Annika Smethurst is the Victorian Affairs Editor at The Age. She covers a diverse range of topics including government and politics, elections, public policy, and social interests, with a particular focus on women's issues. Annika's work has been featured in Brisbane Times, WAtoday, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age.
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Annika Smethurst focuses on local government and political affairs in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Sydney. Her articles cover topics such as public service, green energy initiatives, political figures' activities, and legal policy regulation.
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By: Annika Smethurst, Rachael Ward
The workplace watchdog has changed Mirabella’s workload after she was caught up in legal proceedings.
By: Annika Smethurst
July 15, 2026 — 5:00am The community independents movement is set to expand beyond its traditional battlegrounds of affluent Liberal
By: Annika Smethurst, Eliza Sum
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.
By: Annika Smethurst
Peter Gutwein says Pauline Hanson’s call for Australia to become a monocultural society should have been met with “disdain”.
By: Annika Smethurst, John Buckley
By: Annika Smethurst, John Buckley
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd seems to be enjoying life after public office. After all, it's given him the freedom to do what he loves to do more than almost anything else: talk.
By: John Buckley, Annika Smethurst
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd will grace the Labor faithful for this year’s Lionel Bowen Dinner at Kingsford Juniors next month.
By: Eliza Sum, Annika Smethurst
Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.
