Annika Smethurst

She donated to John Pesutto’s legal fight, now she wants his seat. Teal independent Shima Ibuki to target Hawthorn at 2026 Victorian state election theage.com.au/politics/victo…

The former triple j host targeting major-party discontent in the Nepean byelection smh.com.au/politics/victo…

Given I have all the CCTV, it was my duty to create this classic remix #melbourne

Sat down with Annika Smethurst from The Age to discuss my health and journey so far. Thank you to all who have reached out. Your support means so much to me. Read it in The Age today. theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Former bikie who spent time in prison will tee off with American Phil Mickelson, the six-time major winner, at the British Open theage.com.au/sport/golf/a-b…

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If a spill motion is successful tomorrow, Jess Wilson will be a candidate for Lib leadership #springst

Pesutto is Libs’ most popular recent leader. It’s not likely that will save him #springst smh.com.au/politics/victo…

Me after one Aperol Spritz

Sam Groth has resigned from the Liberal frontbench, a further sign of turmoil in the party following John Pesutto’s defamation lawsuit loss. theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Victorians might like to know that last year Sam Groth cut short a family holiday to return to Melbourne and vote to oust Moira Deeming from the Liberal Party.

Breaking: Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming has won her high-profile defamation case against Opposition Leader John Pesutto. theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Breathtaking. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral It took just five years, as Macron promised it would

Greens MP Sam Hibbins is resigning as the Member for Prahran and from the Victorian Parliament #springst

Neo-Nazis’ attendance at Liberal-hosted rally sends MPs scurrying - yarn by @heyracheddie theage.com.au/politics/victo…

Gisèle Pelicot is on the stand today and asked about her decision to continue using the surname "Pelicot". Gisèle explains that when the trial began her children were "ashamed" of the name. She adds: "I have grandchildren who are called that. "Today, I want them to be proud of their grandmother. "My name is known across the world now. They shouldn't be ashamed of carrying that name. "Today we will remember Gisèle Pelicot." Yes we will. What a woman. #ShameMustChangeSides

John Pesutto's office insists there's a difference between the Opposition Leader wanting to scrap it versus Coalition policy to scrap the project. #springst

It’s almost that time of year when my wife sits next to me on the sofa and glances at me like I’m a piece of shit. Because of what Alan Rickman did to Emma Thompson in a fictional film, released over 20 years ago.

I am furious that a small group of people have chosen to politicise a beautiful event for children. I’m just as mad at all the others who have quietly stoked this division and egged them on.

Breaking: Victorian Greens co-deputy Sam Hibbins is standing down from the party room after admitting to having a consensual relationship with a staffer. theage.com.au/politics/victo…