INSANE: 31 - The Real Truth

Labor rattles tin for ad blitz as teal dollars roll in

Party faithful are being asked to donate for a Labor digital advertising campaign after the Climate 200 fundraising vehicle attracted more than $1 million.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists

Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.

AAP · Feb 27, 2025

Politics and property – how our leaders are among the privileged using legal loopholes to build their wealth

Not so long ago, former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull was branded “Mr Harbourside Mansion”, a moniker bestowed upon him by his own side of politics.

The Conversation · Feb 27, 2025

View from The Hill: the mud flies, but will the voters take much notice?

In these scrappy days before the prime minister announces the election date, the mud and the personal insults are flying, despite the politicians knowing voters hate this sort of thing.

The Conversation · Feb 26, 2025

Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

Albanese riffs on Trump phone call, Keating’s sledging and ‘gotcha’ journalism on Grade Cricketer podcast spin-off

Billed as sports comedy, the interview on The Circus appeared to suit the PM, who was on safe territory for much of the hour-long show

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2025

Dutton accuses PM of peddling 'dirt' on share purchases

Attempts to use Peter Dutton's decades-old financial records against him reflect poorly on the federal government, the opposition leader says.

AAP · Feb 25, 2025

Matt Kean says suggestion Coalition could sack him if it wins election is ‘concerning threat’

Climate Change Authority chair says his job is to provide ‘frank and fearless advice’ after he criticised opposition’s nuclear energy proposal

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025

Afternoon Update: Dutton investments under scrutiny; Nine’s profit tumbles; and aerial images reveal Bali’s transformation

Spokesperson for opposition leader says he was not privy to a government briefing on the GFC

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025

Peter Dutton denies having access to sensitive information as Labor questions personal investments

Liberals decry government ‘dirt unit’ as Labor scrutiny leads to fiery clash during Senate estimates

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025