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06.03.2026 23:33
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According to the Scanlon Foundation, social cohesion is “at its lowest level since it was first measured”. One response lies in education. Diverse public schools create the conditions where “stereotypes soften, suspicion eases and mutual understanding grows”. satpa.pe/nNeL8ak
When the United States and Israel launched their latest assault on Iran, Anthony Albanese did not hesitate. Within hours, he declared his government's strong support for Donald Trump's objective of preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. satpa.pe/aL1Xvx1
"Angus Taylor has insisted he is 'not seeking to be One Nation-lite', as the Coalition bleeds voters to the anti-immigration party. I’m not so sure….” | John Hewson satpa.pe/mtK2lji
War erupted on a separate front after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at northern Israel. Israel then struck locations across Lebanon, killing at least 52 people. satpa.pe/WVu36sf
"Angus Taylor has insisted he is 'not seeking to be One Nation-lite', as the Coalition bleeds voters to the anti-immigration party. I’m not so sure….” | John Hewson satpa.pe/5Eb9eFv
Exclusive: “When we can’t match preference deals … that doesn’t worry us in the slightest," says Barnaby Joyce. "We’ve got the funds to run a big campaign, too. Make no mistake about that." satpa.pe/dT6eif4
Fremantle coach John Longmuir's system is defined by caution, and an exceptional defence, but one whose transitions from the back line to the front can resemble the careful transfer of an ancient Ming vase from one gallery room to another. satpa.pe/M27meKH
Exclusive: Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce confirms Gina Rinehart is among many ‘substantial supporters’ he has brought to the far-right party. "I can assure you of another thing," he tells Karen Barlow, "she ain’t the only one." satpa.pe/mQTYNNE
The discovery of alleged malpractice by an endometriosis specialist has sharpened calls for an action plan to protect sufferers, as recommended by a landmark inquiry last year, Hannah Bambra reports. satpa.pe/pQbm7eP
Today's front page: "Exclusive: Joyce on Rinehart's support for One Nation". satpa.pe/XOUAdAV
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Editorial: Just as the US must at some point reckon with its deep and destructive ideological divisions, Australia must reckon with the unravelling of its alliance with this superpower in decline. By now, the main question is, when will the confrontation come? satpa.pe/m0eZRfu
“When the return of the first group dominated the news for so long, there was a loss of appetite to bring back the rest, especially from the bloke at the top.” satpa.pe/odquW6u
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"Those who see Aboriginal people as a 'problem'. Or conversely, brand all Australians as 'colonisers' reduces people to an idea. They are no longer human but a point to be made." | Stan Grant satpa.pe/YIsMrHN
Mark Carney’s visit highlights a new geopolitical reality: countries like Australia and Canada are no longer simply followers in a US-led order, writes Paul Bongiorno. They are increasingly expected to shape the rules themselves. satpa.pe/1KXCowq
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The political firestorm over the repatriation of the 34 women and children in a Syrian camp erupts after years of vacillation on the issue by the prime minister. satpa.pe/6UGxnhX
The political firestorm over the repatriation of the 34 women and children in a Syrian camp erupts after years of vacillation on the issue by the prime minister. satpa.pe/fjzlR42
"Many young people do not believe they have the opportunity in life they deserve," writes Bill Kelty. "This is no generational delusion, but simply the truth for a great number of people who face crises on fronts that seem overwhelming." satpa.pe/aFesbUA
Fiction: While we do of course admire and respect the captain, we admit to feeling a little peeved as he sits there gorging on the turkey before slamming its carcass on the table like he is trying to defeat it all over again. satpa.pe/x6bEy9o
"The royal commission in 2017 demanded banks rein in lending to younger people at risk,” writes Bill Kelty. “The net result was that a young Lindsay Fox would never get a loan today." satpa.pe/Ku9hi2u
Inside Advance's 'Evolve' conference:
The guest list signalled ambition as much as ideology. This was pitched not as a fringe rebellion, but as a gathering of the conservative mainstream. Yet the messages from the lectern over two days revealed something else. satpa.pe/gieduCC