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Behind the scenes of Barnaby's neo-Nazi run-in, NACC emails and Mamamia blowback
October 2, 2026 · 44 minIt’s been a busy month for our tips hog, Cochon Truffier. The intrepid pig snooped out some internal discussions between NACC staffers which probably should have been had at the pub, investigated the backlash to Mia Freedman’s comments…
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Revisiting Paul Keating’s legacy: Australian foreign policy and national identity
September 16, 2026 · 38 minPaul Keating was prime minister of a very different Australia, in a very different geopolitical environment from that of today. How does his ambition for Australia hold up 30 years later? Crikey politics editor Bernard Keane and Professor…
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“Mum Slop”: A deep dive into the dark intersection of AI and women’s health
September 10, 2026 · 32 minWorms on the uterus, chatbots soliciting photos of women’s breasts, and AI-generated podcasts shilling supplements: welcome to the weird, dark and dangerous world of AI “Mum Slop”, a genre of content targeting the health anxieties of…
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AUKUS public inquiry Q&A with Peter Garrett and Rex Patrick
September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minAfter conducting 10 days of public hearings and receiving almost 800 written submissions, the independent AUKUS public inquiry is moving into its final phase. It will soon prepare a report to answer the question: will AUKUS keep us safe…
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Secret numbers of the teen social ban and WA’s One Nation vs Labor showdown
August 27, 2026 · 32 minWhy the eSafety Commissioner is arguing it should be allowed to keep some secrets relating to the under-16 social media ban, WA Labor’s gas lobbyist candidate for the Secret Harbour by-election does a runner, and former NACC commissioner…
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Shady or smart? Labor and the Coalition’s backroom deals on gambling ads and the NDIS
August 20, 2026 · 36 minTwo major bills passed parliament this week, with Labor and the Coalition coming together to get the job done on gambling advertising reforms and the NDIS overhaul. Crikey’s politics writer Rachel Withers joins readers’ editor Crystal…
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Why the Australian media sensationalises men’s violence
August 13, 2026 · 30 minWhen it comes to what some call Australia's "epidemic" of men's violence against women, the media plays a significant role – as evidenced by the reporting on the trial of convicted rapist, Melbourne talent manager Ralph Carr. After a…
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What does good migration policy look like in Australia?
August 5, 2026 · 39 minImmigration is one of the most dominant and heated political topics of the moment, with the media extensively covering an apparent surge in anti-immigration sentiment among Australian voters. Everything from housing shortages to…