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Source linkedA military response from Saudi Arabia is unlikely to bring a definitive end to the conflict, but ignoring the Houthis would be tantamount to resigning to Iranian influence on the nation’s doorstep. The post The Houthi–Saudi conflict has the hallmarks of another major Middle Eastern war appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedWhy did Australia withdraw from recent West Bank sanctions talks? The ABC didn’t speculate, but I will. The post Did Australia ditch supporting West Bank sanctions all for a plum security council seat? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: Karl Stefanovic finds a new gig at CPAC. The post The Snoop: News24’s unfortunate uniform, Mamamia’s audience backlash on Gaza, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAfter a US report found the country is losing billions on idle submarines, a top AUKUS ally in Congress pointed out Australia is happy to help. The post US looks to Australia to help solve its nuclear-powered submarine problem appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAs a proud procreator, Sami Shah is here to explain what to expect when expecting, and why those expectations are likely to be disappointed. The post Jim wants you to have another baby. Here’s why that’s unlikely appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedDo NOT buy that jet ski. The post Local bánh mì shop become a ‘Hot Bread’? A friendly guide to some anti-immigration recession indicators appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThe revelation an OpenAI agent hacked Medicare, and the fact the company took a fair old while to tell anyone, has led to increased demands for safeguards. Meanwhile, the Trump-Xi summit gets underway, with low expectations. The post Albanese doubles down on AI guardrails following Medicare hack appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: Could Elon Musk be buying into Australian television? The post The Snoop: Neo-Nazi speaks out on Barnaby, Nine’s shifting sands, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAnd it's never really about culture or "assimilation", although we continue to pretend otherwise. The post From Federation to Howard, there’s nothing new about Australia’s immigration freak out appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedOn the first day of the royal commission into Victoria's Big Build scandal, its political impact became abundantly clear. The post The Big Build RC: A low-key and officious beginning of the end for Victorian Labor appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAnd it's one he enthusiastically endorsed. The post A Trumpflation bus is coming right at Albanese and our economy appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThese brainiacs have set fire to a trillion dollars and delivered nothing but IP theft and deepfake porn. It's no wonder the American AI giants want protection. The post Humanity’s end of days is good for business — just ask the AI cartel appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedMasoud Pezeshkian has answered Donald Trump's threat to 'annihilate' his country with a fiery speech at the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Anthony Albanese pledged an extra $60m to Ukraine's defence in an emotional meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The post Iranian president hits back at Trump threats appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedRather than respond to our enquiries, the One Nation MP hit the phones to other media. The post Crikey asked Barnaby Joyce about a neo-Nazi encounter at a casino. His response shows how politics and media work appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedTim Wilson is sad younger generations can’t get a sturdy foot on the property ladder. But as the intergenerational report shows, the older ones are pulling up the ladder behind them. The post Gen Zs will struggle to buy a home. Tim Wilson is more worried about how they’ll buy a second appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: The former head of KPMG met with Finance just before he quit, and the AFR sticks to tradition with its newest list of Australia's most powerful people. The post The Snoop: Digging out Hanson’s flight records, News Corp figures keep flowing to Labor governments, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedForeign governments were somewhat relaxed about Donald Trump's economic chaos — until it spilled over globally via the disastrous Iran war. They've fled US bonds in droves since then. The post The ‘Sell America’ trade is back as Trump turbulence drives other countries away appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedInternal documents shed new light on how the SBS handled the One Nation leader's attack on the public broadcaster. The post Pauline Hanson’s NPC speech caused anxiety of ‘racial targeting’ among SBS staff appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThe US president wants to rename the technology "super intelligence" and establish an "AI czar". He knows he can't let the tech bubble burst, but he also just really loves the slop. The post Is Donald Trump hyping AI for the economy or the memes? