Today we have something special and a little bit different because Tony Wright, one of the stalwarts of Australian political writing, is stepping back from daily newsroom duties after 50 years in journalism.
For about 30 of these years, Tony reported on federal politics. Bob Hawke was the first prime minister he covered, while Paul Keating often rang Tony at home in the mornings to, at first, berate, and then debate, the stories he had written.

He witnessed great moments - such as the apology to the stolen generations - and the fracturing of Australian politics from the Rudd-Gillard era.

Today, Tony talks to Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

 

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‘Hawkie would like to see you’: Lessons, power and nostalgia from 30 years in the press gallery

 

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Today we have something special and a little bit different because <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/tony-wright-hve1u">Tony Wright,</a> one of the stalwarts of Australian political writing, is stepping back from daily newsroom duties after 50 years in journalism. For about 30 of these years, Tony reported on federal politics. Bob Hawke was the first prime minister he covered, while Paul Keating often rang Tony at home in the mornings to, at first, berate, and then debate, the stories he had written.
He witnessed great moments - such as the apology to the stolen generations - and the fracturing of Australian politics from the Rudd-Gillard era.
Today, Tony talks to&nbsp;Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.
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Background reading
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/hawkie-would-like-to-see-you-lessons-power-and-nostalgia-from-30-years-in-the-press-gallery-20260819-p60ptu.html">&lsquo;Hawkie would like to see you&rsquo;: Lessons, power and nostalgia from 30 years in the press gallery</a></li>
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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition&nbsp;brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/by/samantha-selinger-morris-p4yvwp">Samantha Selinger-Morris</a> from the newsrooms of <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and <a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
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Tony Wright on the best and worst prime ministers, and the courage needed now

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Egg freezing has become a popular choice for more and more young women, many of whom are looking for something of an insurance policy against missing out on becoming a mother.

It’s become big business, which means fertility companies are beholden not just to their patients, but also to their shareholders.

Today, reporter Bronte Gossling and deputy lifestyle editor Courtney Thompson discuss the latest data on egg freezing, as well as what it’s actually like for the women who undergo it.

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‘Social egg freezing’ is on the rise, but at what cost?

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.
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Egg freezing has become a popular choice for more and more young women, many of whom are looking for something of an insurance policy against missing out on becoming a mother. It&rsquo;s become big business, which means fertility companies are beholden not just to their patients, but also to their shareholders. Today, reporter Bronte Gossling and deputy lifestyle editor Courtney Thompson discuss <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/social-egg-freezing-is-on-the-rise-but-at-what-cost-20260811-p60nbp.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">the latest data on egg freezing, as well as what it&rsquo;s actually like for the women who undergo it</a>. Background reading:
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/social-egg-freezing-is-on-the-rise-but-at-what-cost-20260811-p60nbp.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;Social egg freezing&rsquo; is on the rise, but at what cost</a>?</li>
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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/smh-the-age/id6442611511"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0tWOA2mdi5WU9hvjJ3da?si=f4b8d7fafdf5495d"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your pods.

The big business banking on women freezing their eggs

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This week we reported on some interesting polling that grappled with what makes One Nation voters tick, and one issue stood out.

There’s also been an argy-bargy in the party this week over immigration numbers, the net result of which being, perhaps, that One Nation is not totally against migration. 

Meanwhile, the Labor government is yet to announce its migration plan and which visa classes it may cut, but the early talk of deportation of migrants sent shockwaves through some communities.

Finally, we also talk about the AI data centres cropping up in Australian communities. Are they worth the investment and the energy drain?

Today’s conversation is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

 

Background reading: 
1000 One Nation voters said why they were voting for Hanson – and what it would take to switch
Albanese tells Queensland to get with the program on AI revolution

 

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This week we reported on some interesting polling that grappled with what makes One Nation voters tick, and one issue stood out.
There&rsquo;s also been an argy-bargy in the party this week over immigration numbers, the net result of which being, perhaps, that One Nation is not totally against migration.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Labor government is yet to announce its migration plan and which visa classes it may cut, but the early talk of deportation of migrants sent shockwaves through some communities.
Finally, we also talk about the AI data centres cropping up in Australian communities. Are they worth the investment and the energy drain?
Today&rsquo;s conversation is hosted by Jacqueline Maley, with chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.
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Background reading:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/1000-one-nation-voters-said-why-they-were-voting-for-hanson-and-what-it-would-take-to-switch-20260824-p60qzz.html">1000 One Nation voters said why they were voting for Hanson &ndash; and what it would take to switch</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/albanese-tells-queensland-to-get-with-the-program-on-ai-revolution-20260825-p60rhp.html">Albanese tells Queensland to get with the program on AI revolution</a></li>
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The magical mystery tour of immigration numbers, and the new One Nation voter profile

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When news broke last week that America’s national debt had surged to a record high of $US40 trillion, it was notable enough. If the US economy shakes, the rest of the globe feels it.

And then came the kicker: Donald Trump suggested he could use the military to stage an “intervention” on bond markets.

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses the declining global confidence in the American dollar and the US Treasury – and what Trump will have to do to avoid a global financial crisis.

 

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How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways

 

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms ofThe Sydney Morning Herald andThe Age, weekdays from 5am.

If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe onApple,Spotify,YouTube or whichever platform you find your pods.

When news broke last week that America&rsquo;s national debt had surged to a record high of $US40 trillion, it was notable enough. If the US economy shakes, the rest of the globe feels it.
And then came the kicker: Donald Trump suggested he could use the military to stage an &ldquo;intervention&rdquo; on bond markets.
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher discusses the declining global confidence in the American dollar and the US Treasury &ndash; and what Trump will have to do to avoid a global financial crisis.
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Background reading:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/how-is-trump-weakening-american-power-let-me-count-the-ways-20260824-p60r4u.html">How is Trump weakening American power? Let me count the ways</a></li>
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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris, from the newsrooms of<a href="https://www.smh.com.au/"> The Sydney Morning Herald</a> and<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/"> The Age</a>, weekdays from 5am.
If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, rate, review and subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/smh-the-age/id6442611511"> Apple</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0tWOA2mdi5WU9hvjJ3da?si=f4b8d7fafdf5495d"> Spotify</a>,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrLulycax3584BxKI1ZqSySsouknCWiUa"> YouTube</a> or whichever platform you find your pods.

Donald Trump’s ‘military intervention’ in the US economy

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Tony Wright on the best and worst prime ministers, and the courage needed now

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