Logo
DonateSubscribe
HOMEWHAT’S NEWOPINIONOFF THE CHARTSEXPLAINERSFACTCHECKABOUT US
Logo
DonateSubscribe
Subscribe
  • HOME
  • WHAT’S NEW
  • OPINION
  • OFF THE CHARTS
  • EXPLAINERS
  • FACTCHECK
  • ABOUT US
logo
Privacy PolicySitemap

The Point recognises the ancestral connections and custodianship of Traditional Owners throughout Australia. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

©2025 The Point, an initiative of The Australia Institute

International Affairs

WHAT'S NEW

Lulu, the Middle East's "hypermarket", could be coming to Australia - but it's unlikely to have an impact on the duopoly

By Tegan George

The Prime Minister has urged a prominent Middle Eastern billionaire to bring his global retail empire down under to challenge Australia’s supermarket duopoly.

International AffairsEconomy
Lulu, the Middle East's "hypermarket", could be coming to Australia - but it's unlikely to have an impact on the duopoly

OPINION

Donald Trump's new film tariff isn't exactly showstopping

Greg Jericho
Greg Jericho

Here's what Trump hasn't thought through - and why the threat rings hollow.

International AffairsSociety & Culture
Donald Trump's new film tariff isn't exactly showstopping

PODCASTFollow the Money

Will Australia step up on the global stage?

International Affairs
Apple PodCastSpotify PodCast
Will Australia step up on the global stage?

WHAT'S NEW

Tuvalu is ground zero for the global climate crisis. No nation is more vulnerable than this small Pacific country

By Stephen Long

The Australia Institute's new documentary 'Save Tuvalu, Save the World' spotlights young climate campaigners fighting for their country.

ClimateInternational Affairs
Tuvalu is ground zero for the global climate crisis. No nation is more vulnerable than this small Pacific country

WHAT'S NEW

"He’s going to have to prepare for anything": How will Albanese approach his upcoming meeting with Trump?

By Tegan George

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been warned he risks 'significant political danger'

International Affairs
"He’s going to have to prepare for anything": How will Albanese approach his upcoming meeting with Trump?

WHAT'S NEW

Shocking new documentary takes viewers to the front line of the climate crisis

By staff writers

A new documentary has shown the terrifying impact climate change, caused by harmful fossil fuels, is having on the pacific island nation, Tuvalu.

ClimateInternational Affairs
Shocking new documentary takes viewers to the front line of the climate crisis

PODCASTAfter America

Our mate Donald

International Affairs
Apple PodCastSpotify PodCast
Our mate Donald

WHAT'S NEW

This Week in America: American fascism, RFK Jr and Australia's recognition of Palestine

By Emma Shortis

Catch up on what you may have missed coming from the United States this week.

International Affairs
This Week in America: American fascism, RFK Jr and Australia's recognition of Palestine

WHAT'S NEW

Colombia announces fossil fuel phase-out summit to be held in 2026

By staff writers

It comes after years of research and evidence that shows the best way to limit the devastating impact of climate change is to phase out the burning of fossil fuels.

ClimateInternational Affairs
Colombia announces fossil fuel phase-out summit to be held in 2026

WHAT'S NEW

Trump ‘snub’ actually a win for Albo

By staff writers

A quick meeting is a good meeting, as the saying goes, but no meeting at all might be best outcome for Prime Minster Anthony Albanese in New York this week, according to two leading experts.

International Affairs
Trump ‘snub’ actually a win for Albo
12
...
78