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Leaked Albanese staff message floats possible early election
The leaking of a text message from the prime minister’s chief of staff will trigger discussion about a possible election in 2024.
- by James Massola
More firepower, new drone boats: Australia’s $11b navy ‘shot in the arm’ revealed
The navy will expand its fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels under a radical overhaul designed to prepare for possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
- by Matthew Knott
Floating ‘turkeys’: Is Australia spending $50bn on dud ships?
The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t fit for 21st century warfare.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
Housing crisis
No, Max, we don’t really have a million vacant houses
The Greens housing spokesman says the empty homes recorded in the census means supply isn’t the cause of the housing crisis. The reality is quite different.
- by Rachel Clun
Best of cartoons, February 20, 2024
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.
First France, now Germany: Australia risks another ‘slap in the face’
A dramatic navy overhaul will double the nation’s number of warships and boost the firepower of the surface fleet, but risks angering Germany.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
Workplace culture
Parliament vowed to sober up two years ago. It’s time everyone got the memo
A report was released in November 2021 which was supposed to draw a line under the boozy culture on the hill. Some MPs are dragging their heels.
- by James Massola