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Why 'ditch the witch' is back in politics
A mobile billboard campaign has hit the streets of Melbourne, decrying the state of Victoria under the leadership of Premier Jacinta Allan.
But it’s the ‘ditch the witch’ slogan slapped next to the premier’s face that has sparked outrage.
Published: Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 2:00am
Trump, FIFA and the politics of the World Cup
The FIFA World Cup is supposed to bring the world together.
Published: Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 2:00am
Why AUKUS delivers second-hand subs
Should we be spending up to $368 billion on nuclear powered submarines over the next 30 years?
Peter Garrett, the former Labor Minister and Midnight Oil star doesn’t think so. He’s set up a crowdfunded inquiry into the AUKUS submarine deal.
Published: Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 2:00am
Is the era of surging house prices over?
House prices have begun to fall, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the downward trend.
So, will they bounce back or could it be, as some forecasts suggest, the start of a new cycle where house prices remain stagnant for decades.
Published: Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 2:00am
Who will invest in Elon Musk’s SpaceX vision?
Do you believe that Elon Musk can establish a colony on Mars of a million people or launch data centres into space?
If you do, you might be thinking of investing in SpaceX which will go public on the Nasdaq stock market this month.
Published: Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 2:00am
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