About to start a big day of media - pleased to kick things off with my thoughts on Russia, Wagner and the war in Ukraine for the ABC Daiky podcast. With thanks to the excellent Samantha Hawley for the chat. abc.net.au/radio/programs…

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that the former premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian, and the former member of Parliament for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire, have engaged in serious corrupt conduct.

Surprise pause. But could Reserve Bank's reprieve on another interest rate rises be shortlived with another hike (maybe the last in August or September)? My breaking analysis for the Perth edition of The World Today ABC News Reserve Bank of Australia on.soundcloud.com/FTNNC

🚨 Robodebt royal commission statement - “it recommends referrals of individuals for civil and criminal prosecution.” 990 pages, 57 recommendations Report to be available online shortly

ICYMI - former chief of the Australian Public Service Prof Andrew Podger with me earlier today, talking about Robodebt: abc.net.au/radio/programs…

Big changes set to be announced to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sources say. Premier up at 930. ABC Melbourne

The Minister for the Commonwealth Games and the Minister for Commonwealth Games Legacy joining the Premier for an announcement on the future of the games at 9:30 #springst ABC Melbourne

The ABC understands Premier Dan Andrews will announce the Commonwealth Games will be cancelled and will not go ahead in Victoria in 2026 because of funding issues ABC Melbourne #springst

Australian in Ukraine's International Legion alleges 'incompetent' commanders are putting soldiers in danger abc.net.au/news/2023-07-2…

Travis King disappeared into a North Korea more isolated than ever reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Federal government concedes Murray-Darling Basin plan can't be completed on time abc.net.au/news/2023-07-2…

Some of these stadium scenes from around the country when #Matildas won: MCG (Thread) #FIFAWWC

Regional South Australia has lowest number of psychiatrists per person in the country, report finds abc.net.au/news/2023-09-1… via ABC Australia

Not smooth sailing into caucus with Jacinta Allan set to be challenged by Ben Carroll for top job. This means it can’t really be resolved today

Israel Jordan border: Jordanian security forces are firing tear gas at people trying to approach the fence

Australian journalist Cheng Lei was imprisoned because she broke an embargo on a Chinese government briefing by just a few minutes, leading to national security charges that would cut her off from her two children for the past three years. Annelise Nielsen smh.com.au/world/asia/mat…

Splendour In The Grass cancelling is going to have severe knock-on effects. I can sympathise with the ppl complaining about the cost and the line-up but this isn't a good thing by any stretch.

NEW: my column this week is about the coming vibe shift, from Boomers vs Millennials to huge wealth inequality *between* Millennials. Current discourse centres on how the average Millennial is worse-off than the average Boomer was, but the richest millennials are loaded 💸🚀

A lone female police inspector who was nearby rushed to Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, upon hearing of multiple stabbings. She shot the perpetrator dead. He has murdered 5 people. More are in a serious or critical condition, a police press conference has just heard.

The comments from young people here are not an exception but the norm. The one constant theme in all our one on one conversations with young people is - I have given up. A sentiment that becomes more profound politically based on how poor someone may be. If I were politicians I