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Hypocritical media created the Barnaby monster. Now they've got to live with it.

Bernard Keane May 28, 2018 18

Some alternatives for Bill Shorten's plan to 'stop the boats'

Chris Woods May 28, 2018 5

Is Victoria's new jailtime for bad bosses just a meaningless gesture?

Charlie Lewis May 28, 2018

New Labor faction stonewalls at state conference

Guy Rundle May 28, 2018 1

A gag motion at the Victorian Labor conference on the weekend was a product of a CFMEU-AWU alliance, a first outing for the "Industrial Left – Centre Unity" faction, working together smooth as butter knife on toast.

Flying high: what the AFR Rich List doesn't say about Flight Centre's rise

Glenn Dyer May 28, 2018

It's all seems like clear skies for Flight Centre's multimillionaire founders in AFR's latest Rich List. But that wasn't always the case.

Private school battler: an exclusive extract from Barnaby Joyce's memoir

Ben Pobjie May 28, 2018 5

For a mere $500,000, Crikey secured a first look at the upcoming autobiography of Australia's favorite big red son.

Is Barnaby Joyce worth $150,000 to Sunday Night?

Emily Watkins May 28, 2018 3

Documenting the Barnaby affair costs less than making fictional TV drama, yet it's just as entertaining. So it's a no-brainer, really.

Better not call Saul if you want to hype small business

Bernard Keane May 28, 2018 5

Is small business the engine room of the economy? Not when it comes to jobs growth, prominent economist Saul Eslake argues.

Media Files: Sky News takes a WIN

Emily Watkins May 28, 2018

Sky News has made snapped up a deal for broadcasting daily content on WIN.

The Worm

Big questions for Bill Shorten

Chris Woods May 28, 2018 2

Good morning, early birds. Bill Shorten is facing a huge slide as preferred PM, as well as condemnation over immigration policy. Plus: Nick Kyrgios pulls out of the French Open. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

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Side View

Bullshit jobs, "abortion deserts" and strange political bedfellows

Bernard Keane May 23, 2018 2

Welcome to Side View — a curated guide to new and overlooked content on politics, policy, and public affairs. This week: bullshit jobs, "abortion deserts" and a prescription for those sick of blockchain hype.