Teen released then re-admitted to hospital before death A murder trial has been told a teen allegedly attacked with a metal pole and suffering head injuries was re-admitted to hospital hours after he was released. AAP · Apr 2, 2025
From the Pocket: Andrew Krakouer blazed his own trail beyond family history and football feats Former Tigers and Magpies star overcame a famous surname and a prison sentence to make a lasting impression on and off the field The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
Dutton refuses to rule out ABC cuts and repeatedly declines meeting with chair Kim Williams, sources say Opposition leader still won’t say which jobs will be cut in plan to slash 41,000 public sector positions The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
Greens promise to push government to spend 1% of budget on environment if they hold balance of power The minor party makes pledge as Labor faces calls to explain its nature policy and plans for a federal EPA The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament A minority party will push for one per cent of the federal budget to be spent on "restoring" nature if the election produces a hung parliament. AAP · Apr 2, 2025
'Doing it for them': independent aiming to oust Dutton A "divisive" Peter Dutton is more interested in clinching the nation's top job than working for his electorate, says an independent looking to unseat him. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Housing and crime spearhead Dutton's pitch in key seats Community safety is a key tenet of Peter Dutton's pitch to voters as he positions himself as a strong leader in contrast to a prime minister he brands as weak. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Labor pushes for workers' pay rise during campaign The prime minister is campaigning in a key battleground state after announcing Labor is pushing for a pay rise for millions of low-paid Australian workers. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
A sense of optimism: independents in regional Australia claim to offer a new kind of politics, but can they win? Alex Dyson in Wannon, Caz Heise in Cowper and Kate Hook in Calare are among those hoping to upset the major parties in the federal election. But don’t call them teals The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kos Samaras on polls and the people who’ll decide this election The demography that makes up the Australian electorate is changing and as voters desert the major parties polls are becoming harder to read. The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
Who decides what Australian students are taught in schools? Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has begun his election campaign with fresh criticism of schools. The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025
What do Peter Dutton’s proposed funding cuts really mean for Melbourne’s long-awaited airport rail? Here’s what you need to know about the opposition leader’s plan to halt Suburban Rail Loop funds and slash $2bn in Sunshine station upgrades The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025
Dutton accused of Trump turn with school 'agenda' claim The opposition leader has been accused of taking a leaf out of the US president's playbook with his comments on teachers and school funding. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Incarceration crisis: youth laws to face UN scrutiny Australia's juvenile justice system could come under international scrutiny as one state seeks to make its youth crime laws even tougher. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
AAP · Apr 1, 2025 Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Bowen rejects Dutton’s claim hosting Cop31 would cost billions – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 PM heads to Victoria to fight for crucial seats The prime minister has arrived in Victoria where the two major parties are fighting for a number of seats, as the state could determine who wins the election.
The Conversation · Mar 31, 2025 Keep an eye on the Senate – the people elected to it this year will have immense power for years to come Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally ended weeks of speculation and named the election date for the national parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Independents and minor parties may decide who runs Australia. Who and what will win their support? The polls suggest no party is likely to have a majority after the federal election on 3 May. We asked the current crossbenchers what their priorities would be in that event
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 The western Melbourne teacher: ‘Hecs debt, that’s a big problem’ Ed Bryant is a new homeowner who feels broadly better off since changing careers, but worries about debt – and AI
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Afternoon Update Election 2025: High-vis and babies on campaign trail; new EPA model; and 007 debate reignites Four days into the campaign and we’re already knee-deep in the tried-and-tested campaign strategies
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Guards 'tried everything' to revive Aboriginal inmate Prison officers have told a coroner they're comfortable with their actions after finding an Aboriginal man unresponsive in his cell.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 Mosque distances itself from Dutton as comments divide The coalition needs to win back multicultural communities in key seats but the opposition leader's strong rhetoric on immigration could come back to bite him.
AAP · Mar 31, 2025 'Not me': best friend denies role in train track death A friend of Mark Haines was rumoured to be linked to the Indigenous teenager's death soon after his body was found on train tracks, an inquest has been told.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025 Peter Dutton’s plan to move to Sydney instead of Canberra if elected ‘arrogant’, Labor says Opposition leader confirms he would move into Kirribilli House if elected PM – a statement Anthony Albanese says shows ‘a fair bit of hubris’