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Israel Locked Cardinal Pizzaballa Out on Palm Sunday
News

Israel Locked Cardinal Pizzaballa Out on Palm Sunday

On March 29, 2026, Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. For the first time in centuries, church leaders couldn't celebrate Mass there.
Editor 8 min read a day ago
Pentagon Readies Marines for Weeks of Iran Ground Operations
Geopolitics

Pentagon Readies Marines for Weeks of Iran Ground Operations

More than 3,500 troops from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in the Middle East on March 27 as Washington plans raids on oil infrastructure and coastal sites
Editor 8 min read 4 days ago
The Liberal Party Has Forgotten Who It Is Supposed to Be Fighting For
Opinion

The Liberal Party Has Forgotten Who It Is Supposed to Be Fighting For

Finishing third behind One Nation is not a wake-up call. It is a death certificate that the party is choosing to ignore.
Editor 6 min read 13 days ago
One Nation dumps Adelaide candidate on election eve after UK arrest warrant revealed
News

One Nation dumps Adelaide candidate on election eve after UK arrest warrant revealed

Aoi Baxter removed from ticket after failing to disclose outstanding sexual assault charge in Britain.
Editor 7 min read 14 days ago
Albanese Heckled as 'Putrid Dog' and Chased From Lakemba Mosque in Humiliating Eid Fiasco
Politics

Albanese Heckled as 'Putrid Dog' and Chased From Lakemba Mosque in Humiliating Eid Fiasco

The Prime Minister was booed, called a 'genocide supporter', and escorted out through a rear exit. Elon Musk weighed in. The world watched. And Albanese called it 'incredibly positive'.
Editor 7 min read 14 days ago
One Nation Polls Ahead of Liberals in SA as Voters Head to Booths
Politics

One Nation Polls Ahead of Liberals in SA as Voters Head to Booths

A Newspoll survey puts One Nation at 22% and the Liberals at 16%, with Labor leading on 40%. A political analyst calls it a 'transitional moment'.
Editor 5 min read 14 days ago
Anthropic Fight With Trump Administration Fractures Silicon Valley's Political Alliance
Technology

Anthropic Fight With Trump Administration Fractures Silicon Valley's Political Alliance

The Pentagon banned Anthropic over AI safeguards. Big Tech is now rallying behind the company in its lawsuit against the administration.
Editor 5 min read 14 days ago
Government Models 25% Gas Export Tax as Crossbench Demands Action
Energy

Government Models 25% Gas Export Tax as Crossbench Demands Action

Treasury is modelling the effects of a flat 25% levy on gas exports. The gas industry warns it would 'stop investment' and worsen energy security.
Editor 5 min read 15 days ago
Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You
Politics

Trump to Allies: We Don't Need You

The US President's fiery Truth Social post dismisses allied support just days after calling for help reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Australian officials have responded with measured criticism.
Editor 4 min read 17 days ago
Why royal visits still matter for Australian diplomacy
Opinion

Why royal visits still matter for Australian diplomacy

Crown Prince Frederik's visit signals Australia's deepening engagement with Northern Europe and reveals the enduring diplomatic utility of ceremonial statecraft.
Editor 8 min read 20 days ago

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