Bridie Jabour

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Bridie Jabour |Bonnie Malkin |Patrick Keneally |Karishma Luthria |Joe Koning |Camilla Hannan

The world is hanging on to Donald Trump’s every word, waiting to see if or how the US will intervene in the Israel-Iran conflict. While Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, warns of risks to global stability and urges dialogue, questions remain about the appetite for diplomacy. Bridie Jabour speaks to Guardian Australia’s international editor, Bonnie Malkin, and deputy editor, Patrick Keneally, about how the Israel-Iran war erupted and what could happen next

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Bridie Jabour |Mike Ticher |Gabrielle Chan |Miles Herbert |Miles Martignoni |Bertin Huynh

As this episode was recorded, the Liberal and National parties were still locked in discussions over the Coalition agreement, after the parties dramatically parted ways earlier in the week. But with a reunion already on the cards, Bridie Jabour spoke with Mike Ticher and former rural and regional editor Gabrielle Chan about why the breakup could be good for regional voters

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Bridie Jabour |with Lenore Taylor |Patrick Keneally

As the dust settles on the federal election, hard lessons for the losers have dominated the headlines. Did the Coalition run a bad campaign that failed to connect with voters? Or did Australians reject Dutton’s Trump-style politics? What should we make of the Greens losing so many seats? And is there a danger in over-interpreting election results?

1 month ago | theguardian.com | Bridie Jabour |with Lenore Taylor

Presented by Bridie Jabour, with Lenore Taylor and Mike Ticher. Produced by Miles Herbert and Daniel Semo, with video production by Lisa Favazzo. Thu 1 May 2025 11.00 EDTWith one day to go before the election, the polls paint a rosy picture for Labor. Governing with a majority is still a live option for the incumbent government – but pollsters have been wrong before, and a late night surprise is not off the table.

2 months ago | theguardian.com | Bridie Jabour |with Lenore Taylor

With the election campaign sputtering to the finish line, much of the coverage has concentrated on the two major parties, and most of their policy offerings have focused on the cost of living. Critics have pointed to the lack of substance and bold policy offerings from both Labor and the Coalition. But polls show about a third of voters are expected to vote for an independent candidate or one from a minor party, with a minority government looking like a distinct possibility.