Wednesday, 27 May 2026

There’s a reason people are voting One Nation. Those who sneer at them are missing the larger picture

The upswell in support for the polarising party is a remarkable phenomenon that threatens to destroy the two-sided political model that has endured since the early years after federation.

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Mensik collapses on court as heatwave continues

Jakub Mensik collapses on court and Novak Djokovic swelters for almost four hours as players are made to work hard on another hot Paris day at the French Open.

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Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit

Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".

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‘Everything checked out perfectly,’ says Trump after medical exam

The 79-year-old president spent more than three hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre for what the White House described as preventive medical and dental checkups.

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Monday, 25 May 2026

Coalition anxiety over Taylor’s plan to ban welfare for permanent residents

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor is facing internal pushback on his signature migration policy, while former Treasury boss Martin Parkinson said the system was “clearly a legitimate issue for people to be concerned about”.

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Monday Night Club: What next for relegated West Ham as Spurs survive?

Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.

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Sunday, 24 May 2026

‘Exploitation isn’t sustainable’: $400 trillion investor coalition demands overhaul of modern slavery laws

A powerful coalition has stepped up pressure on the government to introduce tougher laws, three years after a review found Australia’s legal framework had failed to create meaningful change.

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Saturday, 23 May 2026

Change or die: Inside Angus Taylor’s high-wire act to save the Liberals

A bruising byelection and brutal polling show the Liberals heading off a cliff. Labor’s budget may have given them a ladder, but can Angus Taylor win back Hanson voters without tearing his own party apart?

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Was Celtic's cup final a fond farewell for 'Larssonesque' Maeda?

All the indications are that Daizen Maeda will leave Celtic this summer, and if that is to be the case, signing off with a goal in a winning cause in the Scottish Cup final was no bad was to say goodbye.

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Russell & Antonelli 'both lucky not to crash' in Canada sprint battle

Kimi Antonelli says both he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell were "lucky not to crash" in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.

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Friday, 22 May 2026

Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent'

The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates.

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Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, while Alex Albon collides with a groundhog.

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Statement skirts at Australian Fashion Week

The below the belt approach to black tie dressing.

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Thursday, 21 May 2026

How should we spend a 24-hour layover in Manila?

My wife and I land in Manila in mid-June at 4pm and depart Manila for Sydney the next evening at 9.35pm.

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Southampton's Eckert authorised spying, panel says

Southampton's spying was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert and was a "contrived and determined plan from the top down to gain a competitive advantage", an independent disciplinary panel says.

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Labor open to changes on ‘death tax’, not on CGT

Bill Shorten told this masthead’s Inside Politics podcast that there was lots of “noise” from critics but said Labor could win the long-term argument.

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