News review
He worked with kids every day. Why did taekwondo master Yoo allegedly kill a student, two adults?
Master Lion ran classes, school holiday workshops and birthday parties for his young students. He is now accused of killing a seven-year-old child and two adults.
- by Jordan Baker
Latest
PMO 2.0: Can a reboot of Albanese’s office ensure victory?
A series of key appointments have been made to ensure the highest political office is match fit for an election due by May 2025.
- by James Massola
Is Richard Marles ruthless enough to whip Defence into shape?
Defence is like a python, says a former Labor government adviser, it crushes ministers. The deputy prime minister has to prove he’s tough enough to get what he wants.
- by Matthew Knott
‘Why not me?’ For the first time in 133 years a woman leads NSW lobby group
Mustering sheep and cattle after school, Annabel Johnson never imagined she would end up swapping the farm for a CEO’s job with a baby in tow.
- by Catherine Naylor
‘David taking on Goliath’: Nikki Haley’s last chance to stop Donald Trump
Nikki Haley insists she’s “not going anywhere” but the future of her bid for the White House at the 2024 election could be decided in her home state this weekend.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Floating ‘turkeys’: Is Australia spending $50bn on dud ships?
The Australian armada is sinking under a mountain of debt as it chases projects some argue aren’t fit for 21st century warfare.
- by Matthew Knott
Parliament’s most colourful character has fallen down. Can he get up again?
Barnaby Joyce’s recent behaviour has reignited debate about federal parliament’s workplace standards and culture.
- by James Massola
Family Feud: Inside Lisa Wilkinson’s bitter fight with Ten
It was not clear at the time, but June 19, 2022, marked the beginning of the end for Network Ten and its star presenter Lisa Wilkinson.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Analysis
Political leadership
How to survive as a prime minister’s spouse
As Jodie Haydon approaches marriage to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, lessons about life as the spouse of a PM lie scattered in the history of The Lodge.
- by Tony Wright
When everyone else lost power, Kate’s stayed on. Here’s why
Many communities and individuals have opted to take matters into their own hands, investing in solar panels on rooftops, household batteries, and electric vehicles could be used to power the grid.
- by Laura Chung
The great childcare price gouge may not be all it seems
Even though childcare fees have soared despite billions in governments subsidies, many operators in the sector are making poor returns.
- by Colin Kruger