Politics

Melania Trump has kept a low profile for months, causing some to speculate whether the first lady has finally had enough. Given new allegations of her husband’s affair with porn star, Stormy Daniels this seems possible.

The rise of celebrity in American politics is rapid. Is it a valid social development? Could it happen in Australia? We pose the question to our #Auspol brains trust.

Congratulations to NZ’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford, who announced their first pregnancy this morning!

Former NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally isn’t letting the loss of the Bennelong byelection hold her back with musings she’s now the clear front-runner for Sam Dastyari’s vacant Senate spot.

We check in with five women who’re highly engaged in Australian politics, and want more of us to pay attention.

Can she do a better job than her predecessors Michaelia Cash & Tony Abbott?

The results of Kristine Ziwica’s lengthy investigation into policies that are supposed to protect staffers of Australian Federal politicians are disturbing.

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), which began in Australia 10 years ago has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize.

Let’s get rid of the purveyors of inconvenient truths like the gender pay gap, suggested Judith Sloan in a recent column for The Australian.

Thursday: Started with ‘silence breakers’ being named TIME person of the year. Ended with spectacular outcome for respect, equality & being given a voice.

“What a day for love, equality and respect,” said the Prime Minister.

A sixth person was photographed for the cover despite only her arm being visible in the bottom right corner.