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Seismic shift in Australian politics as One Nation surges

ANALYSIS: Pauline Hanson’s populist party is aiming to reshape Australian politics and become the natural opposition to Labor. While it is riding high now, it remains to be seen if it can be a sustainable force.

Lachlan Colquhoun Wed, 25 Mar 2026

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Aussie coalition turmoil feeds the rise of the far right

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Australia fractures in aftermath of Bondi massacre

Australia

The year Aussie conservatives hit rock bottom

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Albanese gets a big welcome and survives the Trump test

Thoughts on systems of power: Part 3 - What about the burqa?

Hunter’s Corner

Another Restaurant Brands dilemma

ANALYSIS: The share price may be in the doldrums, but the conditions for an opportunistic offer from the fast food operator’s 75% shareholder were put in place years ago.

Tim Hunter Fri, 10 Oct 2025

Tech & Innovation

Local space sector growing but global collaboration is essential

ANALYSIS: Space Minister Judith Collins says the Government will spend $5.3m on trans-Tasman space missions.

Will Mace Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Edwards on Politics

The Government’s electoral hopes of an economic recovery

The latest quarterly survey of business opinion suggested activity was flat in the September quarter.

Brent Edwards Thu, 09 Oct 2025

General Business

Safe at home? Not directors, not this year

ANALYSIS: Many New Zealand directors say they have suffered similar threats at their homes as Winston Peters.

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

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Australia can’t shake its gambling addiction

ANALYSIS: Australian gamblers lost A$25b last year. Reformers wanting change are up against a powerful lobby not only of the gambling industry, but media companies, sporting codes, and even governments.