So it turns out Elon Musk reads Crikey — and he does not like what we print. This week, associate editor Cam Wilson published a wide-ranging interview with Dogecoin co-creator Jackson Palmer, where Palmer criticised the tech cred of the world’s richest man. That man then proceeded to take issue with this criticism — very publicly.

In opposition, Labor talked a big game and now it’s time to walk the walk. Michael Bradley urges the Albanese government to end the torture of the Murugappan family, Guy Rundle asks Labor to fight for free speech and save Julian Assange, and Bernard Keane insists the new attorney-general must take action regarding the prosecution of Bernard Colleary.

Plus, Amber Schultz shows that many of us aren’t just living with COVID-19 — we’re dying with it, David Hardaker explores the layers of issues surrounding a federal ICAC, and Charlie Lewis reveals the Morrisons are yet to vacate Kirribilli House. Awkward.

CAM WILSON 3 minute read

The creator of a memecoin-turned-top cryptocurrency says his interactions with Elon Musk didn't impress him, and predicted that crypto is still headed for a big crash.

MICHAEL BRADLEY 4 minute read

Will Labor finally bring an end to this family's suffering?

BERNARD KEANE 4 minute read

The new attorney-general should halt the wretched prosecution — but the tumour of corruption Collaery and Witness K exposed must be excised.

GUY RUNDLE 5 minute read

The new government must show it is better than the last and call for an end to the persecution of an Australian citizen.

AMBER SCHULTZ 2 minute read

COVID-19 is the leading cause of death in Australia. But not all deaths are equal, with the country's marginalised more likely to die from the virus.

CHARLIE LEWIS 3 minute read

The ex-PM is taking his sweet time vacating Kirribilli House. Read all about it, and plenty more, in today's edition of Tips and Murmurs.

AMBER SCHULTZ 2 minute read

The Liberal Party is keen to advertise it's learnt absolutely nothing across the election, assuring voters gender parity isn't necessary — as Liberal men are there to speak for women. Phew.

CHRISTOPHER WARREN 4 minute read

The dog-eat-dog days of Australian politics are out — at least for now. But will the media, and News Corp particularly, heed voters' call for kindness?

BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

Glyn Davis, Anthony Albanese's pick to head Prime Minister and Cabinet, represents the first step in reversing the profound damage of the Morrison years.

MADONNA KING 3 minute read

As the federal election results have shown, Australians want leaders who understand our lives, instead of just saying they do.

MICHAEL SAINSBURY 4 minute read

Actions will have to speak louder than words if Australia truly wants to strengthen ties in South-East Asia.

AMBER SCHULTZ 3 minute read

It's wrong to use this much-publicised defamation trial as a test case for the Me Too movement.