MP whose seat was abolished ends up moving houses Labor's Michelle Ananda-Rajah has won a Senate spot, after her lower house seat in Victoria was abolished in a redistribution by the electoral commission. AAP · May 28, 2025
Morning Mail: Coalition close after ‘comfort’ deal, Labor grassroots anger on Gaza, Trump ‘never evolved’ Littleproud appears confident that Nationals party room will accept deal with Liberals; grassroots want Albanese government to take action against Israel The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025
Traditional owner group seeks to negotiate local treaty with Victorian government in state first Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation takes historic step as it pursues more independence and authority to manage land on its country The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025
Australia’s youngest-ever senator Charlotte Walker has a lot to learn but says she is ‘not naive’ Walker unexpectedly took the sixth Senate spot for Labor in South Australia at the election on 3 May – her 21st birthday The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025
NSW MP Gareth Ward allegedly raped political staffer after Parliament House event, trial hears Independent MP for Kiama has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 24-year-old in 2015 and an 18-year-old in 2013 The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025
Australia elects youngest ever senator as 21-year-old Charlotte Walker takes office in surprise result “Obviously, there's a lot of pressure," the 21-year-old senator said The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
Details of MP's alleged sexual abuse of men revealed A state MP is accused of preying on a teenager and later a work colleague by sexually abusing them after they had been drinking, a court has been told. AAP · May 27, 2025
Torres fund ignites crayfisherman's export dreams A groundbreaking Indigenous-led fund is giving First Nations businesses a vital boost with capital and crucial support. AAP · May 27, 2025
Death in custody investigated – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2025
Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation As Reconciliation Week begins, Australians are encouraged to reflect on the past, look to the future and walk together with First Nations people. AAP · May 26, 2025
‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision Environment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming days The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2025
Crown questions to fore as king visits Canada amid tensions with Trump Charles to open parliament in show of support at a crucial time – but that has not quieted a chorus of critical voices The Guardian - US · May 26, 2025
Fellowships for good: call out for social entrepreneurs A Indigenous entrepreneur is on a mission to return control of identity to the hands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. AAP · May 26, 2025
Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion Liberal leader Sussan Ley is preparing to announce her leadership team that will include Nationals MPs after the two parties decided to stay together. AAP · May 25, 2025
AAP · May 25, 2025 Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.
AAP · May 24, 2025 Ancient legacy continues as tourism mixes with culture In the world's oldest tropical rainforest, traditional owners are sharing their culture and protecting their Country as tourists descend on the region.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Knife-edge recounts could decide parliament's make-up Australia's parliament won't be fully known until a recount in one seat split by eight votes, with an incumbent requesting a recount in another.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Two seats still undecided three weeks after election Australia's next federal parliament is taking shape as the margin in one of two remaining electorates narrows to just three votes.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Political leader's partner mired in misused funds claim Claims that public funds have been misused in the running of a popular waterfront precinct centre on the husband of a territory's chief minister.
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025 Morning Mail: push to save Coalition, intense NSW rain heads south, Trump escalates war on Harvard Liberal MPs appear set to accept the Nationals’ demands and reform their alliance; university ‘banned’ from taking international students
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025 Ditching the Liberals can put the grunt back into the Nationals – Australia’s rural party Rural Australia holds the balance of power – if it wants to exercise it – in pretty much every parliament
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025 ‘Sick of this’: Erin Patterson told friends she wanted ‘nothing to do’ with in-laws, mushroom lunch trial hears Victorian supreme court shown Facebook messages in which murder accused vents frustration at estranged husband’s parents
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025 No official notes of caravan ‘terrorism plot’ meetings between NSW police and Premier’s Department, inquiry told One meeting contained ‘closely held information’ and was ‘pens-down’, state parliament committee hears
The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025 Afternoon Update: two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in US; Coalition tries to mend split; and a ruinous relationship with an undercover cop Suspect in custody after being apprehended by security staff while entering a Washington DC Jewish museum
AAP · May 22, 2025 PM reveals date of parliament's return after election Anthony Albanese has laid out when MPs and senators will return to Parliament House for the next term following Labor's landslide win.