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Albert Namatjira: outsider of the outback
Only in his paintings could the Aboriginal artist overcome the prejudice of white Australia.
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The Brexiteers’ trade delusions have been exposed
We knew deals with Australia and New Zealand were of little economic value – they were a PR exercise for…
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Dangerous skies over the South China Sea
Australia accuses China of endangering its aircraft in a close encounter. Beijing says it has done nothing wrong.
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The diplomatic battle for the South Pacific
Duelling visits by the Chinese and Australian foreign ministers have focused international attention on the region.
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Blue Wall Australians voted for climate action; Boris Johnson should take note
Conservatives in the UK and Australia have relied on the same tactics to win power. But Australia’s election results show…
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Labor’s win in Australia isn’t decisive – but it marks a reshaping of politics
The spectacular defeat of Scott Morrison exposes the long-term decline of both of the country’s main parties.
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Australian Labor’s victory shows how the left can neutralise the culture wars
The new prime minister, Anthony Albanese, successfully argued that Scott Morrison was fixated on reactionary talking points because he had…
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