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Is Trump’s hold on the GOP slipping?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/29/donald-trump-us-midterm-elections-republican-party-gop/
Published: September 29, 2026 02:06
At one time, there was "no Republican Party. Just Trump". Now, as the 2026 midterms approach, a sudden independence seems to be infecting GOP candidates. The post Is Trump’s hold on the GOP slipping? appeared first on Crikey.
Not nearly good enough: Chalmers’ budget trickery can’t hide growing loss of control
Published: September 29, 2026 01:16
In 2025-26, Labor lost control of its spending, and its rhetorical tricks can't hide it. It's having very clear impacts on inflation and interest rates, and at the worst possible time. The post Not nearly good enough: Chalmers’ budget trickery can’t hide…
Australia’s legacy systems were already a cyber risk. AI agents are raising the stakes
Published: September 29, 2026 00:05
AI does not create vulnerabilities in ageing systems. But it may change how quickly, persistently and autonomously those vulnerabilities can be discovered and acted upon. The post Australia’s legacy systems were already a cyber risk. AI agents are raising…
A nation’s morals matter. AUKUS shows pandering to America is our higher priority
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/29/aukus-australia-nuclear-waste-us-military-integration/
Published: September 28, 2026 23:01
In seeking to become more aligned with the United States and its military, the Australian government has forfeited our chance to hold ourselves to a higher standard. The post A nation’s morals matter. AUKUS shows pandering to America is our higher priority…
We cartoonists are a dying breed. It’s a canary in the coalmine for a dysfunctional democracy
Published: September 28, 2026 22:57
As New Yorker cartoonist Jason Chatfield writes, staff cartoonists used to be the only ones in the building paid to point at the building. Everyone else eventually answers to the owner, but they answer to the reader. The post We cartoonists are a dying…
Greens seek new leader after Larissa Waters steps down
Published: September 28, 2026 21:15
The Greens will hold a partyroom meeting to decide who will succeed Waters, who has stepped down due to worsening kidney disease. Meanwhile, it's an inflation blame game ahead of the interest rate decision. The post Greens seek new leader after Larissa…
The Snoop: Gillard appears at UK Labour conference, Australian exodus from Saudi Arabia, and more
Published: September 28, 2026 02:10
Plus: Do AI models have rights? AI companies seem to think so. The post The Snoop: Gillard appears at UK Labour conference, Australian exodus from Saudi Arabia, and more appeared first on Crikey.
The US could send Australian personal data to third countries under secret ‘partnership’
Published: September 28, 2026 01:41
While the Albanese government stays silent on plans to hand citizens' biometric data to the Trump administration, the Europeans have publicly released a framework that illuminates what the US is demanding. The post The US could send Australian personal…
Don’t think Australia couldn’t become an autocracy
Published: September 28, 2026 01:09
Nobody wakes up to sudden authoritarianism. We relinquish ourselves to it by allowing our favoured government to get away with bending norms and rules. Over time, these bends become clean breaks. The post Don’t think Australia couldn’t become an autocracy…
Burnham copied Mamdani. Now Albanese should copy Burnham
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/28/andy-burnham-anthony-albanese-zohran-mamdani-uk-politics/
Published: September 28, 2026 00:42
The UK's new prime minister's urgent brand of retail politics is the antithesis of Anthony Albanese's plodding, cautious centrism. The post Burnham copied Mamdani. Now Albanese should copy Burnham appeared first on Crikey.
Waleed Aly’s essay on liberalism can’t see the crisis right in front of its face
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/28/waleed-aly-quarterly-essay-liberalism-time-of-monsters/
Published: September 28, 2026 00:11
While it’s instructive and illuminating in parts, Waleed Aly’s Quarterly Essay, Time of Monsters, is ultimately unable to fully interrogate where the threats to liberalism come from. The post Waleed Aly’s essay on liberalism can’t see the crisis right in…
The radical right is pushing journalists out. Maybe that’s a good thing?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/28/media-ban-pauline-hanson-donald-trump-nigel-farage/
Published: September 27, 2026 23:29
Journalists getting back on the inside isn’t the answer. We need reporting that looks beyond the hot takes and gotchas and focuses on people and communities. The post The radical right is pushing journalists out. Maybe that’s a good thing? appeared first…
Senate inquiry calls on AI bosses to appear after Medicare hack
Published: September 27, 2026 21:22
AI bosses have been told to put their money where their mouths are when it comes to defending against the dangers of developing technologies. Meanwhile, everyone expects an interest rate rise tomorrow but Jim Chalmers wants to tell you some good news. The…
The Houthi–Saudi conflict has the hallmarks of another major Middle Eastern war
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/25/houthi-saudi-arabia-conflict-middle-east-war-usa-iran-oil/
Published: September 25, 2026 02:18
A military response from Saudi Arabia is unlikely to bring a definitive end to the conflict, but ignoring the Houthis would be tantamount to resigning to Iranian influence on the nation’s doorstep. The post The Houthi–Saudi conflict has the hallmarks of…
Did Australia ditch supporting West Bank sanctions all for a plum security council seat?
