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Gwyneth Paltrow attends The 46th Annual New York Women in Film & Television “Muse” Awards’.

When Gwyneth gave off Melania vibes, the backlash was relentless. But was it fair?

The actor has fronted an ad campaign for Israeli real estate and declared herself an “independent”. People are outraged.

  • Jacqueline Maley

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor faces a problem his mentor Tony Abbott never had to confront.

How long does Angus Taylor have to save the Liberal Party?

The opposition leader may have a spring in his step and the ammunition from Labor to attack. But he’s facing battles on multiple fronts and a race against time.

  • James Massola
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor during question time.

Angus Taylor’s ‘arrogant prick’ taunt was revealing. But voters may not like what it revealed

Taylor’s remark risked sounding arrogant – neatly matching that well-known psychological habit of accusing others of what we fear is our own worst trait.

  • Sean Kelly
Angus Taylor believes the Liberals, at best, can neutralise One Nation on culturally conservative issues and immigration, but can beat it on the economy.

Change or die: Inside Angus Taylor’s high-wire act to save the Liberals

A bruising byelection and brutal polling show the Liberals heading off a cliff. Labor’s budget may have given them a ladder, but can Angus Taylor win back Hanson voters without tearing his own party apart?

  • Rob Harris
Pauline Hanson and David Farley took over Farrer and left the Liberals reeling.

Polling booth data from Farrer teaches many lessons. These are three of the biggest

The Coalition can be wiped out in its strongest booths. An urban-versus-rural divide still exists without major parties. And One Nation is making inroads everywhere.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos and Shane Wright
One Nation’s David Farley with Father Peter Macleod-Miller at St Matthew’s Church in Albury the morning after winning the federal by-election in Farrer.

Senior clergyman lashes Hanson’s critics for treating her as ‘less than human’

Father Peter MacLeod-Miller, an influential Anglican figure, said: “In our rush to be inclusive, I think we’ve lost some of the distinctive Australian spirit.”

  • Rob Harris
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Tony Abbott, deep in discussion on another pedestrian crossing.

My crossing with Tony Abbott rankled, but the Libs need his special talents

Making the former PM party president would be a boost for the Liberals. Why be all things to all people when you can be one thing to a few people?

  • Malcolm Knox
Independent Michelle Milthorpe campaigning in Albury.

The locals all know the independent who wants to beat One Nation. The test is if they believe in her

The Climate 200-backed independent has drawn unlikely political allies during her campaign in Farrer, posing an enormous challenge to the Coalition especially.

  • Rob Harris
One Nation wave in the Farrer byelection.

‘F’ the lot of youse: Inside the deep political bitterness of the Farrer byelection

There’s a building feeling of discontent in the town of Griffith, and it’s coalescing around One Nation.

  • Rob Harris
One Nation candidate David Farley (left) and Barnaby Joyce campaigning in Farrer last month.

One Nation byelection candidate’s former Labor links revealed

Pauline Hanson’s aspirant for Farrer, David Farley, approached ALP figures about becoming a candidate in the 2022 election.

  • Rob Harris