DARK SECRETS: 15 - The Real Truth

Grattan on Friday: Taylor and Canavan are chalk and cheese – and that’s a problem for Taylor

If you want a basic measure of the difference between Liberal leader Angus Taylor and Nationals leader Matt Canavan, compare these two reactions to US President Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat this week that “a whole civilisation will die tonight”.

The Conversation · Apr 9

Inter Alia review: A triumphant, freewheeling turn by Rosamund Pike

4/5 After it was a hit at the National last year, Pike reprises her role as a judge entangled in toxic masculinity at Wyndham’s Theatre

Evening Standard · Apr 7

Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the National Theatre review: Lesley Manville alone is worth the price of admission

4/5 This sumptuous production features killer turns from an imperiously coquettish Manville and an amusedly saturnine Aidan Turner

Evening Standard · Apr 2

As TSA airport chaos rolls on, here’s the best financial tips for protecting your travel plans

Missed a flight because of long TSA lines? Your options for compensation may be limited

The Independent UK · Mar 25

One Nation surge 2.0: this time there are structural issues at play

One Nation’s performance in the South Australian election has been rightly identified as a significant moment in Australian politics. Since the end of the second world war, the Labor and the coalition between the Liberal and National parties have dominated national and state parliaments.

The Conversation · Mar 25

More young people want to vote in New Zealand’s Māori electorates. What are they and how do they work?

Growing numbers of young voters are signing up to the Māori electoral roll as debate flares over the need for dedicated seats ahead of November’s election

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25

New Zealand PM’s ratings dip as fragile economy fails to impress before November election, poll shows

National leader Christopher Luxon drops in preferred PM stakes with rise in people saying country heading in wrong direction

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23

How Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated under the shadow of war in the Middle East

Eid al-Fitr 2026 is being observed with heightened security and subdued celebrations across the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts and humanitarian crises. From Saudi Arabia's increased precautions to scaled-back events in the UAE and displacement in Lebanon, the festival's traditional joy is overshadowed by war and instability, impacting…

The Times of India · Mar 17

Polls show federal Labor losing support; One Nation looking strong in Farrer seat poll

It’s over two weeks since the United States and Israel began their war on Iran. In the federal Resolve and Morgan polls, Labor has lost support to the Greens and Others, although YouGov has Labor’s vote up one point. Left-wing voters would like Anthony Albanese to oppose the war.

The Conversation · Mar 15

NZ Ministry of Health starts consultation regarding gambling harm laws, DashTickets reports

The National party has tackled the issue of gambling regulation in New Zealand from all directions since taking over the reins of the country in November 2023. They first announced a doubled tax through the addition of the offshore gambling duty, then they said they'll use IP geoblocking to block…

inkl · Mar 13