Published: September 25, 2026 02:08
Why did Australia withdraw from recent West Bank sanctions talks? The ABC didn’t speculate, but I will. The post Did Australia ditch supporting West Bank sanctions all for a plum security council seat? appeared first on Crikey.
The Snoop: News24’s unfortunate uniform, Mamamia’s audience backlash on Gaza, and more
Published: September 25, 2026 01:49
Plus: Karl Stefanovic finds a new gig at CPAC. The post The Snoop: News24’s unfortunate uniform, Mamamia’s audience backlash on Gaza, and more appeared first on Crikey.
US looks to Australia to help solve its nuclear-powered submarine problem
Published: September 25, 2026 01:28
After a US report found the country is losing billions on idle submarines, a top AUKUS ally in Congress pointed out Australia is happy to help. The post US looks to Australia to help solve its nuclear-powered submarine problem appeared first on Crikey.
Jim wants you to have another baby. Here’s why that’s unlikely
Published: September 25, 2026 00:56
As a proud procreator, Sami Shah is here to explain what to expect when expecting, and why those expectations are likely to be disappointed. The post Jim wants you to have another baby. Here’s why that’s unlikely appeared first on Crikey.
Local bánh mì shop become a ‘Hot Bread’? A friendly guide to some anti-immigration recession indicators
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/25/anti-immigration-australia-recession-indicators-aaron-billings/
Published: September 24, 2026 22:58
Do NOT buy that jet ski. The post Local bánh mì shop become a ‘Hot Bread’? A friendly guide to some anti-immigration recession indicators appeared first on Crikey.
Albanese doubles down on AI guardrails following Medicare hack
Published: September 24, 2026 21:20
The revelation an OpenAI agent hacked Medicare, and the fact the company took a fair old while to tell anyone, has led to increased demands for safeguards. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi summit gets underway, with low expectations. The post Albanese doubles down…
The Snoop: Neo-Nazi speaks out on Barnaby, Nine’s shifting sands, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/24/barnaby-joyce-neo-nazis-elon-musk-paramount-nine-donald-trump/
Published: September 24, 2026 02:49
Plus: Could Elon Musk be buying into Australian television? The post The Snoop: Neo-Nazi speaks out on Barnaby, Nine’s shifting sands, and more appeared first on Crikey.
From Federation to Howard, there’s nothing new about Australia’s immigration freak out
Published: September 24, 2026 02:13
And it's never really about culture or "assimilation", although we continue to pretend otherwise. The post From Federation to Howard, there’s nothing new about Australia’s immigration freak out appeared first on Crikey.
The Big Build RC: A low-key and officious beginning of the end for Victorian Labor
Published: September 24, 2026 02:11
On the first day of the royal commission into Victoria's Big Build scandal, its political impact became abundantly clear. The post The Big Build RC: A low-key and officious beginning of the end for Victorian Labor appeared first on Crikey.
A Trumpflation bus is coming right at Albanese and our economy
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/24/donald-trump-trumpflation-anthony-albanese-inflation-iran-war/
Published: September 24, 2026 01:40
And it's one he enthusiastically endorsed. The post A Trumpflation bus is coming right at Albanese and our economy appeared first on Crikey.
Humanity’s end of days is good for business — just ask the AI cartel
Published: September 23, 2026 23:45
These brainiacs have set fire to a trillion dollars and delivered nothing but IP theft and deepfake porn. It's no wonder the American AI giants want protection. The post Humanity’s end of days is good for business — just ask the AI cartel appeared first on…
Iranian president hits back at Trump threats
Published: September 23, 2026 22:17
Masoud Pezeshkian has answered Donald Trump's threat to 'annihilate' his country with a fiery speech at the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese pledged an extra $60m to Ukraine's defence in an emotional meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The…
Crikey asked Barnaby Joyce about a neo-Nazi encounter at a casino. His response shows how politics and media work
Published: September 23, 2026 03:04
Rather than respond to our enquiries, the One Nation MP hit the phones to other media. The post Crikey asked Barnaby Joyce about a neo-Nazi encounter at a casino. His response shows how politics and media work appeared first on Crikey.
