Politics
Federal
Meet Ali France, the woman out to slay Peter Dutton at the election
A quick trip to the shops nearly killed the young mother before her career in politics even started.
- by Bevan Shields
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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch
Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.
Public service
From 11 cadets in 1959, the ABS celebrates 60 years of grads
A lot has changed since the intake program first offered £516 a year salaries six decades ago.
- by Sally Whyte
Cyber security
Federal MPs' computer network hacked in possible foreign government attack
Hackers have infiltrated Federal Parliament’s computer network in the latest breach of major national systems in which authorities cannot rule out that data might have been stolen.
- by David Wroe and Chris Uhlmann
Best of cartoons February 8, 2019
Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.
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Franking Inquiry
Taxpayer funded inquiry used to raise money for Liberals
The Coalition is using a taxpayer-funded inquiry into Labor’s franking credits policy to raise funds for the Liberal Party.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Australian Economy
Hayne's toil and trouble for Morrison's election plan
Banks and the economy combine for a potent brew ahead of the May election.
- by Shane Wright
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Education
Push for historic federal takeover of vocational education system
Historic reshaping that would likely face resistance from some state governments.
- by Fergus Hunter
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