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Is the government really overhauling employment services?
The government isn’t rebuilding the Commonwealth Employment Service, but will its proposed changes fix a broken system? Source link
As One Nation broadens its economic appeal, the Liberals return to culture wars
The Coalition’s answer to the rise of conservative populism has been to treat it primarily as a cultural phenomenon. Under Angus Taylor, that instinct appears to be hardening. Source link
As Jane Austen turns 250, four new productions take on Pride and Prejudice
In a modern-day cost-of-living crisis, the classic 1817 novel’s tale of inheritance and wealth still rings true. Source link
Liverpool sack manager Arne Slot after underwhelming season
The Dutchman won the Premier League title in his first season, but failed to live up to expectations the following year as Liverpool finished fifth. Source link
The best new science-fiction books of June 2026
There is plenty of intriguing sci-fi on offer this month, whether it’s solar-powered cities from Adrian Tchaikovsky or a strange future from M. John Harrison Source link
Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key Liberal Party address
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor accuses Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of starting a war on aspiration with the recent federal budget. Source link
Lil' Kim brings nostalgia to Vivid Sydney as festival continues
Rap superstar Lil’ Kim performed mostly truncated versions of her hits at her Vivid Sydney show, but she gave the diehard fans in the audience exactly what they came for. Source link
AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament 'howler' call
Geelong’s Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision. Source link
Tigers 'dodged a bullet' as Bulldogs fume over controversial ref calls
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo has been left fuming at several refereeing decisions that went against his side in their 22-16 loss to Wests Tigers. Source link
US won't let China impose 'hegemony' in Asia, Hegseth says
The US Defense Secretary addressed Asia’s most important defence summit, but did not mention Taiwan as questions remain over a stalled weapons package. Source link