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The Snoop: Mushroom trial media blitz plunges new depths, Wong vs Shoebridge in estimates blow up, and more
Published: October 29, 2026 01:04
Plus: News Corp journos are at war (yes, again!). The post The Snoop: Mushroom trial media blitz plunges new depths, Wong vs Shoebridge in estimates blow up, and more appeared first on Crikey.
âYou can draw the inferenceâ: Australia reveals concerns about Chinese ballistic missile test from nuclear sub
Published: October 29, 2026 00:33
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong was in Fiji when Chinese officials reached out to warn about the test. The post âYou can draw the inferenceâ: Australia reveals concerns about Chinese ballistic missile test from nuclear sub appeared first on Crikey.
Laborâs âfixesâ for surging inflation are stupid
Published: October 29, 2026 00:14
Surging inflation has left the government in a deepening hole â and it is making the problem worse with its own policies. But it's not the only one in trouble. The post Laborâs âfixesâ for surging inflation are stupid appeared first on Crikey.
Netanyahu dashes hopes of the Israelis desperate for change
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/29/israeli-election-result-benjamin-netanyahu-likud-gadi-eisenkot/
Published: October 28, 2026 23:14
It appears neither Netanyahuâs hard-line bloc nor the opposition coalition will win the seats needed to secure a straightforward majority in the Knesset. It's a frustrating result for Israelis hoping for a new direction. The post Netanyahu dashes hopes ofâŠ
UN report on Israelâs continued genocide in Gaza and extermination in the West Bank will go largely ignored
Published: October 28, 2026 21:46
Despite a truce in place, Israel is still committing war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, independent experts commissioned by the UN have found. Nothing will come of it. The post UN report on Israelâs continued genocide in Gaza and extermination in theâŠ
Dozens killed in high-speed rail collision in Spain
Published: October 28, 2026 20:13
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SĂĄnchez has declared three days of national mourning after the deadly collision involving two trains south of Madrid. Meanwhile, the inflation blame game continues to ramp up. The post Dozens killed in high-speed rail collisionâŠ
âHonesty, respect and compassionâ is a bridge too far for many of our politicians
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/28/civility-pledge-helen-haines-compassion-in-politics-australia/
Published: October 28, 2026 01:30
Many MPs have so far failed to sign the âcivility pledgeâ â first signed by independent MP Helen Haines. It is the most honest thing many of our political leaders have done in a while. The post âHonesty, respect and compassionâ is a bridge too far for manyâŠ
The Snoop: Sarah Hendersonâs memory problem, One Nation vs the ABC on flags, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/28/sarah-henderson-one-nation-abc-peta-credlin-news24/
Published: October 28, 2026 01:29
Plus: Peta Credlin and Andrew Clennell go at each other live on air. The post The Snoop: Sarah Hendersonâs memory problem, One Nation vs the ABC on flags, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Post-âwoke 1.0â, has identity politics worn thin in Victoria?
Published: October 28, 2026 01:16
While the rise of One Nation has dominated attention in the run-up to the Victorian election, economic pressures are quietly reshaping politics on the left. The post Post-âwoke 1.0â, has identity politics worn thin in Victoria? appeared first on Crikey.
