Annika Smethurst

Victorian Affairs Editor at @theage Author The Accidental Prime Minister. @Collingwoodfc fan [email protected]

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

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[The Age @theage]

Mother of the groom: Top senator used taxpayer funds to attend son’s wedding.
https://t.co/FnBmrGMChT

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

She donated to John Pesutto’s legal fight, now she wants his seat.

Teal independent Shima Ibuki to target Hawthorn at 2026 Victorian state election https://t.co/etp2lvMbx3

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

The former triple j host targeting major-party discontent in the Nepean byelection

https://t.co/B6mPpgc1zB

[Paul Dowsley @paul_dowsley]

Given I have all the CCTV, it was my duty to create this classic remix #melbourne

[Dr Katie Allen @DocKatieAllen]

Sat down with Annika Smethurst from The Age to discuss my health and journey so far.

Thank you to all who have reached out. Your support means so much to me.

Read it in The Age today.

https://t.co/pylO7QaByi

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

Former bikie who spent time in prison will tee off with American Phil Mickelson, the six-time major winner, at the British Open

https://t.co/Mlv0UjQW8u

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[derek guy @dieworkwear]

How much do you think it costs to make a pair of Nike shoes in Asia?

I'll show you. 🧵

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

If a spill motion is successful tomorrow, Jess Wilson will be a candidate for Lib leadership #springst

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

Pesutto is Libs’ most popular recent leader. It’s not likely that will save him #springst

https://t.co/8bv0byK7Xh

[Alexandra Semenova @alexandraandnyc]

Me after one Aperol Spritz

[The Age @theage]

Sam Groth has resigned from the Liberal frontbench, a further sign of turmoil in the party following John Pesutto’s defamation lawsuit loss.

https://t.co/kFRKF2oRtu

[Tony Tardio @tonytardio]

Victorians might like to know that last year Sam Groth cut short a family holiday to return to Melbourne and vote to oust Moira Deeming from the Liberal Party.

[The Age @theage]

Breaking: Ousted Liberal MP Moira Deeming has won her high-profile defamation case against Opposition Leader John Pesutto.

https://t.co/ZkStJuY3pL

[Sophie Pedder @PedderSophie]

Breathtaking. The first images of the restored interior of Notre Dame cathedral

It took just five years, as Macron promised it would

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

Greens MP Sam Hibbins is resigning as the Member for Prahran and from the Victorian Parliament #springst

[Annika Smethurst @annikasmethurst]

Neo-Nazis’ attendance at Liberal-hosted rally sends MPs scurrying - yarn by @heyracheddie https://t.co/D5wDBnemNZ

[David Challen @David_Challen]

Gisèle Pelicot is on the stand today and asked about her decision to continue using the surname "Pelicot".

Gisèle explains that when the trial began her children were "ashamed" of the name.

She adds: "I have grandchildren who are called that.

"Today, I want them to be proud of their grandmother.

"My name is known across the world now. They shouldn't be ashamed of carrying that name.

"Today we will remember Gisèle Pelicot."

Yes we will. What a woman.

#ShameMustChangeSides

[Simon Love @SimoLove]

John Pesutto's office insists there's a difference between the Opposition Leader wanting to scrap it versus Coalition policy to scrap the project. #springst

[Man vs Baby @mattcoyney]

It’s almost that time of year when my wife sits next to me on the sofa and glances at me like I’m a piece of shit. Because of what Alan Rickman did to Emma Thompson in a fictional film, released over 20 years ago.

[Jacinta Allan @JacintaAllanMP]

I am furious that a small group of people have chosen to politicise a beautiful event for children.

I’m just as mad at all the others who have quietly stoked this division and egged them on.