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Jonathan Pearlman

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Jonathan is a journalist based in Sydney. He has covered stories on Australia and the Pacific for The Straits Times since 2011 and has also contributed stories from Africa, the Middle East and the US. He was previously Australia-Pacific correspondent for The Telegraph (London) and foreign affairs correspondent for The Sydney Morning Herald. He studied at the University of New South Wales and Oxford University.

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Australian bookshops look to tax breaks, vouchers to save them from a bad ending

Bookstores in Australia have struggled to compete with supermarkets selling books and online retailers such as Amazon offering steep discounts. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION
Bookstores in Australia have struggled to compete with supermarkets selling books and online retailers such as Amazon offering steep discounts. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION

Could Pauline Hanson become Australia’s next PM with her far-right party’s surge in popularity?

FILE PHOTO: A campaign cutout depicting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Corowa, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A campaign cutout depicting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is displayed outside a pre-polling centre ahead of the Farrer by-election in Corowa, Australia, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo

Rise of AI slop and ‘pink slime’ journalism poses risk to Australian politics: Experts

In May 2026, the first known instance of a content-producer publishing entire news sites in Australia made up of AI-generated fake journalism emerged.
In May 2026, the first known instance of a content-producer publishing entire news sites in Australia made up of AI-generated fake journalism emerged.

‘A minute’ to get around it: Australia’s social media ban still has plenty of holes

A survey of 1,027 Australians aged 10 and older found that 61 per cent of young Australians were not affected by the ban, while 26 per cent were significantly affected.
A survey of 1,027 Australians aged 10 and older found that 61 per cent of young Australians were not affected by the ban, while 26 per cent were significantly affected.

Australian PM Albanese moves to ease intergenerational wealth gap. How effective will it be?

Australian PM Anthony Albanese holds a press conference in Sydney, New South Wales, on May 6.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese holds a press conference in Sydney, New South Wales, on May 6.

The great Australian dream and the politics of unhappiness

There are signs that Australians are becoming more divided and are at risk of swinging towards the politics of populist grievance, says the writer.
There are signs that Australians are becoming more divided and are at risk of swinging towards the politics of populist grievance, says the writer.

Australia’s uncrewed planes, subs and drones could appeal to Asian navies: Analysts

A Boeing Ghost Bat drone at Australia's RAAF Base Amberley, in Ipswich, Australia, on March 27, 2026. PHOTO: EPA
A Boeing Ghost Bat drone at Australia's RAAF Base Amberley, in Ipswich, Australia, on March 27, 2026. PHOTO: EPA

Food prices in Asia tipped to increase as fuel and fertiliser crisis hits Australian farmers

Australia exports about 70 per cent of its agricultural products, mostly to Asia.
Australia exports about 70 per cent of its agricultural products, mostly to Asia.

Australian PM’s ‘diesel diplomacy’ tour of S-E Asia seen as welcome bid to calm fears at home

Australian Prime, Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in front of the Masjid Putra Mosque ahead of a bilateral meeting at Perdana Putra Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 16.
Australian Prime, Minister Anthony Albanese (L) and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in front of the Masjid Putra Mosque ahead of a bilateral meeting at Perdana Putra Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 16.

Western Sydney airport offers new gateway to Singapore, but travellers face long city commute

The single-runway Western Sydney International Airport will be able to handle up to 10 million passengers a year when it opens in late 2026.
The single-runway Western Sydney International Airport will be able to handle up to 10 million passengers a year when it opens in late 2026.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.