Politics
Docking rogue politicians’ pay ‘just a slap on the wrist’: Lidia Thorpe
‘Whatever, let the purge begin’. Some Coalition MPs think a new parliamentary watchdog would be used to pursue vendettas, but Lidia Thorpe says it should be a lot tougher.
- by Olivia Ireland
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Supermarkets
Coalition developing ‘big stick’ law to rein in Coles and Woolworths
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion & Perspectives
The PM was punching well, until he gave himself an immigration uppercut
Sometimes in politics – like when you realise your opponent will always punch harder – you should exit the ring and try another approach.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Does Anthony Albanese have a succession plan? The most and least likely contenders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected with a two-term strategy to govern Australia, but what happens after that is a mystery.
James Massola
National affairs editor
Poonami! If you thought having one baby was a handful, try doubling it
Nothing can prepare you for the arrival of multiple babies. Your life will never be the same again. But the PM can make some simple changes to get mums back to work, and help with mental health.
James Massola
National affairs editor
Federal
‘The race is on’: Australia’s urgent mission to tap global green markets
Australian governments will need to spend taxpayers money soon to build the industries of the future, says former Labor minister Greg Combet.
- by Mike Foley
Docking rogue politicians’ pay ‘just a slap on the wrist’: Lidia Thorpe
‘Whatever, let the purge begin’. Some Coalition MPs think a new parliamentary watchdog would be used to pursue vendettas, but Lidia Thorpe says it should be a lot tougher.
- by Olivia Ireland
Exclusive
Political leadership
Badly behaved politicians face docked pay, suspension under proposed new code
- by Olivia Ireland
Victoria
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Victorian budget
Where Victoria’s latest IT blowouts are biting the budget hardest
- by Broede Carmody
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Public transport
Commuters could get real-time tram data as hunt for new operator tightens
- by Kieran Rooney and Annika Smethurst
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Victorian Parliament
The documents Labor won’t hand over and how it gets away with it
- by Rachel Eddie
Watchdog calls for overhaul of ‘outdated’ freedom of information
- by Rachel Eddie and Royce Millar
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Cost of living
Victorians suffer the biggest jump in financial distress as cost of living soars
- by Broede Carmody
New South Wales
Why Sydney’s other rental crisis is also hurting your hip pocket
- by Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
Queensland
Perspective
Queensland votes
Political gags and last-ditch cash splashes: Qld election season begins
- by Matt Dennien