4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (817+ words) March 30, 2026 " " " " " The IOC's new sex testing policy for women's sport marks a major shift in eligibility rules and raises significant human rights and legal questions. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed it is introducing a" controversial new policy"that…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (14+ words) None of the diverse "journalists" writing for this Aussie news site are real'johnmenadue.com...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (940+ words) March 22, 2026 " " " " " In a time of war, five expert-recommended books offer deeper insight into Iran's history, politics and people " beyond simplified narratives. Since the" Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran has been condemned in the west as a repressive theocracy. But the history…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (759+ words) March 16, 2026 " " " " " Australia's heavy reliance on imported diesel has left the economy exposed to global shocks, highlighting the need to cut demand rather than simply increase supply. Malcolm Roberts from One Nation is right " at least about one thing. We've been…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1625+ words) March 15, 2026 " " " " " For the first time in years, most of the films nominated for Best Picture are genuinely good. From Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value to Ryan Coogler's Sinners, the Oscars may finally be recognising cinema worth watching. Film critics " myself included…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (689+ words) March 9, 2026 " " " " " Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show didn't rely on argument or translation. By leading with joy, culture and curiosity, it quietly broadened ideas about belonging in the United States. When Bad Bunny was announced as the Super Bowl halftime…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (907+ words) March 7, 2026 " " " " " The collapse of the Kyle and Jackie O radio partnership highlights a contradiction in Australian media culture " a society that condemns misogyny yet rewarded a program built on vulgarity, sexism and humiliation. The astonishingly successful Kyle and Jackie O…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (1528+ words) March 7, 2026 " " " " " Albert Camus wrote in the shadow of fascism, war and ideological violence. His defence of truth, democratic dialogue and human limits remains strikingly relevant in today's era of authoritarian politics and "post-truth" public debate. Author and philosopher Albert Camus…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (469+ words) February 10, 2026 " " " " " India's decision to buy conventionally powered submarines from Germany highlights a sharp contrast with Australia's AUKUS pathway on cost, capability and planning. A nation short of submarines, and needing to replace older model by upgrading to something better. Side…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (904+ words) February 8, 2026 " " " " " The cancellation of Adelaide Writers" Week has exposed how culture wars, funding pressures and climate risk are reshaping Australia"s literary festivals " and putting their future in doubt. For more than 65 years, book lovers have descended on Adelaide every…...