The Queensland and Victorian floods dominated local media this week, and rightly so. However, other nations, including Sri Lanka, Brazil and South Africa, are also suffering severe flooding, although their governments may not be as equipped to cope with the devastation, reports Amber Jamieson.
Potential (off-screen) drama at Channel 7, NatCon's "ok to be white" moment", plus R. Kelly's "salacious" past.
Attack on the ABC blows up in the face of Liberals, media companies
A joint attack on the ABC by the Liberals, One Nation and the commercial media sector has fallen apart due to lack of actual evidence.
Suppression orders and lawyers’ arrogance undermine democracy
The resort to suppression orders by our courts undermines faith in the legal system and is used by the legal industry to avoid scrutiny.
Greens toppled by preference whispering
The Greens have been almost completely removed from Victoria's upper house. But it's good news for Labor.
Religious freedom report is a culture war disaster
The report, which was delayed for six months, has now had exactly the opposite effect of that intended.
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