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Michelle Grattan

Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

Michelle Grattan is one of Australia's most respected political journalists. She has been a member of the Canberra parliamentary press gallery for more than 40 years, during which time she has covered all the most significant stories in Australian politics.

As a former editor of The Canberra Times, Michelle Grattan was also the first female editor of an Australian daily newspaper. She has been with the Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald and Political Editor of The Age since 2004.

Michelle currently has a dual role with an academic position at the University of Canberra and as Associate Editor (Politics) and Chief Political Correspondent at The Conversation.

In her role at the University of Canberra, Michelle is teaching, working on research projects in politics and political communication, as well as providing public commentary and strategic advice.

She is the author, co-author, and editor of several books and was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2004 for her long and distinguished service to Australian journalism.

Climate Change Series

Josh Frydenberg prepares ground for Scott Morrison to commit to 2050 climate target

Sep 24, 2021 02:53 am UTC| Politics

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will prepare the way for Scott Morrison to take a target of net zero emissions by 2050 to Glasgow, when he warns on Friday capital inflow will be at risk if Australia is seen as a climate...

Scott Morrison's AstraZeneca 'hand grenade' turns into cluster bomb

Jul 01, 2021 04:56 am UTC| Politics

The debate about the vexed vaccination rollout on Wednesday exploded into an extraordinary free-for-all, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison under fire and health experts arguing among themselves. Morrison had hoped by...

Global Geopolitics Series

Unblocking the passage from India

May 09, 2021 08:51 am UTC| Insights & Views

It became clear this week repatriation flights for Australians stranded in India would have to resume ASAP after May 15, whatever the COVID situation in that country. By going too far in its effort to stop individuals...

Numbers returning from India cut because of increase in quarantine cases

Apr 23, 2021 11:51 am UTC| Economy

The numbers of Australian citizens and permanent residents allowed to return from India and other COVID high risk countries are to be restricted. With COVID surging in India, the cases in quarantine among people...

Major reform of surveillance laws proposed by review

Dec 06, 2020 09:25 am UTC| Law

A new single legislative framework governing electronic surveillance activities in Australia has been recommended by a sweeping review of the nations intelligence laws. The review found the existing laws governing this...

Global Geopolitics Series

Australia demands apology from China over 'repugnant' slur on Twitter

Dec 01, 2020 09:15 am UTC| Politics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has demanded China apologise for and Twitter remove a highly offensive tweet depicting an Australian soldier with a knife to the throat of a child. Morrison described the tweet as...

Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate quits in Cartier watches affair

Nov 02, 2020 06:53 am UTC| Business

Chief of Australia Post Christine Holgate has fallen on her sword, admitting the optics of her gift of Cartier watches to four high-performing employees did not pass the pub test for many people. Holgates Monday...

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Economy

BRICS in the Crosshairs: Trump Threatens Tariffs Over New Currency

President-elect Donald Trump is taking a strong position against the BRICS countriesBrazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members like Iran and the UAE. He warned that if these countries try to create a new...

FxWirePro- Major Economic Events for the week

Date Time Currency Event Forecast Previous Mon, Dec...

Australian Retail Sales Surge: A Bright Sign for Consumer Confidence

Australian retail sales data released today shows a month-on-month increase of 0.6% for October 2024, exceeding market predictions of a 0.3% rise. This marks the third month in a row that retail sales have grown, following...

Tesla's Big Year-End Move: Free Supercharging and 0% APR Drive Inventory Clearance Goals

Tesla is aiming to exceed its 2023 delivery record with a strategic year-end push, offering free Supercharging, 0% APR financing, and Full Self-Driving to incentivize immediate purchases of inventory Model 3 and Model Y...

'Moana 2' and 'Wicked' Propel Thanksgiving Box Office to $420M, Breaking Records

Thanksgiving weekend brought a historic $420 million in domestic box office sales, led by Moana 2s $221 million debut. The record-breaking holiday also saw Wicked and Gladiator II contributing to Hollywoods resurgence in...

