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Crikey’s editor says farewell, shares some gossip, and argues why independent media has never been more important

On her last day at the publication, Crikey’s editor Gina Rushton reflects on her years working at Australia’s most surprising, informative, challenging, gossipy and ridiculous outlet.

Press Council Adjudication

Press Council Adjudication

The Press Council has upheld a complaint by Yoti Ltd.

Tanya Plibersek in hot water over no ‘new’ coal mine claims

Tanya Plibersek in hot water over no ‘new’ coal mine claims

The environment minister has come under heavy criticism for approving four coal mine expansions, and hundreds of Australians have been flown home from Vanuatu following the country’s devastating earthquake.

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Opponents loathe him, some allies can’t stand him… announcing Crikey’s Shitstirrer of the Year

Crikey’s Shitstirrer of the Year gets under everyone’s skin — and skilfully uses that ability to drive attention towards their political cause.

Deficits are all about power

Australia has a big gap between tax and spending. And the people whingeing about it are part of the problem, not the solution.

A hung parliament is all but certain. After months of interviewing the crossbench, here’s what I’ve learnt

‘While the political class might not be ready to accept that hung parliaments are here to stay, voters seem to be, with the major party vote continuing its long downward trajectory.’

Marles promised he’d improve Defence performance. The results are in: he failed

Marles has spectacularly failed by his own standards. The only change at Defence has been it is even more determined to hide its embarrassing performance.

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‘That is the “freedom” they stand for’: Crikey readers on Kevin Andrews’ legacy and Dutton’s nuclear plans

‘That is the “freedom” they stand for’: Crikey readers on Kevin Andrews’ legacy and Dutton’s nuclear plans

‘Thank you for reminding us of the actions of this man.’

What are Australia’s journalists reading, listening to and subscribing to?

What are Australia’s journalists reading, listening to and subscribing to?

We asked Australia’s leading industry figures what’s become essential parts of their media diets.

What’s are Australia’s journalists reading, listening to and subscribing to?

What’s are Australia’s journalists reading, listening to and subscribing to?

We asked Australia’s leading industry figures what’s become essential parts of the media diets.

Can Albo game out Lachlan’s News Corp onslaught?

Can Albo game out Lachlan’s News Corp onslaught?

Australia is heading into its first election with Lachlan Murdoch at the head of News Corp. And that could make things tough(er) for the incumbent Labor government.

Australia’s Kyiv embassy to reopen as Ukraine aid tops $1.5bn

Australia’s Kyiv embassy to reopen as Ukraine aid tops $1.5bn

Penny Wong says Australia will reopen its embassy in Ukraine after closing it in 2022 due to the war with Russia, and Fatima Payman is putting out the call for candidates for her Australia’s Voice Party.

Communications minister hasn’t deemed women’s footy ‘important’, ‘culturally significant’ enough to protect

Communications minister hasn’t deemed women’s footy ‘important’, ‘culturally significant’ enough to protect

Changes to anti-siphoning legislation show what the government’s priorities are — and getting women’s sport to the masses isn’t one of them.

Chalmers reveals lower deficit this year, and billions more in deficits beyond

Chalmers reveals lower deficit this year, and billions more in deficits beyond

Economists expected blowout in this year’s mid-year budget update, but the government has unveiled a smaller deficit (with the blowouts coming later).

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RBA changes do nothing for ordinary households. Labor must do more than tinker

Labor continues to fiddle with the margins of the economy rather than use the power of government to deliver reform.

Are you HARD ENOUGH for Mike Pezzullo’s comeback?

Discredited former Home Affairs head Mike Pezzullo has called for national service and ‘hard patriotism’ to fight China.

What were this year’s most sublime, utterly cracked tips and murmurs?

From an inexplicable design choice by Gina Rinehart’s Driza-Bone company to Bob Katter living only in the present, it’s been another absurd year.

‘Capacity crisis’: Qantas scraps PNG flights to free up planes, catches government unaware

‘One crew shortage, one breakdown, one delay, one bad weather event, and the whole system starts to fall apart,’ a pilot said.

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‘Salaciousness’, ‘Qantas’, ‘Melissa Caddick’: Revealing the clickiest, most loved subjects with readers

‘Sadly what clicks with readers is shrill opinion rather than considered analysis, clear solutions when nuance is needed.’

A renegade, a courtroom star, an objector: Welcome to the pointy end of our Shitstirrers Index

‘If calling out genocide, racism and hypocrisy makes me a shitstirrer, then I’ll wear the badge with pride.’

A renegade, a courtroom star, an objector: Welcome to the pointy end of our Shitstirrers Index

‘If calling out genocide, racism and hypocrisy makes me a shitstirrer, then I’ll wear the badge with pride.’

‘The shame must change sides’: Gisèle Pelicot and her refusal to look away

Gisèle Pelicot, who has suffered more than many of us could imagine, has used her suffering to change the world for the better.

Budget has improved $200bn since Morrison: Chalmers

Jim Chalmers is trying to spin the upcoming budget deficit by pointing out the improvement since the last government, and Vanuatu has been shaken by a devastating earthquake.

Does Facebook owe you money? Find out if you’re part of the $50m Cambridge Analytica privacy settlement

Meta has agreed to a $50 million settlement over the Cambridge Analytica scandal. And you might be eligible for a payout.

Kevin Andrews: The unexpurgated legacy

If a man’s legacy is to be understood, it deserves to be considered in full. And part of Kevin Andrews’ legacy is his decision to stand in the way of Territorians having the right to die with dignity.

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