Parliamentary expenses, health funding pleas, international relations scrutiny, a high-profile bankruptcy case, and calls for unity against fascism dominate Australian political discourse.

• When it comes to standing up to fascism, unity doesn’t mean uniformity — Independent Australia -
• Forget “the rules”, pollies should get their snouts out of the travel trough — Michael West -
• ‘Holding the tide back’: doctor’s plea for health deal — Michael West -

• Nothing to see here, says Penny Wong about Israel brief she hasn’t read — Michael West -
• Brittany Higgins bankrupted by former Liberal senator — Michael West -
• Ley urges talks with PM over travel entitlement changes — Michael West -

Home battery subsidy adjustments, urban fire risks from sprawl, investor resistance to deforestation action, a smelter bailout, and concerns over waste colonialism highlight critical environmental and energy challenges.

• Home battery subsidies wound back, scheme cost tripled — Michael West -
• Urban sprawl fuels deadly fire risks on city outskirts — Michael West -
• ‘Not ready’: investors chop down deforestation action — Michael West -

• Major smelter’s future secured after taxpayer bailout — Michael West -
• Waste colonialism: What’s really happening to Australian clothes ‘recycled’ in the Pacific — Crikey -

The unexpected contraction of the UK economy and the human impact of deadly floods in Vietnam mark significant international developments.

• UK economy contracts unexpectedly — Michael West -
• Human tragedy eclipses tourist turmoil amid Vietnam’s deadly floods — Independent Australia -

A guide for introverts seeking connection offers a unique perspective on social engagement.

• How 'The Introvert’s Guide' helped me leave the house (and like it) — Independent Australia -