INSANE: 9 - The Real Truth

Penny Wong and Paul Keating spar as minister warns against ‘frenzied’ Taiwan war speculation

Wong also hits back at former prime minister saying his comments diminish ‘his legacy and the subject matter’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023

Alan Kohler: Don’t get too accustomed to low unemployment. Here’s why it won’t last

With unemployment now back at 3.5 per cent, workers seem to have regained their bargaining power – until technology takes it away again.

The New Daily · Apr 16, 2023

Penny Wong dismisses Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over Australian foreign policy

Minister says foreign and defence policies are both essential for making the country stronger and more influential

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2023

Former PM Keating issues fresh attack on AUKUS deal

Former prime minister Paul Keating has accused the government of shifting its justification for acquiring nuclear submarines under AUKUS.

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023

Time to grow up: Australia's national security dilemma demands a mature debate

There’s been a lot of recent shouting about Australia’s national security policy.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2023

The Caleb Bond/David Pocock T-shirt brouhaha....is now a T-shirt

Get yours now.

The Canberra Times · Mar 22, 2023

Hunter Workers and South Coast Labour Council criticise AUKUS

AUKUS opposition is rising

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Readiness for rising China does our nation no harm, Mr Keating

Do we really have to wait until there is a flotilla of Chinese ships attacking Australia before we accept that China is a threat to Australian freedom and sovereignty?

Newcastle Herald · Mar 20, 2023

Army veteran's wife tells Q+A her husband tried to take his life more than 30 times, as she calls for more funding from government

Australian Army veteran Dave has tried to end his life more than 30 times since returning from Timor-Leste. He and his wife have used a Q+A appearance to implore the government to better support defence personnel.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

NSW election looms, but a bigger vote is due so we can stop waiting on crumbs from fat cats

A northern state with a population approaching two million would finally have the shackles removed.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 17, 2023