Morning Mail: Marist Brothers face questions; Erin Patterson retrial bid; and Norway flushes Trump with best toilets Legal team subpoenaed over advice to keep serial offender out of the ‘legal arena’ The Guardian - AU · 11h ago
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ed Husic urges brakes on data centres ‘swamping’ Australia Australia is “going too fast” in building data centres and “been swamped by US tech” expanding here to avoid growing American community opposition, former industry minister Ed Husic has warned. The Conversation · Oct 20
Nigel Farage’s two-day trip to Davos cost more than £50,000, documents reveal Reform UK leader who received two guest passes from Iranian-born billionaire declares attendance at event on register of MPs’ interests The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers Americans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES MADURO, TRUMP SAYS,” declared The New York Times, using all capital letters. The U.S. had mounted an overnight military raid in Venezuela that immediately raised questions of procedure and legality. Prime among them was what role Congress had… The Conversation · Jan 3
Dick Cheney, one of the most polarising vice presidents in US history, dies at 84 Dick Cheney, a forceful and controversial figure in US politics who championed the Iraq invasion, passed away at age 84. Euronews · Nov 4, 2025
Culture wars and costings: election special podcast with Michelle Grattan and Amanda Dunn As we roll into the dying hours of the election campaign, the polls are suggesting a Labor win, although it is not yet clear if it will be in minority or majority. Chief Political Correspondent Michelle Grattan and Politics Editor Amanda Dunn discuss why the Coalition has focussed on culture… The Conversation · May 2, 2025
Trump's vice president JD Vance takes aim at Rory Stewart in bizarre exchange JD Vance and the Rest is Politics podcast presenter traded blows as US president’s allies continue to target British politicians The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025
Andrew Tate's 'bro politics' is coming for the UK. Should we be worried? Tech bros and the far right are uniting in an attempt to shake up British politics. How much influence are they really set to have? Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2025
Give it a rest, Keir? Readers on Starmer cancelling his holiday We asked for your views on leaders forgoing a getaway when there’s business such as the riots to attend to at home The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year It’s been a difficult year for the economy, and the year ahead also is looking challenging. Treasurer Jim Chalmers, overseer of the government’s economic policy, joins us on the podcast to talk about the latest budget numbers, interest rates, changes to the Reserve Bank board, Australia’s debt, cost of living… The Conversation · Dec 15, 2023
The best politics books of 2023 Rory Stewart’s bridge-burning memoir; the rise and demise of Liz Truss; and what Trump’s aide saw at the White House The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
The best politics podcasts of 2023: what the critics say When it comes to British podcasting, politics seems to be king, said Patricia Nicol in The Sunday Times. Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart’s “The Rest is Politics” consistently tops the charts, and now has an interview offshoot show, “Leading”. “The News Agents” (with Lewis Goodall, Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel)… The Week · May 25, 2023
Liz Truss: New Conservative Party leader in profile A profile of Liz Truss, covering key moments from her time in Politics. Truss has been named as Boris Johnson’s successor after beating Rishi Sunak in the Tory leadership contest. Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2022
Word from The Hill: Is Morrison's absence from parliament disrespectful to his voters? As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team. The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2022 Word from The Hill: 'Pandemic fatigue' takes its toll of mandates and even the expert health advice As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.
The Conversation · Jun 21, 2022 Word from The Hill: On interest rates, people smugglers, parliamentary sitting, and Julian Assange As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation politics team.
Benzinga · May 19, 2022 Elon Musk's Tweets On Politics, ESG Ratings On Wednesday May Have Cost Him $12B Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares sank to their lowest level this year on Wednesday, wiping out $12.3 billion from CEO Elon Musk's net worth, Bloomberg News
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2022 ‘Whoever is Labour leader has my sympathy’: Ed Miliband on Starmer, the climate crisis and mislaying the Ed Stone Despite a disastrous election defeat in 2015, the shadow climate change secretary’s passion for politics is undimmed. He talks Labour, Ukraine and why he came back for more