8 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.

Events

16 h. ago ‘Break that grip’: Trump demands NATO targets China over Ukraine war

Trump said on Saturday he wanted to see tariffs of 50 to 100 per cent on China in order to “break” its support for Russia.

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25 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed after cancelling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

Events

25 h. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed for pulling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

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47 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

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3 d. ago Her behaviour is bonkers, but the Liberal Party’s rank and file can’t get enough of Jacinta Price

Price’s political persona is built entirely on her grim-faced certainty about everything. Her rapid rise since entering the Senate in 2022 owes much to her willingness to involve herself in whatever culture war issue is on the go.

Politics

3 d. ago Poland at its closest to open conflict since WWII, says PM after Russian drone incursion

Poland and NATO allies scrambled fighters to shoot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what its military described as an “act of aggression”.

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3 d. ago I told a complete stranger a secret. From now on, I’m sticking to small talk

Younger people are forgoing the pleasures of superficial chats and diving right in. It’s too much for me.

Politics

3 d. ago Dangerous escalation of war in Europe as Polish PM condemns Russian drone incursion

Poland and NATO allies scrambled fighters to shoot down Russian drones that violated Polish airspace in what its military described as an “act of aggression”.

Events

4 d. ago Polish PM calls emergency meeting as Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Donald Tusk says drones posing a direct threat were immediately shot down, marking the first time Poland has engaged Russian targets in its airspace since the Ukraine war began.

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4 d. ago How the NRL’s trash talk king dragged Marky Mark into a war of words, and lost

Over a Magic Round beer, Mark Nawaqanitawase was “cruisy, gentle and well-spoken”. Then he left the game’s angriest winger lost for words.

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4 d. ago Polish PM calls emergency meeting as Poland shoots down drones ‘violating its airspace’

Fighter jets have been scrambled to shoot down drones over Poland during a Russian air attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

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4 d. ago Polish PM Tusk calls emergency meeting as Poland shoots down drones ‘violating its airspace’

Fighters jets have been scrambled to shoot down drones over Poland during a Russian air attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

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4 d. ago ‘Act of aggression’: Poland shoots down Russian drones ‘violating its airspace’

Fighters jets have been scrambled to shoot down Russian targets over Poland for the first time in the Ukraine war.

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4 d. ago Poland and allies scramble aircraft, close airports as Ukraine warns of Russian drones

Poland said its aircraft were deployed to protect its airspace while Russia conducted an air attack on nearby western Ukraine.

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4 d. ago Poland and allies scramble aircraft as Ukraine warns of Russian drones over Poland

Polish and allied aircraft have been activated after Ukraine’s air force warned that Russian drones had entered Polish airspace.

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4 d. ago Poland and allies scramble aircraft after Ukraine warns of Russian drones over Poland

Polish and allied aircraft have been activated after Ukraine’s air force warned that Russian drones had entered Polish airspace.

Events

4 d. ago Ley seeks to keep Coalition, and her leadership, intact with net zero deal

Before a critical fortnight in the energy debate, expectations are growing in the Liberal Party that Sussan Ley will find a way through the latest Coalition climate war.

Politics

5 d. ago Captain Lachlan may be News Corp’s master and commander but troubled waters lie ahead

While Murdoch snr’s anointed heir is likely to stick to the same course, the media giant must brace for shifting consumer habits and economic headwinds.

Politics

5 d. ago Lachlan, Rupert Murdoch ‘pleased’ as succession war ends with $5b buyout

The Murdoch family has reached a deal cementing Lachlan Murdoch as the successor to the family empire, bringing an end to the decades-long battle against his siblings.

Economics