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Jonathan Pearlman

For The Straits Times

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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‘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.

Australia considers raising taxes for energy giants as gas profits surge amid Mid-East war

Woodside's gas plant is seen at sunset in Burrup at the Pilbara region in Western Australia. PHOTO: REUTERS
Woodside's gas plant is seen at sunset in Burrup at the Pilbara region in Western Australia. PHOTO: REUTERS

Australia leveraging coal and gas exports to lock in petrol supply from Asia partners

A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg
A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a Shell petrol station in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Hundreds of service stations across Australia have reported fuel shortfalls, as the war in the Middle East disrupts global supplies. Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Pauline Hanson’s party is ‘here to stay’ after stunning South Australian election showing

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s far-right party received the second-most votes.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s far-right party received the second-most votes.

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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.