Will Vladimir Putin survive the year?
Russian president Vladimir Putin may have averted an armed mutiny, but the wounds could prove fatal for his leadership. Wagner group, a private milita...
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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.
Australian police and their use of excessive force
A string of recent incidents involving the use of force has raised questions about the way in which Australian police wield power, and how these incid...
Crimes and Misdemeanours: Donald Trump and Hunter Biden
We learned this week that United States president Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, will accept a plea deal on federal tax crimes. With the 2024 presidential r...
Max Chandler-Mather on why the Greens blocked the housing fund
The government’s housing policy could be dead in the water. On Monday, the Greens chose to block the legislation – by deferring the vote on the bill u...
How the justice system failed Kathleen Folbigg
Kathleen Folbigg was once known as Australia’s worst female serial killer – now she’s free after being pardoned. New scientific evidence played a big ...
Peacock in the Pacific: Inside Australia’s bid to host COP31
The Albanese government is campaigning to host the next United Nations Climate Conference in partnership with Pacific nations. Some have described thi...
Why private schools are ruining Australia
One way that inequality becomes baked into Australian society is through education. For decades, the school system has become increasingly stratified...
The Weekend Read: Esther Linder on food insecurity
Today, journalist Esther Linder will be reading her piece from the May issue of The Monthly. While Australians often can’t skip a rent payment, they c...
Lidia Thorpe alleges sexual assault in Parliament House
Parliament began this week with bitter arguments over the handling of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation, with the opposition using leaked text message...
The people willing to face jail time for forests
Activists around Australia have proven willing to risk jail time and fines of tens of thousands of dollars under new anti-protest laws, as states and ...