All Stars mentor hoping AFL head coach role comes next Xavier Clarke has ambitions to become the first Indigenous AFL coach, and he is using the All Stars match to take fellow coaches along with him. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire Already vowing to axe taxpayer support, the coalition's latest salvo against an environment litigation body could strip it of charity status to choke off funds. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
Minister jobs safe despite bad call on long lunch trip "Bad judgment" has been blamed for taxpayers funding a driver to take two ministers and friends to a long lunch over the Australia Day long weekend. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
Major parties rake in over $140m in political donations Almost half of all donations to Labor, the coalition and the Greens don't have associated donors due to electoral rules, leading to calls for reform. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
Mystery money for MPs shines light on 'dark' donations Independents want greater transparency into who is bankrolling political parties, with the origins of almost half of donations a mystery. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
'Sense of optimism' as PM rallies Labor, goes on attack As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
From hate speech laws to super tax changes, what tops Labor’s agenda before heading to the polls? Electoral reforms and a key to the Future Made in Australia plan are also high on the wish list as parliament resumes The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025
Would you advise a loved one to report a sexual assault? It’s a question that exposes a failing justice system In the lead-up to the report of an Australian government review into justice responses to sexual violence, our series asks why the system retraumatises victims and delivers poor outcomes The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025
How two byelections could shape Labor and the Greens in Victoria Despite their differences, voters in the Werribee and Prahran byelections could hold the key for Jacinta Allan’s Labor government The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025
Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service The opposition leader has vowed to slash the number of public sector workers but his frontbenchers have been more reserved, instead focusing on efficiency. AAP · Feb 2, 2025
Police pledge to continue year-long search for remains Samantha Murphy went missing almost a year ago, but police are still confident they will find her remains and provide some closure for her family. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
The state poll that could shape the race for The Lodge Conservatives are tipped to reclaim some of Australia's most affluent electorates at a state poll that will be closely observed for its federal ramifications. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer. AAP · Feb 1, 2025
AAP · Feb 1, 2025 Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.
The Conversation · Feb 1, 2025 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Albanese dumps Nature Positive legislation and considers shrinking the electoral reform bill Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dumped – for the second time – the government’s controversial “Nature Positive” legislation, which had run into strong opposition from the Western Australian Labor government.
AAP · Jan 31, 2025 Inspired by home and matriarchy, dancers hit the road Indigenous dance company Bangarra is heading on tour with its cross-cultural ode to mothers and what it means to call somewhere home.
AAP · Jan 31, 2025 Libs flag axing diversity jobs, welcome to country cash Public service diversity programs and welcome to country ceremonies are down the coalition's sights as they're accused of stealing Donald Trump's plays.
Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025 Harry and The Sun publisher to keep settlement contents confidential, says judge Court orders in the case were made on Thursday.
AAP · Jan 30, 2025 By-election cost a factor in MP's sentencing process A judge has agreed to hear sentencing submissions on a state MP convicted of theft but may revisit his decision if given details on by-election costings.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2025 Queensland man attacked by ‘massive’ kangaroo estimated to be 2m tall and weigh 100kg Authorities say the quick actions of his neighbour helped save the man’s life after he suffered serious injuries
The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025 Country recognises mountain as legal human being But how will Mount Taranaki use its new rights?
AAP · Jan 29, 2025 Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.
AAP · Jan 28, 2025 Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.
AAP · Jan 28, 2025 Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial A man accused of defacing a memorial to fallen police officers has lost a bid to be detained at a mental health facility after claiming he had complex PTSD.