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedDonald Trump and Anthony Albanese are at odds over what to do next with artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has criticised the Digital Duty of Care Bill and Chris Bowen is off to Saudi Arabia amid escalating conflict and fuel prices. The post Trump rants to UN about Iran and AI appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: News24 has now released merchandise — just what you've always wanted. The post The Snoop: Silence on Afghanistan killings compensation, Trump bans press and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAnthony Albanese has been warning the United Nations about AI and climate change. Meanwhile, the future of the economy and population back home has generated plenty of headlines. The post Australia joins calls for AI guardrails ahead of Trump-Xi meeting appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedIt's no wonder young people are voting with their reproductive organs. The post Australia’s future is older, pricier, higher taxed, and more indebted (and there’s not much we can do about it) appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAustralia’s decline in births matches a global pattern. Meanwhile, the current politics of migrant fear is careening towards a new global demographic reality in which they'll be more sought after than ever. The post Educated migrants will soon be scarce and in hot demand. Australia will need them appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedMajor policy shifts are unlikely. Though in the area of tech, AI in particular, both sides will be trying to make diplomacy catch up with reality. The post Three Ts will dominate Trump‑Xi summit — but expect little movement on trade, less on Taiwan and who knows on tech appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAs soon as you realise the AI industry is packed with adherents to a cult of climate and fossil fuel dismissiveness, everything clicks into place. The post Doomsday AI cultists aren’t just good marketers — they’re capturing governments appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedLabor has been keen to dispel allegations that its new restrictions on international students have nothing to do with pressure from One Nation's rise. The data underpinning its policy says otherwise. The post Labor is throwing international students under a Pauline Hanson-driven bus appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: Which media company has Matt Canavan gotten in the ring with now? The post The Snoop: Mike Pezzullo’s diplomatic incident, Telstra crisis response revealed, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAustralia's legacy media is owned and controlled by men aged 80+ and run by 50-somethings. Given it's mainly older people who still use legacy media, that might not be a bad thing. The post Australia’s media is a gerontocracy. Is that a problem? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedDeterrence and international collaboration have served our region, and the world, well since the end of World War II. Let's try and keep it that way. The post Kevin Rudd on AUKUS, his past remarks and how to avoid war appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus, add excessive data extraction to the long list of sins corporate behemoths are enacting on Australia's live music scene. The post Hey Albo and Jim, we’ve got some economic reset ideas for you! appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedBlame the broadcaster's attempts to skate through impartiality with mindless both-sides thinking. The post How the ABC is helping One Nation become the ‘real’ opposition appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedIt's time for another instalment of Crikey's chronicles of our politicians and their interest disclosures — plus whispers from our agents in the field. The post The Horse’s Mouth: Did Israel bug a Coalition defence minister? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThe prime minister is in New York and trying to pitch the county to the UN. Meanwhile, Treasurer Jim Chalmers sees only opportunities in the Intergenerational Report and the intelligence community raises alarm over Russia. The post Albanese hoping to sell Australia to the United Nations appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThe Australian is fixated on Labor’s changes to trust tax minimisation schemes, an issue that looks and sounds ridiculous to anyone simply paying their taxes. The post Does anyone normal care how much the wealthy must pay to minimise their tax bills? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedNaomi Klein and Astra Taylor's "End Times Fascism" arrives just in time for another panic about the destructive potential of artificial intelligence. The post Naomi Klein’s new book and big tech’s role in our fascism-fuelled end times appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedWhile modest in detail, the government has effectively declared an end to demand-driven migration based on the vibe among voters — rather than evidence. The post What Australians want: their country talking itself into a truly dumb position appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: A big media fight appears to have fizzled out. The post The Snoop: Gaza film ‘reviewed’, the ABC vs the Australian War Memorial, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedWhere did she come from... The post Labor’s migration plan to Stop the Votes appeared first on Crikey.
