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Australia's cricketers collapse and so do the ratings

Nine won the night, but the ratings mirrored Australia's batting -- falling away horribly as the night went on.

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Nuclear weapons in Australia would stabilise nothing

Crikey readers discuss nuclear weapons, Australian mining in Africa and an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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A big win for the Blues but punters are turning away from Origin

An impressive showing from audiences for NSW's Origin win belies the fact that fewer and fewer viewers are watching the game.

Misframing statistics is all part of the right's game plan

Crikey readers discuss the right's pursuit of culture warfare, Australia's cyberwarfare preparedness and the cowork business model.

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Australian Ninja Warrior swings into another top spot

While audiences for last season of Ninja Warrior smoke-bombed out of sight, 2019 has so far stuck around for the battle.

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Seven to suffer after Ash Barty knocked out of Wimbledon

Seven had a strong night thanks to the tennis, but don't expect numbers to flock back after Barty went down at Wimbledon.

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The media's tax coverage plays into government strategy

Readers discuss the media's soft-ball analysis of the government's tax cuts, and answer the question of why so many politicians are drawn to biography.

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Viewers lose their voice at the worst possible moment

Audiences avoided The Voice's winner's announcement at all costs last night.

Scott Morrison and Donald Trump at G20 in 2018 (Image: AAP/LUKAS COCH)

Should we be questioning the US alliance after Alek Sigley's rescue?

Crikey readers discuss the implications of Australia's relationship with the US, and the recycling crisis.

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Can you drive from Sydney to Melbourne in an electric car?

Former Labor minister Stephen Conroy says that it's not possible to drive between Sydney and Melbourne easily in an electric vehicle.