Crikey - an independent Australian source for news and analysis
Crikey is an independent Australian source for news, investigations, analysis and opinion focusing on politics, media, economics, health, international affairs, the climate, business, society and ...
Kate McClymont is Crikey's Person of the Year for Alan Jones story
Dec 20, 2024 · So, in a career full of hugely impactful investigations, veteran investigative reporter Kate McClymont’s fearless revelations of serious allegations of sexual misconduct against Jones stands out ...
Gina Rinehart's spokesperson responds to Arsehat of the Year win
Dec 20, 2024 · Crikey’s readers have comfortably voted Gina Rinehart Arsehat of the Year for 2024.For the first time, we decided to give the recipient a chance to express their gratitude. Rinehart, to her ...
Silver linings for Labor after Queensland election loss
Oct 28, 2024 · Crunching the numbers on the Queensland election results, including silver linings for Labor. While this was undoubtedly a less-than-brilliant performance by the ALP, it could have been a lot worse.
Why has Alan Jones been arrested?
Nov 18, 2024 · This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. Former Sydney radio broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested this morning at his Circular Quay home in relation to charges of indecent assault ...
Is it time the Australian Greens changed their approach?
Nov 19, 2024 · The question is whether that approach is an incongruous and counterproductive fit for a party that is now a longstanding fixture of the political establishment, and has made clear its desire (and ...
Queensland child crime bill to fundamentally change justice system
Dec 5, 2024 · Qld’s draconian bill not just a sop to Murdoch — it would fundamentally change the justice system. The Queensland LNP wants to see children as young as 10 locked up for life.
Who owns Crikey? CEO Will Hayward explains
Oct 16, 2024 · Dear Reader, Firstly, thank you for writing in. As you know, we have plenty to say about the owners of other “news” outlets. So it seems plenty fair that you might have questions about who ...
Simon Holmes à Court on Climate 200 and donation reforms
Nov 21, 2024 · Labor’s electoral reforms are framed around diluting the influence of Simon Holmes à Court. But the Climate 200 founder says this will only cut the legs out from under independent challengers.
Who is Linton Besser, the new Media Watch host?
Nov 25, 2024 · Late last week, the ABC announced Linton Besser as the new Media Watch host, taking over after Paul Barry steps down on December 2 after over a decade in the role.. Besser joined the ABC in 2013 ...