What now for the republic?

Saturday Sep 10

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As the world processes the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Guy Rundle unpacked what it means for Australia’s ad hoc republican movement, and Christopher Warren took stock of our dependency on the royals for content.

And before they took the fortnight off in mourning, staffers and senators rubbed shoulders at the shimmering disco-themed soirée that was this year’s Midwinter Ball, which Amber Schultz attended. Politicians and protestors used the event to promote their progressive politics, but if Labor isn’t left enough for you, Rundle had some advice.

Also this week, Labor withdrew $18 million in funding from a charity favoured by Governor-General David Hurley. But there are several questions still unanswered amid the lingering murk of Morrison’s secret ministries, wrote David Hardaker.

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With the death of Queen Elizabeth comes the death of a republican dream

GUY RUNDLE

For republicans, the rise of King Charles III has come too early. But their failure is that of rationalism itself, in the face of unifying myth.

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The royals brought the media legitimacy — and good content. What happens now?

CHRISTOPHER WARREN

The media shifted the royal family into a publicity carnival of individual celebrity. But with Queen Elizabeth's death, will the show continue?

Team PizzaExpress is deeply saddened by Queen Elizabeth’s death

CHARLIE LEWIS

The passing of a figure like Queen Elizabeth II is bound to stir up strong and at times contradictory feelings. So we can only express our gratitude to Domino's for helping us make sense of it all.

So what now for the governor-general, battered and bruised by Morrison’s secrets?

DAVID HARDAKER

Labor has withdrawn $18 million in funding for the governor-general's favoured charity. And the future of the G-G himself remains murky.

Governor-General David Hurley (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

The governor-general and his favoured charity face a small parliamentary revolt

DAVID HARDAKER

Four parliamentarians have moved to disallow an $18 million grant introduced by the Morrison government.

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Glitz, glam and gossip from the press gallery’s Midwinter Ball

AMBER SCHULTZ

While speeches were off-the-record, here's what went on at the night of night for journalists and parliamentarians.

Dorinda Cox, Adam Bandt, partner Claudia Perkins, and Sarah Hanson-Young during the Midwinter Ball (Image: AAP/Jane Dempster)

RIP, progressive Labor: it’s time to build the left by joining the Greens — or something else

GUY RUNDLE

Mourn progressive Labor and then move on, or your soul will die. If you don't like the Greens as they are, join and change them.

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Tudge, the man who never was, thinks we’ll forget about his grubby history

BERNARD KEANE

According to Alan Tudge, the $650,000 settlement given to his former staffer Rachelle Miller has nothing to do with him. But then, Tudge is a man of 'nothing to see here'.

Alan Tudge (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

Crikey’s Landlord List: how many politicians own multiple homes?

CAM WILSON

With fewer Australians owning their homes, Crikey is keeping an eye on how many politicians own several properties.

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A nation in flux: these are Australia’s fastest gentrifying suburbs

JASON MURPHY

New income data from the ATO reveals which areas have seen increases in wealth over the past decades, and which have seen declines.

Keep an eye on the Keystone State: Pennsylvania is your guide to the US midterm elections

KEIR SEMMENS

The American state of Pennsylvania provides an accurate snapshot of the current US in ways good and bad, making it a handy reference point as the midterms get under way.

Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman during a Labor Day parade in Pittsburgh (Image: AP/Steve Mellon/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Tony Abbott — diplomacy personified

CHARLIE LEWIS

The former prime minister has not lost his extraordinary way with words.

Tony Abbott (Image: EPA/Szilard Koszticsak)

A trans software engineer is trying to keep Kiwi Farms offline with new Australian internet powers

CAM WILSON

A former Google engineer has requested Australia's eSafety Commissioner take action against far-right forum Kiwi Farms.

The logo of the far-right online forum Kiwi Farms (Image: Shoshana Wodinsky)

‘A pretty disturbing picture’: why we need to talk about young, right-wing men

BENJAMIN CLARK

The popularity of internet celebrities such as Andrew Tate reflects a growing, chilling, anti-feminist leaning.

Avi Yemini admits donation page was set up before he was denied entry to New Zealand

CAM WILSON

Yemini's legal fund's terms and conditions state that donations can be used to pay for other expenses, including journalist's salaries.

Avi Yemini (Image: AAP/Joel Carrett)

Qantas engineers speak up as Jetstar customers languish overseas

MICHAEL SAINSBURY

It's going from bad to worse at Qantas and Jetstar, for both staff and passengers, and there seems to be no end in sight.

(Image: AAP/Bianca De Marchi)

Johnson redux: why Liz Truss will keep Boris’ campaign tactics

BERNARD KEANE

Liz Truss will be hoping to emulate Scott Morrison in pulling off a miracle win in 2024 — and she'll be using similar tactics.

Liz Truss (Image: EPA/Tolga Akmen)

Liz Truss, UK’s likely new PM, gives no indication she has answers to the nation’s problems

PATIENCE WHEATCROFT

Later today British foreign secretary Liz Truss is expected to be announced as the country’s next PM. But there is little hope she can lead the nation out of its systemic issues of inequality.

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