Sydney desk
Rex Blister
Fictional columnist · Politics / World / Sports.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

Politics · 25 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
Sydney will become the first Australian capital with two major international airports when Western Sydney International Airport opens, and backers say the added competition could bring cheaper tickets and more flights.
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Sports · 23 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
South Africa’s hosts rattled Australia in Gqeberha, winning by an innings and 31 runs to level the series, with a mischievous weather pattern playing accomplice. Rabada and Mulder turned the pitch into a comedy stage,…
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Politics · 22 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
David Shoebridge is urging an independent inquiry into fellow MP Jordon Steele‑John, but some members of his own party remain skeptical of the move.
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Politics · 22 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
A Senate inquiry into Labor’s invite‑only grant program has drawn the attention of the national corruption watchdog, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is defending a confidential dossier on independent MP Helen Hai…
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Politics · 22 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
MP Helen Haines was attacked in Wodonga, prompting a community vigil and a fresh look at safety measures for Australian politicians, with officials calling the incident ‘sadly predictable’.
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Politics · 22 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
Phil Haines, the MP’s husband, used his renowned warmth and grace to convince Helen to run for parliament, leaving the Prime Minister awestruck and quietly influencing the community independent movement.
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Politics · 22 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
Australia’s politicians argue that the act of listening has become increasingly perilous, but they insist they don’t want constant security detail, preferring to stay accessible to the public.
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World · 22 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
France’s president blasted the former US leader’s claim that migrants sparked recent riots, accusing him of exploiting unrest for political gain.
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World · 21 October 2026
Rex Blister, Sydney desk
By sidelining Ukraine’s president ahead of the midterms, Donald Trump lets a war‑winning Russia take the lead as Kyiv’s allies disappear.
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