Australiansâ biometric data could be handed to Palantir under still-vague deal with US
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/28/palantir-australian-biometric-data-secret-us-visa-waiver-deal/
Published: October 28, 2026 00:33
The government continues to resist attempts to find out what personal information about Australians it is willing to hand over so that we remain part of the US Visa Waiver Program. The post Australiansâ biometric data could be handed to Palantir underâŠ
Could âTalafreakoâ turn Texas blue? Crikeyâs on the ground in the Lone Star State, where Godâs vote isnât clear
Published: October 28, 2026 00:22
In the cattle barns and voting booths of Dallas, Republicans are torn between their loathing of Ken Paxton and their fear of James Talarico. The answer could spell the end of Donald Trump's imperial presidency. The post Could âTalafreakoâ turn Texas blue?âŠ
Albanese government braces for latest inflation data as rate rise looms
Published: October 27, 2026 20:15
Will it be more difficult economic news for the Albanese government? Meanwhile, new Greens leader David Shoebridge has a tax cut proposal he wants to tell everyone about, and Israel goes to the polls. The post Albanese government braces for latestâŠ
Welcome to Lost Latitudes, Crikeyâs new weekly newsletter to moor yourself in a world gone mad
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/lost-latitudes-bernard-keane-newsletter-crikey/
Published: October 27, 2026 01:48
Has the state of the world â and all its ceaseless, rapid change â made you feel adrift? You're not alone, and Crikey's politics editor Bernard Keane is here to chart a course somewhere better. The post Welcome to Lost Latitudes, Crikeyâs new weeklyâŠ
The Snoop: Axe falls at SBS during ârestructureâ, Tim Wilsonâs late-night letter, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/sbs-redundancies-liz-truss-book-sources-bob-woodward/
Published: October 27, 2026 01:07
Plus the truly insane reviews of Liz Trussâ new book coming out of the UK. The post The Snoop: Axe falls at SBS during ârestructureâ, Tim Wilsonâs late-night letter, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Emails on the destruction of Australian war cemetery in Gaza withheld for months
Published: October 27, 2026 00:47
The department said the request for the material was "complex". However, most of what was eventually released had already been quoted in Senate estimates. The post Emails on the destruction of Australian war cemetery in Gaza withheld for months appearedâŠ
Read the f***ing room, data centre companies: you offer nothing but dislocation
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/data-centre-ai-companies-melbourne-offer-nothing-but-problems/
Published: October 27, 2026 00:16
For many voters, AI and the data centres it requires look like the ultimate neoliberal reform: disruption and higher costs while the benefits flow to the elite. The post Read the f***ing room, data centre companies: you offer nothing but dislocationâŠ
Lula won a âmiracleâ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/lula-da-silvas-miracle-election-victory-in-brazil/
Published: October 26, 2026 23:49
Lula's victory matters far beyond Brazil's borders, as he navigates a deeply divided country and pressure from overseas. The post Lula won a âmiracleâ election in Brazil. Now comes the hard part: putting the country back on the right track appeared firstâŠ
Could Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan duke it out for this seat?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/27/pauline-hanson-one-nation-matt-canavan-nationals-capricornia/
Published: October 26, 2026 23:16
Speculation is swirling that Nationals leader Matt Canavan will try to switch from Senate and run for the Queensland seat of Capricornia. Could Pauline Hanson do the same? The post Could Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan duke it out for this seat? appearedâŠ
Angus Taylor banks on voters wanting big spending cuts
Published: October 26, 2026 20:11
The Coalition leader is firmly back in the headlines with his plans for more than $30 billion in spending cuts. Meanwhile, a series of globally significant elections are all happening at the same time. The post Angus Taylor banks on voters wanting bigâŠ
Hanson doesnât do scrutiny, and Albo loves it
Published: October 26, 2026 01:15
What happens when a lot more One Nation senators arrive? The government will be laughing. The post Hanson doesnât do scrutiny, and Albo loves it appeared first on Crikey.
The cracks in Australiaâs defence policy: The Navy is being set up for failure
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/26/australia-defence-policy-adf-navy-trade-protection-aukus/
Published: October 26, 2026 00:21
The government says the ADFâs job includes protecting Australiaâs maritime trade. Itâs a mission the Navy canât possibly fulfil â and a convenient justification for AUKUS. The post The cracks in Australiaâs defence policy: The Navy is being set up forâŠ
The Snoop: Media learns where Western Sydney is, UK Daily Tele to become âAI-poweredâ, and more
Published: October 26, 2026 00:19
Axel Springer, owner of Politico, has issued a grim future for the UK's Daily Telegraph after mass redundancies. The post The Snoop: Media learns where Western Sydney is, UK Daily Tele to become âAI-poweredâ, and more appeared first on Crikey.
What does a One Nation MP in Victoria actually look like?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/26/one-nation-victorian-election-rikkie-lee-tyrrell/
Published: October 25, 2026 23:53
Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell is One Nation's only sitting MP in Victoria â but that could change come the state election next month. What have her past four years looked like? The post What does a One Nation MP in Victoria actually look like? appeared first onâŠ
The manosphere is a catalyst for rising threats against women in politics. Are we paying attention?
