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Lessons for Liberals from One Nation’s strong showing in Farrer by-election

11 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 9

By Jack Arnold The Liberal and Nationals candidates were convincingly defeated by Pauline Hanson’s One Nation (PHONey) party in the Farrer bye-election. Credible local Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe outperformed them, securing second place with majorities […]

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The man who would be God (if he wasn’t just a loud‑mouthed dick)

11 May 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 0

Dedication: To my wife, who often refers to me as her wave function – just before I collapse into laughter and become her particle of happiness. What happens when a man who has spent his […]

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The death of professional journalism?

11 May 2026 Noel Wauchope 7

As a person who’s always been fascinated with Journalism, although myself pretty much an amateur, I have admired those writers who bring us the facts – “Just the facts, ma’am”. But in reality, even the […]

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The Ballroom and the Republic

11 May 2026 Roswell 6

When I first heard that a new ballroom at the White House was being discussed in the language of “national security,” I assumed it was satire. Surely no serious political figure would attempt to convince […]

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10 May 2026 David Tyler 11

It is 11 o’clock on a Thursday morning in Ararat and I have just eaten a cannabis gummy. I note this without apology and without the performance of transgression that such an admission apparently still […]

Will Trump’s failed Iran war provoke his break from Netanyahu’s ironclad grip?

10 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 8

By Walt Zlotow On Iran war day 71 it’s clear Trump has not only lost his war, he’s blundered the world into a looming economic catastrophe. As horrendous as that is, it wasn’t even Trump’s […]

That Was The Week That Was – No. 1, Part Three

10 May 2026 David Tyler 20

Continued from Part 2 One Nation has won Farrer. Let’s dwell on that a while. From the top end of town, David Farley, a Narrandera‑based agricultural commodity trader and former CEO of the Australian Agricultural […]

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That Was The Week That Was – No. 1, Part Two

9 May 2026 David Tyler 3

Continued from Part One Michele Bullock reaches for the only lever anyone can find in Martin Place. Jim Chalmers blames the alignment of Saturn. And Julie Bishop departs the Australian National University, leaving behind $150,000 […]

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Maaate! You look like a dork

9 May 2026 Dr James Moylan 6

We all talk about politics a lot and while it is deathly boring at times, we persist because it is important shit. Who runs what, how, and why, are all biggies. But the language and […]

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That Was The Week That Was – No. 1, Part One

9 May 2026 David Tyler 3

The Liberal Party, having spent the better part of a year contemplating its navel, has alighted upon a solution to its existential crisis of the sort that could only occur to a party for whom […]

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Liberals recycling: the short future to political oblivion

9 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 7

By Jack Arnold The Liberal Party presidency is up for election and two former party leaders are swapping barbs (paywalled) ahead of the contest. In one corner is Tony Abbott, whose path to becoming Liberal […]

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The Distraction of Selective Justice

9 May 2026 Dr Andrew Klein, PhD 4

How Australia’s Crimes‑Against‑Humanity Charges Mask a Deeper Betrayal Dedication: To my wife, who sees the pattern behind the headlines. On 8 May 2026, the Australian Federal Police announced that two Australian women, aged 53 and […]

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Iconic Political Orations – and one that could have been

8 May 2026 John Lord 2

I’ve listened to many truly great speeches over the years. Some stand out for their power and lasting impact. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech remains unforgettable. By repeating the phrase “I […]

Julie Bishop’s resignation chance to heal ANU: NTEU

8 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 9

National Tertiary Education Union Media Release The National Tertiary Education Union has declared ANU Chancellor Julie Bishop’s long-overdue resignation is a chance for the troubled university to heal. Ms Bishop resigned on Thursday night after […]

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Labor must be Chuckling as Liberals Shoot Themselves in Both Feet

8 May 2026 AIMN Editorial 9

By Jack Arnold The Liberal Party’s idea of progress appears to be farewelling one long-serving disappointment only to replace it with a fresh one – all while keeping their base angry. The current machinations […]