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Australia’s $22.7 billion bet on the $US1.4 trillion fight with China

A Future Made in Australia is really about a global battle, led by the United States, against a rising China and a destabilising Russia.

Shane Wright
Shane Wright

Senior economics correspondent

Five things Jim Chalmers didn’t tell you in his budget speech

We pick apart an abridged version of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget speech – and explain five key points.

No panacea, but domestic violence bail reforms strike the right balance

Meddling with bail laws is a balancing act state governments often get wrong. By taking his time, the premier has got it right.

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Best of cartoons, May 16, 2024

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.

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