Politics

Politics · 1 day ago

Democrats Catch Early Blue Wave, Turn Election Night Into a Midnight Parade

Tariq Bell, World desk

Initial vote counts show Democrats with an early momentum, stoking hopes of a blue wave as the U.S. polls stay open past midnight.

Politics · 2 days ago

Albanese’s Budget Leaves Only Hard Choices

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

Albanese faces only hard choices as the government loses control of its economic narrative after the budget was handed down.

Politics · 2 days ago

King Charles labels Britain’s slave‑trade past a ‘shameful chapter’ at CHOGM

Reginald Penny, London desk

During the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, King Charles said Britain’s role in the slave trade was a shameful chapter, yet he stopped short of offering a formal apology, despite calls for reparatio…

Politics · 2 days ago

Bullock says the economy feels like a recession; Chalmers now has the hot potato

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

RBA Governor Michele Bullock has admitted the economy feels like a recession, even though it isn’t officially one, and Treasury Minister Jim Chalmers is now expected to take the reins.

Politics · 2 days ago

High Court Questions Reddit Ban, Says Kids Too Busy for Politics

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The High Court examined Reddit’s proposed social‑media ban for minors and suggested that children’s limited political engagement means the restriction would have little effect.

Politics · 2 days ago

RBA board’s 6‑3 split over rate hike leaves Sydney’s coffee shops bracing for tighter wallets

Mabel Crowe, Sydney desk

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s board voted 6‑3 to raise rates to an 18‑year high, exposing a clear split and prompting dry humour from the Sydney desk.

Politics · 3 days ago

Cartoonists Capture Chaos: Best of Cartoons Highlights Political Satire

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

Australian newspapers released a Best of Cartoons feature on November 3, showcasing a fresh batch of political satire that turns the week’s headlines into ink‑splashed humour.

Politics · 3 days ago

RBA’s 4.85% shock: economists predict recession while coffee shops brace for panic

Rex Blister, Sydney desk

The Reserve Bank is set to hike rates to 4.85%, sparking market dread of an imminent recession.

Politics · 3 days ago

Britain’s China Playbook Turns Into a Choose‑Your‑Own‑Adventure of Inconsistent Policy

June Harrow, Washington desk

Parliament’s Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee says the UK is drafting China policy on the fly, leaving businesses and security experts bewildered. Officials warn the lack of a coherent plan could hand…