Stringent government control and oppressive social media platforms are forcing Australians to self-censor themselves, according to controversial media personality Katie Hopkins.
Former Nigel Farage advisor Annabelle Sanderson says Boris Johnson's "Teflon quality" means scandals do not erode his popularity with the British public.
Malcolm Turnbull had to "ring up" and ask for an invitation to Indonesian President Joko Widodo's visit to the Australian parliament, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
Turkey has opened its borders - allowing for hordes of Syrian refugees to pass into Europe - after Syria's government forces launched a deadly airstrike that killed 33 Turkish soldiers.
The Australian's John Durie says the coronavirus outbreak is prompting "fear" on global markets, as investigations grapple with a sharp slowdown in economic growth.
Sky News host Andrew Bolt says "Labor is deceiving the public" by implying their plan to cut emissions to zero in 30 years "won't really hurt" the economy.
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has taken a public swipe at Scott Morrison, demanding Australia stop deporting its people and problems to New Zealand.
Economists are warning Australia could soon experience its first recession in nearly three decades after coronavirus fears wiped $5 trillion from the value of global shares.
China's top swimmer, Sun Yang, has been banned for eight years for breaking anti-doping rules, meaning the Olympic champion will miss Tokyo 2020 this summer.
Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich says this year's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has worked to "cut down" on products that cause pollution, noting the widespread use of glitter would be reduced but would also be substituted for "enviro-glitter".
The Morrison Government's prized budget surplus is looking shaky as the economy continues to be impacted by precautions to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has conceded the economic fallout from the coronavirus "will have an impact" on whether the government can deliver a surplus this year.
The Daily Telegraph's Jonathon Moran says the Harvey Weinstein case "is far from over," as the former Hollywood kingpin is also facing another court case in Los Angeles.
Kalgoorlie could be the site of a new plant for Lynas corporation as political instability in Malaysia threatened the security of its three-year licensing renewal on its refining facility.