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The Petrov affair: how a real-life Cold War defection became a soothing spy story for anxious Australians
Framing the Petrov affair as a thrilling spy drama may have helped Australians manage their anxiety about the threat posed by Soviet espionage.
City planners love infill development. So why are cities struggling with it, and how can they do better?
Infill development is patchy across Australian cities, as is its quality. Bigger and better projects are needed to hit planning targets and reduce urban sprawl.
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government can’t be accused of excessive caution any longer
Albanese has released two stances on vastly different issues, one of which is a shift in industry policy and the other in the government response to the conflict in Gaza the past week, as he sets himself up for the budget.
Once enemies, Japan and US strengthen their alliance – and it goes beyond AUKUS
During a state visit to the White House, the US and Japanese leaders announce a suite of new agreements aimed at countering China’s growing power.
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law
The age of AI warfare has arrived – and it’s not looking good.
If you squat in a vacant property, does the law give you the house for free? Well, sort of
What are ‘squatters’ rights’ and do they apply in Australia? They do, but using them will likely prove difficult.
How much sport will you be able to watch for free under proposed new Australian broadcast rules?
From what sports you can watch with an old aerial, to what apps you’ll see when you switch on a new smart TV – sports lovers can expect big changes ahead.
Why moving to the right could be wrong for Dutton and the Coalition
Given the damage to the Liberal “brand” in recent years, the opposition leader faces an arduous task in clawing back seats or winning new ones.
Anthony Albanese puts industry policy at the centre of his budget agenda
Anthony Albanese will outline his plan for a “Future Made in Australia Act” which will bring together in a whole package of new and existing initiatives to boost investment in Australia.
Albanese government has ‘irreparably damaged’ Australia’s relations with Israel: Peter Dutton
In a hard-line speech, Peter Dutton has said the Albanese Government has failed to provide moral clarity on Israel and cannot see the danger that antisemitism poses to Australia.
No cash, no play? Have cost-of-living pressures impacted sports participation in Australia?
Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
More mergers to come under scrutiny in another leg of Chalmers’ competition policy
All proposed mergers above a yet-to-be-determined threshold will have to be reported to the ACCC. It’ll have to give a yes or no within 30 days.
Penny Wong floats recognising Palestine ahead of two-state solution to help path to peace
The Albanese government’s policy has been for a two-state solution, but it has not previously embraced recognising a Palestinian state ahead of that.
Is Japan joining AUKUS? Not formally – its cooperation will remain limited for now
AUKUS is still a very new partnership, so expansion isn’t viewed as a priority until the envisioned technology sharing is proven to work.
We saw one of the most powerful magnets in the Universe come to life – and our theories can’t quite explain it
Astronomers caught the bizarre ‘awakening’ of an incredibly rare magnetic star.
Facing enormous pressure at home and abroad, how much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza?
US President Joe Biden’s recent warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has limited Israel’s options in Gaza. And neither of Israel’s war objectives appear to have been met.