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/26/manosphere-online-misogyny-threats-women-in-politics/
Published: October 25, 2026 23:47
Everyone is finally listening to longstanding calls from women in politics about the rise of targeted threats against them. The 'manosphere' has a large role in such threats â and it feeds on content such as Ben Roberts-Smith's rehabilitation tour. TheâŠ
MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines amid calls for âcivility pledgeâ
Published: October 25, 2026 20:23
Anthony Albanese will lead the tributes to Helen Haines in parliament today as the government looks to fast-track security upgrades. Meanwhile, Jess Wilson appears to be in pole position in Victoria and significant global elections are taking place. TheâŠ
I donât care if the timing of the Steele-John allegations is a factional hitjob. I care if they are true
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/23/jordon-steele-john-allegations-factional-politics-wa-greens/
Published: October 23, 2026 01:58
Rumours about Steele-John have been floating around long enough that they warrant an inquiry â regardless of which faction is calling for it. The post I donât care if the timing of the Steele-John allegations is a factional hitjob. I care if they are trueâŠ
Whatever the problem, social media is the culprit, apparently
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/23/social-media-trolls-abuse-government-media-social-cohesion/
Published: October 23, 2026 01:39
Anthony Albanese has connected the attack on Helen Haines with the impact of social media, the focus of the digital duty of care bill his government is trying to get through parliament. And of course, it's bad for social cohesion, too. The post WhateverâŠ
The Snoop: Andrew Boltâs News24 revolt over BRS, Albo rewrites history on Haines, and more
Published: October 23, 2026 00:36
Plus, which former senator is struggling to get on the ballot in Victoria? The post The Snoop: Andrew Boltâs News24 revolt over BRS, Albo rewrites history on Haines, and more appeared first on Crikey.
French riots are threatening Western civilisation! Wait, Iâm being passed a noteâŠ
Published: October 22, 2026 23:09
Pauline Hanson was quick to blame the French riots on migrants who "reject Western values". But with cost of living the protest's raison d'ĂȘtre, it sure sounds similar to a certain pivotal revolution. The post French riots are threatening WesternâŠ
Journalism Ltd wrote an op-ed about whoâs to blame before Helen Haines was even attacked
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/23/helen-haines-alleged-attack-opinion-pieces-media-journalism/
Published: October 22, 2026 23:09
Before the facts are established, an opinion column can add to the problem by elevating an alleged attacker into the embodiment of an entire political movement. The post Journalism Ltd wrote an op-ed about whoâs to blame before Helen Haines was evenâŠ
The Bundists opposed nationalism dictating Jewish identity. The same battles are being fought today
Published: October 22, 2026 22:48
The history of the Jewish Labour Bund, a movement that fought antisemitism, fascism and Zionism, is brought vividly to life in Molly Crabapple's book 'Here Where We Live Is Our Country'. The post The Bundists opposed nationalism dictating Jewish identity.âŠ
Social media back in spotlight as MPs express concern over online threats
Published: October 22, 2026 20:20
Anthony Albanese has accused social media of âpolarising the political debateâ as MPs express concern over their safety amid online threats. Meanwhile, Nationals leader Matt Canavan might be looking to switch to the lower house, and the treasurer has moreâŠ
The Snoop: Ben Roberts-Smithâs media blitz, The Australianâs participation trophy, and more
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/22/ben-roberts-smith-interview-2gb-the-australian/
Published: October 22, 2026 01:03
Plus, in the wake of the attack on Helen Haines, Anthony Albanese has issued a subtle warning to the press. The post The Snoop: Ben Roberts-Smithâs media blitz, The Australianâs participation trophy, and more appeared first on Crikey.
All quiet on the giant flaw in Laborâs climate policy
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/22/labor-climate-policy-safeguard-mechanism-emissions/
Published: October 22, 2026 01:00
The government allows polluters to exploit cheap, worthless carbon credit units to continue emitting greenhouse gases. The Productivity Commission had a chance to weigh in on the problem, but went MIA instead The post All quiet on the giant flaw in LaborâsâŠ
Top universities are using AI, but quiet on the fine print
Published: October 22, 2026 00:43
Despite declaring itself a "global leader" in alternative energy sources, institutions like UNSW are teaming up with energy gluttons. You wouldn't know from its emissions. The post Top universities are using AI, but quiet on the fine print appeared firstâŠ
Ukraine didnât kill the Putinbots. But it did hand Musk and Trump an excuse
https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/10/22/ukraine-starlink-elon-musk-donald-trump-russian-bots-yandex/
Published: October 21, 2026 22:25
Your favourite story is lying to you. The Russian bots never went quiet â they were back within two days. Ukraine's access to Starlink, however, remains throttled. The post Ukraine didnât kill the Putinbots. But it did hand Musk and Trump an excuseâŠ
âDonât let violence winâ: Vigils held for Helen Haines
Published: October 21, 2026 20:13
Independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital, having lost both her legs after being hit by a car on Monday. Meanwhile, politicians have expressed their safety fears to security officials and the odds of anotherâŠ