In dealing with One Nation the Coalition faces similar issues to those that Labor faces with the Greens, and is dealing with them just as badly.
Coalitions and the Coalition, part two
A parliament with three possible governing parties would confront our politicians with choices of a sort they are not accustomed to. But that's the way that Victoria, at least, seems to be heading.
Religion becomes politics
It's always been assumed that women are more religious than men, but that now seems to be changing, in a further sign of how religion and politics are entwined.
Coalitions and the Coalition, part one
Australia has made baby steps towards a multi-party system, but real coalition politics is still remote from the way most of our politicians think.
Hungary ousts a president
Hungary's new democratic leader succeeds in removing the president appointed by his authoritarian predecessor.
Starmer bows out
Britain gets a new prime minister on Monday after Andy Burnham wins the Labour leadership contest unopposed.
Gibraltar revisited
Gibraltar finally implements its Brexit agreement, becoming (somewhat ironically) closer to Europe than ever.
Death of a senator
Senator Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly at the weekend, was a near-perfect symbol of the moral bankruptcy of the Republican Party.
Democracy, of a sort, for Victoria
Victoria finally seems set to abolish group voting tickets in time for this year's state election.
One Nation puzzles the punters
One Nation shoots to equal favoritism for a Western Australian by-election, but that's not reflected in other markets.
The World is Not Enough 