Now our own federal election is done and dusted, let's look at how the outcomes of other elections around the world could affect Australia's interests.
How will Scott Morrison and his government meet the rush of new (and newly returned old) world leaders?
For months, Australians have been all but consumed by the federal election. But let’s see where the rest of the world is right now, and how shifting electoral sands could affect Australia's interests.
Like many other signs this year, particularly last month's US election, these twin events warn of a rising tide of xenophobic right-wing populism.
Six ways to deal with the far-right
The fallout from yesterday's Charlie Hebdo will likely produce a wave of support for far-right parties. Here are some practical lessons in dealing with extremist political parties.
Introducing Julia Gillard, PM of Austria-alia
Julia Gillard touched down in Seoul yesterday for the annual G20 leaders summit but a version of her has been standing in the city square for some time: a Gillard figurine that was mistakenly clothed in Austrian garb, reports Malcolm Farr.
Asylum seeker experiences around the world
Amidst all the local coverage of Tamil asylum seekers in Indonesia, Andrew Bartlett looks at the experiences other asylum seekers are going through elsewhere on the globe.
Austrian village asks tourists to name their price
First Radiohead, now an Austrian village. Längenfeld, in Austria’s Alps, is inviting 200 people to stay and then rate what they'd pay for the experience.
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