New Māori queen, 27, crowned in New Zealand as her father is buried Ngā Wai hono i te pō’s ascension represents the rise of a new generation of Māori leaders Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2024
Afternoon Update: retiring Shorten channels Sinatra; Harris and Trump agree debate rules; and con artist to star in hit show Plus, new Māori queen crowned The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
Woman denies in court making up indecent assault by high-profile Sydney man Second complainant of six to appears before district court rape trial of man who has pleaded not guilty and denies sexual contact took place with the woman The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
A Māori king who urged racial unity in New Zealand is laid to rest and a new queen rises New Zealand's Māori monarch, Kīngi Tūheitia, has been laid to rest atop a sacred mountain as his youngest daughter, Ngā wai hono i te po, became the second Māori queen in a tradition dating back to 1858 The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024
Scrapping Vic electorate a 'backwards step', MP says The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed it will abolish the Melbourne-based seat of Higgins at the next election, leading to backlash from its MP. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Police officers accused of watchhouse prisoner assault Two police officers have been suspended and charged after the alleged assault of a prisoner at a far north Queensland watch house earlier this year. AAP · Sep 5, 2024
Former federal Labor leader Bill Shorten to quit politics and become vice-chancellor of University of Canberra Ex-union leader, who led ALP to two election defeats in 2016 and 2019, has announced upcoming retirement The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
Māori queen Nga Wai Hono i te po Paki crowned in ‘new dawn’ for New Zealand Only daughter and youngest child of the former Māori king Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII ascends to the throne in emotional ceremony The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2024
New Zealand's Maori Anoint New Queen New Zealand's Maori chiefs anointed a 27-year-old queen as their new monarch Thursday, a surprise choice hailed as a symbol of change for the country's sometimes troubled Indigenous community. International Business Times · Sep 5, 2024
Why big field of candidates has the weight of a region on their shoulders Only two incumbent councillors are not standing. Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2024
Federal takeover of NSW Liberals a 'band-aid fix' for council bungle 'My main concern is that the community is now left without a voice'. Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2024
Australian government won’t back public views of special envoys on antisemitism and Islamophobia Exclusive: Documents obtained by Guardian Australia reveal ‘all communications’ will be solely attributed to special envoy The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024
Mum's pain over 'depraved' torture, manslaughter of son A man has been jailed for 14 years over the "depraved and concerted" manslaughter of a friend of his partner. AAP · Sep 4, 2024
Compulsory income management implies First Nations people ‘cannot manage finances’, inquiry says Minister for social services commits to committee recommendation for SmartCard, which quarantines 50% of income, to become voluntary The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024 NSW Liberals under pressure to explain how MP charged with child sexual assault offences was preselected Mark Speakman says Rory Amon, who denies all charges, did not make disclosures that raised ‘red flags’ during preselection for 2023 election
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024 Alfred Deakin’s great-grandson apologises for second Australian PM’s role in removal of Aboriginal children Yoorrook Justice Commission hears from descendants of colonists about their horror regarding families’ impact on Indigenous Victorians
AAP · Sep 4, 2024 New chief plans to address NT crime at National Cabinet Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro plans to raise a range of issues at her first National Cabinet meeting.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024 Morning Mail: senator’s X post targeted by eSafety, Higgins’ home for sale, waratah in danger Tweet by UAP’s Ralph Babet about Wakeley church stabbing was among those that X was asked to delete
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Ex-MP pipes up, stokes more Liberal takeover chaos The Liberal Party has been plunged into more turmoil in NSW after a would-be administrator rejected being part of a federal rescue of the embattled division.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Palestinian-Australians deride visa debate as alarmist Australians are being asked to remember the human impact of war as those fleeing Gaza are caught in the middle of a public debate over visa security checks.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024 Federal Liberal party to forcibly take over NSW division after ‘scathing’ nominations debacle review Committee will be appointed for 10 months and the NSW Liberals have until next Thursday to comply
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Feds step in to take over embattled state Liberals Two Victorians are among three ex-politicians who will take command of the NSW Liberal Party after factional rifts and admin failures beset the division.
AAP · Sep 3, 2024 Landmark move by NT Labor after crushing defeat NT Labor has appointed the first Aboriginal woman to lead a major political party in the nation's history as it regroups after a devastating election loss.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2024 Former CFMEU official launches high court challenge over Albanese government law Jade Ingham accuses state and federal Labor governments of ‘active treachery and class warfare’
Newcastle Herald · Sep 2, 2024 New faces guaranteed with nearly half of sitting councillors not running The council has 10 years of deficits predicted.