Hi, here’s a selection of what Crikey’s been up to this week. Plenty of debate about China, abortion, Donald Trump, and the unfolding John Barilaro saga in NSW. We aim to add insight where others might prefer spin, light where some only expand the darkness, and fearlessness where others turn meek.

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BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

If NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet doesn't show some leadership on this shameful affair, his government will be consumed by it.

JULIA BERGIN 2 minute read

'I'm the winner. I'm the king.' Recordings of a meeting between Trump adviser Steve Bannon and associates reveal Trump preparing to sow post-election chaos.

KEIR SEMMENS 4 minute read

Direct testimony confirms Donald Trump refused to accept his loss of power and pulled every dirty trick he could to remain in the White House.

AMBER SCHULTZ 6 minute read

Marie Stopes is the biggest and most well-known abortion provider in the country — but it's far from the cheapest.

DAVID HARDAKER 5 minute read

Does Barilaro's appointment into a plum NY job at the expense of Jenny West constitute corruption? Time will tell. But its indecency is stark.

BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

Does the removal of Boris Johnson signal the end of a particularly toxic period of leadership in the UK, the US and Australia? Unlikely.

CHRISTOPHER WARREN 3 minute read

First Trump, then Morrison, now Johnson. Could the Murdoch family's influence be waning?

WANNING SUN 6 minute read

Do journalists deliberately mistranslate statements or are they just ignorant as they continue the Chinese 'threat' narrative?

CAM WILSON 3 minute read

Uber used its billions to fight a guerilla war against unions, regulators and governments, as 124,000 leaked documents reveal.

CHARLIE LEWIS 2 minute read

The James Webb Space Telescope has given us a magnificent glimpse at the far reaches of the universe. Uh, shame about the chap it's named after.

ADAM SCHWAB 5 minute read

Inflation and rising interest rates are pushing Australia towards a likely recession. And on the list of culprits, RBA governor Philip Lowe is very near the top.

MADONNA KING 3 minute read

Activist Drew Pavlou was evicted from the Wimbledon's men's final for protesting against the treatment of former tennis star Peng Shuai. We should be listening to him.