Politics
Federal
Albanese ‘shifty’, ‘incompetent’ and ‘out of his depth’ on Voice: Dutton
Anthony Albanese hit back, reminding Australians that Dutton had walked out on the apology to stolen generations.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Rate cuts tipped for next year as shoppers slash spending like it’s 1991
The biggest fall in the volume of goods bought by shoppers in over 30 years has economists warning the Reserve Bank will have to cut interest rates in 2024.
- by Shane Wright
ACT rebukes judge in Lehrmann probe over report leak
The ACT police chief said the leaking of the damning report into the handling of the Lehrmann trial blindsided police and would affect the justice system.
- by Angus Thompson and James Massola
Human remains found after army helicopter crash
Lieutenant-General Greg Bilton said a “further debris field” had been found in the sea near Hamilton Island that was consistent with a catastrophic, high-impact crash.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Australia has a dose of ‘long Morrison’, and it’s nothing to sneeze at
The body politic is already infected by post-truthism. It might be tough to shake.
- by Nick Bryant
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General insurance
‘Perfect storm’: Soaring insurance premiums, claim delays under microscope
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones is worried the increase in premiums, combined with a rise in complaints, will result in people opting out of insurance.
- by Rachel Clun
Opinion
Defence
To defend Australia, we must create a national citizens’ militia
If the Australian government is serious about the dire warning from the Defence Strategic Review, it should embrace a training program where civilians can defend our country should the need arise.
- by Anthony Bergin
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Investigation launched into Labor’s mobile phone black spot scheme
The Australian National Audit Office investigation announced on Wednesday is the first into alleged pork-barrelling by the government since the election.
- by Paul Sakkal
Muslim groups alarmed by push to ban flag used by Islamic State
The Australian National Imams Council said prohibiting the flag was analogous to banning the Christian cross because it had been misused by the Ku Klux Klan.
- by Matthew Knott