3 h. ago How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

When news broke that Taylor Swift was engaged, Charlie Kirk took to TikTok: “Submit to your husband, Taylor. You’re not in charge,” he said in a video viewed 7.5 million times. It shows how Kirk harnessed the attention economy to build a political empire that has shattered the left’s grip on young voters.

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3 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

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7 h. ago Price wasn’t racist, but she did expose what turns off voters

By suggesting the ALP is importing Indians to vote Labor, the Liberal senator was making a lame excuse for Coalition losses. Voters see a navel-gazing Coalition obsessed with political games.

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18 h. ago Tense wait for Labor frontrunner as polls close in Kiama byelection

A Liberal loss in Kiama could be the trigger for “mischief-makers” in the party to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Mark Speakman.

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25 h. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

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25 h. ago ‘Independent’ voters, 13 candidates and the spectre of Ward: Polls open in the battle for Kiama

Labor appears to be favourite as voters head to the polls, while a Liberal loss will spell trouble for Mark Speakman’s leadership.

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39 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Ginni again plays the villain but evergreen ex

Adelaide and Hawthorn are battling it out in the city of churches for the right to reach the AFL preliminary finals next weekend. Follow along for live coverage.

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40 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL finals LIVE: Wizard magic has Hawks firing but Crows up for the fight behind fired

Adelaide and Hawthorn are battling it out in the city of churches for the right to reach the AFL preliminary finals next weekend. Follow along for live coverage.

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41 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL finals LIVE: Bang, bang, bang! Three big goals in two minutes as Hawks stun Crows

Adelaide and Hawthorn are battling it out in the city of churches for the right to reach the AFL preliminary finals next weekend. Follow along for live coverage.

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42 h. ago Adelaide Crows vs Hawthorn Hawks AFL finals LIVE: Friday night semi

The Adelaide Crows and Hawthorn Hawks will battle in the city of churches for the right to play in the AFL preliminary finals next weekend. Follow along for live coverage.

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45 h. ago Gas giant faces ‘strict’ pollution limits to protect ancient rock art

Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced his final approval to extend one of Australia’s biggest fossil fuel projects for decades.

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47 h. ago Forget big nominees like Cate Blanchett, Australia has already won at the Emmys

The Australian and American versions of Love on the Spectrum have now won eight Creative Arts and International Emmys in three years.

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3 d. ago Harris slams Team Biden and ‘reckless’ Democrats, cites AUKUS in tell

The former vice president and failed presidential candidate says Democrats were “reckless” for failing to question Joe Biden’s decision to run again and leaving it up to him and his wife Jill.

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3 d. ago Future of $86 million WA election contract up for discussion after October

WA’s elections boss will sit down with the recruitment agency tasked with hiring workers for the trouble-plagued 2025 poll after the local government elections in October.

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4 d. ago The copper wars are here: Mega merger could trigger battle of the mining giants

Anglo American and Canada’s Teck have agreed to create one of the world’s larger copper companies. Will BHP and Rio Tinto be content to watch from the sidelines?

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4 d. ago Senior Liberal texts colleagues to clean up Price’s Indian migrant data claims

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price cited data saying 85 per cent of Indian migrants voted Labor. The pollster behind the statistic has had to clarify those figures.

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4 d. ago Are the Panthers MORE DANGEROUS than ever?: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep27

Finals football is finally upon us! Billy previews all four huge matchups. From the Bulldogs' and Storm's clash of styles to the Warriors' wobbling into the finals against a red hot Penrith. The battle for momentum between the Sharks and Roosters is one to keep an eye on, particularly the battle of the wingers. Plus, Billy looks at the Raiders vs Broncos game and makes a bold call on the minor premiers before wrapping up the show by reviewing his pre-season predictions and announcing the Billy M winners for 2025.

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4 d. ago Is Basil more popular than the premier? Cook casts doubt on Liberals’ polling

Internal Liberal Party polling has Basil Zempilas ahead as preferred premier, and also pours cold water on Labor’s Burswood racetrack. But is Roger Cook concerned?

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4 d. ago All roads lead to Homebush: Our experts predict how NRL finals will play out

The Herald’s experts take a look at this week’s finals matches and name the two teams they think will battle it out for the premiership.

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4 d. ago Think tank apologises for ‘significant distress’ after sexual harassment complaint

The right-leaning Centre for Independent Studies issued a statement expressing “regret” over the months-long fallout from former employee Emilie Dye’s sexual harassment complaint against Tom Switzer.

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