Gen Zs will struggle to buy a home. Tim Wilson is more worried about how they’ll buy a second
Published: September 23, 2026 02:24
Tim Wilson is sad younger generations can’t get a sturdy foot on the property ladder. But as the intergenerational report shows, the older ones are pulling up the ladder behind them. The post Gen Zs will struggle to buy a home. Tim Wilson is more worried…
The Snoop: Digging out Hanson’s flight records, News Corp figures keep flowing to Labor governments, and more
Published: September 23, 2026 02:05
Plus: The former head of KPMG met with Finance just before he quit, and the AFR sticks to tradition with its newest list of Australia's most powerful people. The post The Snoop: Digging out Hanson’s flight records, News Corp figures keep flowing to Labor…
The ‘Sell America’ trade is back as Trump turbulence drives other countries away
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/23/donald-trump-sell-america-us-treasury-bonds-iran-war/
Published: September 23, 2026 01:07
Foreign governments were somewhat relaxed about Donald Trump's economic chaos — until it spilled over globally via the disastrous Iran war. They've fled US bonds in droves since then. The post The ‘Sell America’ trade is back as Trump turbulence drives…
Pauline Hanson’s NPC speech caused anxiety of ‘racial targeting’ among SBS staff
Published: September 23, 2026 00:42
Internal documents shed new light on how the SBS handled the One Nation leader's attack on the public broadcaster. The post Pauline Hanson’s NPC speech caused anxiety of ‘racial targeting’ among SBS staff appeared first on Crikey.
Is Donald Trump hyping AI for the economy or the memes?
Published: September 22, 2026 23:49
The US president wants to rename the technology "super intelligence" and establish an "AI czar". He knows he can't let the tech bubble burst, but he also just really loves the slop. The post Is Donald Trump hyping AI for the economy or the memes? appeared…
Trump rants to UN about Iran and AI
Published: September 22, 2026 21:20
Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese are at odds over what to do next with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has criticised the Digital Duty of Care Bill and Chris Bowen is off to Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict and fuel…
The Snoop: Silence on Afghanistan killings compensation, Trump bans press and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/22/ben-roberts-smith-afghan-files-donald-trump-getup-news24/
Published: September 22, 2026 02:16
Plus: News24 has now released merchandise — just what you've always wanted. The post The Snoop: Silence on Afghanistan killings compensation, Trump bans press and more appeared first on Crikey.
Australia’s future is older, pricier, higher taxed, and more indebted (and there’s not much we can do about it)
Published: September 22, 2026 01:49
It's no wonder young people are voting with their reproductive organs. The post Australia’s future is older, pricier, higher taxed, and more indebted (and there’s not much we can do about it) appeared first on Crikey.
Educated migrants will soon be scarce and in hot demand. Australia will need them
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/22/skilled-migration-intergenerational-report-fertility-rates/
Published: September 22, 2026 01:22
Australia’s decline in births matches a global pattern. Meanwhile, the current politics of migrant fear is careening towards a new global demographic reality in which they'll be more sought after than ever. The post Educated migrants will soon be scarce…
Three Ts will dominate Trump‑Xi summit — but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and who knows on tech
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/09/22/donald-trump-xi-jinping-summit-trade-taiwan-tech-ai/
Published: September 22, 2026 01:00
Major policy shifts are unlikely. Though in the area of tech, AI in particular, both sides will be trying to make diplomacy catch up with reality. The post Three Ts will dominate Trump‑Xi summit — but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and…
Doomsday AI cultists aren’t just good marketers — they’re capturing governments
Published: September 22, 2026 00:20
As soon as you realise the AI industry is packed with adherents to a cult of climate and fossil fuel dismissiveness, everything clicks into place. The post Doomsday AI cultists aren’t just good marketers — they’re capturing governments appeared first on…
Labor is throwing international students under a Pauline Hanson-driven bus
Published: September 21, 2026 22:54
Labor has been keen to dispel allegations that its new restrictions on international students have nothing to do with pressure from One Nation's rise. The data underpinning its policy says otherwise. The post Labor is throwing international students under…