Politics
Federal
‘In the name of God, go’: Brexiteer Tory heavyweight stuns Boris Johnson in Prime Minister’s Questions
Boris Johnson has been stunned in Prime Minister’s Questions when a senior Tory and former Brexit minister David Davis told him to resign for the good of the country and one of his “red-wall” MPs defected to the Labour party.
- by Latika Bourke
Latest
Blood thinner could be used to treat and stop transmission of COVID-19
Initial results of an Australian study indicate the drug Heparin could be “a promising treatment” and also “a possible preventative against the virus” when inhaled.
- by Dana Daniel
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
Best of cartoons, January 20, 2022
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Best of cartoons, January 19, 2022
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Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
The PM’s apology that was not an apology
Scott Morrison’s press conference showed classic blame-shifting, something voters have seen time and again in this pandemic.
- by David Crowe
PM urges states to ease testing rules, sparking more backlash about RAT supplies
The unions say the government should boost rapid antigen test supplies rather than telling companies to use them less often.
- by David Crowe
‘A decision of my own making’: Christensen quits plum role after vaccine slap down
Anti-vax MP George Christensen has resigned from a key parliamentary committee after the PM urged parents to ignore his views on vaccinating children.
- by Cameron Atfield and Dana Daniel
Visa refund to lure back thousands of international students and backpackers
International students and backpackers will have their visa fees refunded for the coming weeks in a bid to entice them back to the country to fill critical worker shortages.
- by Lisa Visentin and Mike Foley