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It might seem like a post-Trump world, but in red states across the US his most hardline supporters are setting the political agenda. How much power do they have to shape the country’s future, even with a Democrat in the White House?

It might seem like a post-Trump world, but in red states across the US his most hardline supporters are setting the political agenda. How much power do they have to shape the country’s future, even with a Democrat in the White House?

As the NSW Covid outbreak continues and millions of Australians struggle to access the financial support they need, the state and federal governments have announced increased Covid support payments. Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher discuss if this expansion of financial support has hit the mark

As the NSW Covid outbreak continues and millions of Australians struggle to access the financial support they need, the state and federal governments have announced increased Covid support payments. Guardian Australia editor Lenore Taylor and head of news Mike Ticher discuss if this expansion of financial support has hit the mark

During the 1990s, Marie Cameron was known as the Witch of Darwin. It’s not a title she chose for herself but one she was given by the media, after a traditional Scandinavian bonfire, or ‘witch burning’, turned to violence. The events of that night would divide the community for years to come, with a media circus, a court battle, a protest, and the formation of a ‘council of witches’. Marie speaks to senior writer Brigid Delaney about how she became known as the Witch of Darwin, and the enduring symbolic power of the witch.

During the 1990s, Marie Cameron was known as the Witch of Darwin. It’s not a title she chose for herself but one she was given by the media, after a traditional Scandinavian bonfire, or ‘witch burning’, turned to violence. The events of that night would divide the community for years to come, with a media circus, a court battle, a protest, and the formation of a ‘council of witches’. Marie speaks to senior writer Brigid Delaney about how she became known as the Witch of Darwin, and the enduring symbolic power of the witch.

New South Wales is struggling to contain Australia’s largest-ever outbreak of the infectious Delta variant of Covid-19. Guardian Australia’s medical editor Melissa Davey discusses what more can be done to bring down case numbers, and why other states and territories should pay attention to what’s happening there

New South Wales is struggling to contain Australia’s largest-ever outbreak of the infectious Delta variant of Covid-19. Guardian Australia’s medical editor Melissa Davey discusses what more can be done to bring down case numbers, and why other states and territories should pay attention to what’s happening there

It’s been a tumultuous start for the Tokyo Olympics with protests outside the opening ceremony, a series of controversies around sexism and racism, and some athletes testing positive for Covid-19. Despite ongoing concerns about an outbreak, athletes are persevering, with predictions of a record year for the Australian medal tally. Deputy sports editor Emma Kemp discusses the highs and lows of the Olympics so far, and what to watch out for in the Games ahead

It’s been a tumultuous start for the Tokyo Olympics with protests outside the opening ceremony, a series of controversies around sexism and racism, and some athletes testing positive for Covid-19. Despite ongoing concerns about an outbreak, athletes are persevering, with predictions of a record year for the Australian medal tally. Deputy sports editor Emma Kemp discusses the highs and lows of the Olympics so far, and what to watch out for in the Games ahead