Mary Robinson says climate crisis also a health emergency
Forum hears women and girls at risk because of the threat of gender-based violence
Ireland increases overseas aid as part of global drive to boost education access
Colm Brophy says aid budget rising this year, despite the economic shock from Covid-19
Tony Abbott ‘the wrong appointment on every level’ as trade adviser
Former Australian prime minister says he is looking forward to his new role with UK
Cate Blanchett has chainsaw accident at manor-house home during lockdown
Actor sustained ‘nick to the head’ in what she told Julia Gillard was a minor incident
Australian prime minister calls election for May 18th
Both major parties call for ‘fair go’ for voters, with ruling coalition trailing in polls
Meghan Markle says she hopes for feminist royal baby
‘We hope that that’s the case with our little bump,’ Markle tells Women’s Day panel
How not to introduce a carbon tax: The Australian experience
With 0.3% of the world’s population, Australia produces 1.8% of the world’s greenhouse gases
Ireland hailed for its commitment to education in developing countries
Global Partnership for Education salutes Government pledge to double overseas aid
‘We believe you:’ Australia apologises to child sex abuse victims
Morrison says: ‘Why weren’t the children of our nation loved, nurtured and protected?’
Men paying for the sins of their fathers in the workplace
‘The only people who should worry about the push for gender equality are dopey men’
New Australian prime minister suffers epic fail in first test
Sydney Letter: Public tired of PMs changing via party processes, rather than by voters
Germaine Greer: Women who ‘spread their legs’ for parts in movies are ‘whinging’
#MeToo seems in danger of dissolving into futile, inter-generational warfare between people who are supposed to be on the same side. What a shame
Visa changes will have major impact on migration to Australia
Opinion: Irish workers to be most affected are those without qualifications or experience
Knives swiftly unsheathed as Australian parliament returns
After talk of bipartisanship, first week back illustrated Turnbull’s precarious position
Charlotte Wood interview: The girls they punished for saying too much
The greatest shock of the Australian writer’s new novel about a misogynistic dystopia is that it is based on a real girls’ home from the 1970s
Malcolm Turnbull wins Australia’s political ‘killing season’
The new prime minister will have to compromise on his beliefs to win over his party
New Australia leader sticks to script with focus on the economy
Malcom Turnbull to implement programme for government set out under Tony Abbott
Liberal Party in Australia takes the regicide route
Tony Abbott’s scepticism about climate change and opposition to legalising same-sex marriage left him outside mainstream of public opinion
Australian prime minister Tony Abbott ousted after vote
Malcolm Turnbull to become Australia’s fourth prime minister in two years
Mary Minihan: How compulsory voting would change Irish political landscape
The knee-jerk reaction to the concept is that it smacks of Big Brother government
Julia Gillard: politics, misogyny and the next generation
Australia’s first woman prime minister had to deal not just with political battles but also with sexist insults. That’s all the more reason for young woman to enter the field, she says
Australian economy enters troubled waters
Last year’s inconclusive budget stymies business as emphasis in Australia shifts from ‘mining to dining’
Australian PM Tony Abbott faces tough summer
‘Barnacle-clearing’ leader believes he can turn government’s fortunes around
Smoke and mirrors as Big Tobacco fights Australian plain packaging law
Misleading ‘exclusive’ in newspaper about tobacco sales gains traction overseas
Who will be the new Labour leader? It really doesn’t matter, apparently
An Oxford professor says we overestimate the importance of those at the top of the political ladder
Former Australian minister criticised for indiscreet diaries
Carr’s diaries carry ‘real risk of damaging Australia’s standing’
Australia-Indonesia relations worsen over spying scandal
Australian PM Tony Abbot hopes attention is turning to cricket, Christmas and the beach
Australia ‘open for business’, says Abbott after landslide victory
New PM says scrapping unpopular carbon tax will be a key priority
Australia getting ready to position itself somewhat closer to its Asian neighbours
Opinion: Traditional alliance with US competing with geographic factors
Key policies for Australia’s new conservative government
Steady flow of refugee boats from Indonesia a hot political issue
Landslide win in Australia for conservative Abbott
Voters punish outgoing Labor government for six years of turbulent rule
Australians prepare to vote in federal elections
Labor Party facing likely defeat after tumultuous six years in power
Ghost of Gillard haunts Australian politics
To those outside Australia, that nation’s first female prime minister is an iconic figure. To Australians, she seemed cold, shrill and a bit dour
Time running out for Rudd in bid to retain power in Australian election
Polls indicate prime minister’s Labor party will lose eight seats in general election
Australian prime minister fights back as Murdoch releases the hounds
This is not about one election, it is about billions of dollars and the future of broadcasting
End of the gold rush looms – but Australia’s politicians are ill-prepared
Whoever wins next month’s elections will have a tricky job managing a major economic shift
Australian election set for next month
Prime minister says voting is about who Australians can trust to run the economy
Post-Gillard period proves boon to Labor as Australian polls show sudden upsurge in popularity
The party’s fortunes have changed with 50% approval and a jobs feelgood factor
Misogyny behind Gillard’s political exit is a disgrace to every Australian
Australia’s political landscape is bereft not only of ideology but also of ideas
Australian PM Rudd announces new cabinet
Polls show small bounce in support for Labor Party following change of leadership
Rudd next Australian PM as party ousts Gillard
Dramatic reversal of fortune for Gillard as Rudd returns as Labor leader
Tough politician no stranger to media vitriol
From humble beginnings, Julia Gillard went on to become Australia’s first female prime minister
Rudd ousts Australia PM Gillard in leadership vote
Ex-PM backed by Labor MPs hoping to avoid huge defeat in September election
ACT Brumbies out to make most of free shot at Lions in Canberra
Host side not fully loaded but victory would boost coach Jake White’s chances of succeeding Robbie Deans as Wallabies head coach
Treatment of Julia Gillard shows extent to which sexism is tolerated in Australia
Prime minister is attacked relentlessly in contemptible, offensive terms
Australian DJ fired over Gillard interview
Howard Sattler suggested that her partner had to be homosexual because he was a hairdresser
Julia Gillard denies ‘absurd’ claim her male partner is gay
Australian prime minister rejects suggestion by shock jock radio host
Letter from Perth: All change from the last Lions tour in this city of opportunity
Presence of so many English and Irish should help swell the number of Lions supporters
Chinese president advocates peaceful development
Xi Jinping says global economy has entered period of ‘profound readjustment’
Australia targets alleged tax avoidance by multinationals
New measures will force Apple, Google and others to disclose tax arrangements
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