Source linked"Every country would prefer a world in which nobody develops the most dangerous capabilities. They would also prefer not to be the only idiot who believed everyone else." The post No-one wants to be the first to slow down on AI appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedTony Burke's migration reforms have received mixed reviews, with the minister keen to blame the Coalition for not allowing him to go further. Meanwhile, the PM is hoping to use online safety as his big pitch for a seat at the UN Security Council. The post Labor keen to move on from immigration debate appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAs Labor announces its new migration plan, we inspect the cacophony of figures and promises thrown around from all sides of the debate. The post The real numbers behind Australia’s migration debate appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: A new poll breaks down One Nation voters by country of birth, with some surprising (and unsurprising) results. The post The Snoop: Woodside’s hospitality for a King, taxpayers on the hook for pseudolaw defences, and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAs the big political parties embrace protectionism, a former prime minister has stepped forward to offer an intellectual rationale. But that won't change the damage that protectionism causes. The post Protectionism is surging back, now with intellectual veneer (thanks, Kevin Rudd) appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThe office of prime minister is not mentioned anywhere in the Australian constitution. Its existence, eligibility and function are governed by convention, not law. The post Could Pauline Hanson become prime minister as a senator? Yes, actually appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedA long time after he had first planned to tell us about his migration reforms, Tony Burke finally has everyone's attention at the Press Club. Meanwhile, concerns over the economy and AI continue to grow louder. The post Burke targets families of foreign students as migration plans finally arrive appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPauline Hanson’s attack on the PM’s late mum was out of line. But what is his government doing for the Maryannes and Anthonys of today, for whom the ladder is now all but out of reach? The post The PM’s humble origin story is worthy of great respect. But is such a story even possible today? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: What we learnt when energy minister Chris Bowen faced the internet. The post The Snoop: Karl Stefanovic’s secret episodes, One Nation candidate’s gory cartoon and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedAn American victory is far more achievable in a two-front war, and Australia has made that possible. The post Why AUKUS makes war more likely — and Australia’s actions could precipitate catastrophe appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThere are all sorts of traps you can fall into when addressing the Independent Commission Against Corruption. Here's Crikey's handy guide to preparing for the experience. The post How to prepare for ICAC: A guide based on concerningly true goings-on appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedOne Nation seeks to reduce migration by any means necessary, but its latest plan could be an absolute disaster for the labour market. The post How would One Nation’s immigration plan affect the labour market and economy? appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedThe long-predicted fuel crisis "is here", oil executives have warned, as conflicts in the Middle East deepen global economic pains. Meanwhile, Tony Burke has hit out at the Coalition for not helping the government deliver changes to the migration system and the AI debate continues to rage. The post Economic concerns grow as global fuel crisis deepens appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedSunday's Swedish general election resulted in a razor-thin majority for the opposition bloc. Still, no-one is quite sure of how to form government. The post Dispatch from Sweden: Far right loses ground, but the left’s road to stable government will be arduous appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedOne Nation was comfortable labelling Andrew Hastie a traitor in a cartoon. It's difficult to imagine Pauline Hanson making the same claim at a press conference. The post Make ‘em laugh: How One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedApparently the only thing you need to guard against AI is a smart president... Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson's comments spark anger and her policies continue to generate criticism. The post AI warnings continue as Trump dismisses concerns as a “hoax” appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedPlus: Why do Australia's economists hate trams? The post The Snoop: Trump cashes in on crypto, Seven’s on-air blunder and more appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedIf the government was smart, the soaring cost of government debt would be used to show voters that Labor can sensibly manage the economy, while One Nation and the Coalition chase populist stupidity. The post Albanese badly needs a reset. The bond markets offer him a huge opportunity appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedWhile the local live music sector struggles with a perfect storm of problems, a trio of multinational mega-companies are raking it in. The post Inside the brutal battle for Australia’s $4.8bn live music industry appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedDespite lofty claims from Silicon Valley about game-changing AI, the employment market has barely flinched. But once workflows are reorganised, it'll be a very different story. The post Why Australia’s quiet labour market isn’t proof AI has flopped appeared first on Crikey.
Source linkedCalls for regulation of AI coming from big tech companies should be treated with deep suspicion, especially when linked to a US program to contain China. Why don't they start with data centres instead? The post Worry less about an AIpocalpyse and more about a US-dictated order on AI appeared first on Crikey.
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