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Morrison too little, too late effort on the royal commission won't convince

Bernard Keane April 20, 2018 36

Razer: Comey grilled lighter than tuna in a salad nicoise

Helen Razer April 20, 2018 18

Dylan Voller detained for breaching a 'yellow zone' in Commonwealth Games

Jack Latimore April 20, 2018 10

The wisdom of Jeff Bezos includes handstand advice

Dan Wood April 20, 2018

Memo writing tips and handstand perfecting stories are important for Amazon shareholders to know about, apparently.

What does each state want from the NEG?

Chris Woods April 20, 2018

The Council of Australian Governments meets today to have their say on the NEG, and not every state and territory is going in with a smile.

Why the Melbourne International Comedy Festival isn't as funny as it used to be

Guy Rundle April 20, 2018 7

What may really be flattening out the mood at the festival is the "acknowledgement of country", which is played at the start of each show.

AMP attempts damage control in wake of royal commission debacle

Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane April 20, 2018 5

AMP has dumped its CEO and stood aside its senior lawyer to try to control the damage from the banking royal commission, but it won't be enough. And why is the Business Council so quiet?

The only band that matters isn't a band anymore

Charlie Lewis April 20, 2018 6

Kendrick Lamar's Pulitzer win seemed surprising to many. But, when you think about the state of popular music, it makes total sense.

Ten wins in Rebel case ... Aldi's noice, different ad cleared ... FT cuts 'Sir' from letters ...

Emily Watkins April 20, 2018

There's a good reason you haven't seen Rebel Wilson on networks other than Ten recently. Plus, other media tidbits from the day.

Hinch's Senate Diary: how to make friends and influence the Senate

Derryn Hinch April 19, 2018 5

Petitioning the Senate has a long history stretching back to the earliest days of our nation, and it's still the best way for the people to have their voice heard.

The Worm

Crikey Worm: Dan Andrews sweats as funds scandal heats up

MPs break ranks over live exports ban

Chris Woods April 20, 2018 1

Good morning, early birds. Both Coalition and Labor MPs break ranks to support a ban on live exports. Plus, Australian and Chinese warships have a "robust" exchange in the South China Sea. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.