The vision of Australia laid out by Pauline Hanson in the US would make Australians a lot poorer, and play directly into China's hands.

Richard Marles recently warned of China’s military build-up, sparking concern in Beijing. But the Trump administration has been much more candid about its view of AUKUS as a China deterrent.

Zohran Mamdani's campaign was energising in a way that Democrats have not been for a very long time — which might be why the leadership hated it.

"It feels like being a member of the ALP right now … which is not what I signed up for, haha!”

Zohran Mamdani has shown the Democrats exactly how to scare Trump. On the Cut Through podcast, we discuss why the party will almost certainly ignore that lesson.

In China, Marles’ comments were interpreted as Australia seeking a “pretext” for its own “military expansion”.

Chuck Schumer wouldn't even say if he voted for Zohran Mamdani. It does not bode well for the Democrats' future.

"I was brimming with excitement. It felt like we were doing it. It felt like it was finally happening."

Pauline Hanson has called for a higher-inflation, higher debt, lower-tech Australia in which regional communities would suffer the most.

On the podcast: “Multiple state election campaigns in 2026 plan to draw heavy inspiration from Mamdani’s campaign, if not explicitly reproduce it.”

Sussan Ley is ordering Liberal MPs to return to parliament next Wednesday to finalise the party's energy policy, while the government prepares to try and push through its environmental reforms in the final sitting week of the year.

Princess Ingrid Alexandra has given her first review of Sydney to the Norwegian press: “Down here there have been some slightly unpleasant experiences…”

It's a big policy win for Labor — but the devil is in the details, writes Ben Eltham.

“The Liberal Party have got a really unsophisticated historical imagination,” says Judith Brett. “They just use the term ‘forgotten people’ for any group that they feel has fallen off the political radar."

Few things have become quite as dangerous as the simulation of action under Labor’s vibes-based climate agenda, writes Ketan Joshi.

The distinct scent of gambling money still hovers around some parts of the Betoota Advocate empire.

The Liberals have never treated climate as a serious policy issue — just a political one. A real centre-right party would pursue a free market solution, writes Bernard Keane.

“This is not only how we stop Trump; it’s how we stop the next one.” New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is taking the fight to Donald Trump.

Pauline Hanson has pulled so many gross political stunts, she is now back to revisiting her worst ideas. Any chance of giving it a rest?

The Liberal Party has lost track of who the ‘forgotten people’ of Robert Menzies' famous 1942 speech were meant to be, @rachelwithers.bsky.social writes.

“I cannot emphasise enough that what Repacholi says in a few short sentences is both fundamentally absurd, and deeply terrifying in how it flew into the climate space without a single raised eyebrow.” @ketanjoshi.co writes.

A smart centre-right party could take the battle to Labor on climate, and push for real action, not more figleaves, writes Bernard Keane.

A Muslim mayor, an immigrant born in Uganda, elected without a hiccup in a country considered to be sliding towards fascism. Has Zohran Mamdani shown Democrats a way to take on Trump?

Liberal and Nationals figures are desperately trying to cobble together some kind of cohesive Coalition energy policy, and Democrats have sent a message to Donald Trump with a series of election wins in the US.

Donald Trump is trying to turn the role of US president into that of a king. Dick Cheney showed him how to do it. @daanysaeed.bsky.social explains.

If Sussan Ley thinks caving on net zero will save her, she really ought to give Malcolm Turnbull a call...

It's a big policy win for Labor — but the devil is in the details, @beneltham.bsky.social writes.

"I imagine there’ll be a few choice words said in Google HQ about teens being seemingly fine to livestream on Twitch but not on YouTube," writes Cam Wilson.

GitHub, Roblox, Discord, Pinterest and Twitch are, so far, excluded from the teen social media ban list. This represents a significant narrowing of the law from what was initially promised, Cam Wilson reports.

The RBA retains confidence in the resilience of the economy, despite the bank's latest interest rate hold. But real wage growth is still a problem.

Nice line from Rachel Withers: "Insiders say there will be a leadership challenge in the new year either way, with conservatives still deciding which generic-looking A-hole (Angus or Andrew) to back."

Former US vice president Dick Cheney, dead at 84, leaves a sordid legacy of war profiteering and torture advocacy. @daanysaeed.bsky.social writes.

Opinion | Sussan Ley's leadership looks more and more done for as the days tick by. Is there a lesson to be found in the mess? @rachelwithers.bsky.social writes.

Hey guys apropos of nothing do you remember how Malcolm Turnbull kept conceding policies to the hard right of his party and then after years of doing that they knifed him anyway? Guys? Remember that?

Making good on the content quotas promise is not only a much-needed win for the local screen industry, but proof of Tony Burke's sway within the Albanese government, @beneltham.bsky.social writes.

"I imagine there’ll be a few choice words said in Google HQ about teens being seemingly fine to livestream on Twitch but not on YouTube," @cameronwilson.bsky.social writes.

Reporting on the RBA's latest cash rate hold forecasts doom and gloom for households dealing with cost-of-living pressures. But a deeper look shows the bank has quiet confidence in the economy.

Ok, we'll bite: what on earth is a "MILF boom", News Corp?

ASIO director Mike Burgess has warned of the possibility that foreign governments could carry out assassinations on Australian soil, and more social media sites have been added to the government's teen ban.

“It’s the two great powers of different ideologies getting together and making this country great again. Making New York City great again.”

Labor has pulled a rogue move after independent David Pocock teamed up with the Coalition and crossbench senators to pressure the government into releasing the "jobs for mates" report. @daanysaeed.bsky.social explains.

Opinion | Right-wing populism will always and inevitably target women, because male anger — especially white male anger — is what fuels it. Bernard Keane writes.

Never forget that online gambling kept Racing Victoria alive in 2020.

In fundamental ways, culture is still locked into the groove Oasis carved out, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes.

Students in Sydey University's engineering faculty say the uni has been "scrambling" to find new teachers after being found using undergrad casual academics in breach of federal requirements.

Dead horses, suicides and spikes in domestic violence: the grim stats of the Melbourne Cup.

"The more you attack Mamdani, the bigger he gets, and Trump was the same way.”

The Herald Sun has incorrectly represented annual crime statistics released by the Victorian Department of Justice, which one expert calls a "highly inflammatory" error.

Oasis' reunion shows have been joyous, and a reminder that guitar music never quite recovered from their influence, @theshufflediary.bsky.social writes.

Opinion | Right-wing MPs keep raising abortion — because they can’t help it. White male rage is at the heart of what propels them, writes Bernard Keane.