Snoop: SBS and ABC front antisemitism RC, Pauline Hanson’s new friend, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Why ‘self-pitying’ Nigel Farage is resigning as an MP, only to stand again
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/07/09/nigel-farage-resigning-mp-race-binface/
Published: July 9, 2026 02:00
Nigel Farage revealed that he will be stepping down as MP for Clacton — only to stand again for the same seat. Academic experts examine the motivations behind this move. The post Why ‘self-pitying’ Nigel Farage is resigning as an MP, only to stand again…
Telstra outage exposes vulnerabilities as opposition tries (and fails) to play politics
Published: July 8, 2026 21:10
Communications Minister Anika Wells has criticised Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor over their reactions to the Telstra outage. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to threaten Iran and make countless gaffes. The post Telstra outage exposes vulnerabilities as…