Opinion: Carney's Canadian challenge to Albanese
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Mette Freideriksen signed the visitor's book at Chequers, Keir Starmer's official country residence on…
Opinion: Ley's downfall all her own work
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.He is not even a Liberal, but Nationals leader David Littleproud has pulled the pin on Sussan Ley, making…
The first Democracy Sausage episode for 2026: Conservative crisis
How did the politicisation of a national tragedy backfire for Sussan Ley? Can the coalition survive? Who will reign supreme in the fight for the right?With an early return to federal…
Opinion: Few standouts in political debate about Bondi tragedy
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Since December 14, Australia's public square has been dominated by big-talking know-alls who quickly shrink…
Opinion: National interest was a bridge too far
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times."How do I know what I think until I read what I write?" quipped an author many years ago - probably E.M.…
Opinion: Trump's green light to the strong
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.With the ink barely dry on Donald Trump's new Western Hemisphere accented National Security Strategy, its…
Opinion: Amped-up and dumbed-down - the words dulling our politics
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Allow me to propose a New Year's resolution that will cost you nothing: dump superlatives like "absolutely"…