Politics

What are Donald Trump’s plans for AI regulation in healthcare in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January 2025, his administration has revealed ambitious plans to regulate and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Trumps proposals aim to...

How will Donald Trump support military veterans’ mental health in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, a renewed focus on supporting military veterans mental health has emerged as a cornerstone of his administrations agenda. With growing concerns over...

What are Donald Trump’s policies for addressing digital privacy in 2025?

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, digital privacy has emerged as a contentious issue on his policy agenda. Amid growing concerns over data breaches, surveillance, and cybersecurity...

How will Donald Trump tackle challenges in public transportation systems in 2025?

As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term in 2025, public transportation reform has emerged as a significant focus of his domestic agenda. With increasing demands on aging infrastructure and mounting public...

What are Donald Trump’s plans for national parks funding in 2025?

Donald Trumps administration is reportedly planning major changes to national parks funding for 2025, igniting heated debates among conservationists and policymakers. As the president-elect prepares to re-enter the White...

Science

RNA editing is the next frontier in gene therapy – here’s what you need to know

The United States Food and Drug Administration has just approved the first-ever clinical trial that uses CRISPR-Cas13 RNA editing. Its aim is to treat an eye disease called wet age-related macular degeneration that causes...

From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries

Imagine its the mid-1800s, and youre riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty road. Sure, it may have some bumps, but if you lose your balance, youre landing on a relatively soft dirt road. But as the...

Why does everything look flat even though the Earth is round?

Ever since the ancient Greeks first made observations of the circular Moon and the skies, scientists have known that the Earth is a sphere. Weve all seen beautiful images of the Earth from space, some photographed by...

Blue Origin Prepares to Test New Glenn Rocket, Set to Rival SpaceX's Falcon Rockets

Blue Origin is making significant strides toward testing its New Glenn rocket, designed to compete with SpaceXs Falcon lineup. With seven BE-4 engines producing 3.8 million pounds of thrust, the New Glenn is set to test...

SpaceX’s $2.9 Billion Moon Ship Reveals Spacious Design for Future Lunar Missions

SpaceXs latest prototype of its Starship Human Landing System (HLS) offers an inside look at the spacious, two-story design that could soon carry astronauts to the Moon. A central feature in NASAs Artemis program, this...

Technology

Apple’s Tim Cook Slammed Intel in 2011, TSMC’s Role in Tech Dominance Revealed

Apple CEO Tim Cooks 2011 critique of Intels chipmaking capabilities shifted Apples focus to TSMC, forging a partnership that transformed the tech world. This pivotal decision underscored Apples reliance on cutting-edge...

BYD Launches in Indonesia, Aiming to Electrify Taxis and Slash EV Costs for Blue Bird

BYDs arrival in Indonesia has set the stage for a shift in the nations EV market. PT Blue Bird sees this as an opportunity to expand its electric taxi fleet, hoping that BYDs affordable vehicles will lower the barrier to...

Xiaomi Gears Up for Custom 3nm Silicon Paired With MediaTek T90 5G Modem for Speed Innovation

Xiaomi is set to shake up the industry with a custom 3nm chipset, rumored to include the MediaTek T90 5G modem. Expected to debut next year, the chip reflects Xiaomis push to challenge wireless giants and reduce dependency...

Baidu Secures Hong Kong’s First Robotaxi Test License, Marking Expansion Beyond Mainland China

Chinas Baidu has obtained Hong Kongs first autonomous vehicle testing license, allowing its Apollo robotaxi to operate on designated roads, signaling its ambitions to expand robotaxi services globally. Baidu Expands...

Tesla Cybercab Shines at Petersen Museum: Self-Driving Robotaxi Ushers in Autonomous Future

Teslas Cybercab, a self-driving robotaxi, is featured at the Petersen Museum this holiday season. The vehicle, unveiled at Teslas We, Robot event, reflects the companys vision of autonomous transportation, offering...