No warning, no reason behind driver's stabbing death A former parliamentary driver was stabbed to death at his own home by a man with a propensity for violence who was on bail for an earlier alleged wounding. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
'Put up and shut up' attitude in remote housing tested Aboriginal people in remote communities have been expected to "put up and shut up" about poor housing for too long, say lawyers behind a major class action. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Blocked goldminer 'shattered' by rising sovereign risk Regis Resources will fight a federal block on a $1 billion gold project it says has cost almost 1000 jobs and sours Australia's reputation as a place to invest. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Morning Mail: taxpayers to fund Albanese defamation costs, five bodies found in yacht wreck, the rise of ‘sook’ as a political insult PM and Bill Shorten will be given assistance in case brought by John Margerison; what’s the difference between a sook, snowflake and a bedwetter? The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
NT election: promises for Indigenous people buckle under history’s weight First Nations people please be advised this article speaks of racially discriminating moments in history, including the distress and death of First Nations people. The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024
Frothy and a polly, final leaders' debate hits the pub Chief Minister Eva Lawler and Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro have faced off in a final debate before the Northern Territory election. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Labor left warrior Graham Perrett to retire after almost 20 years in federal parliament Exclusive: In his parting words, the member for Moreton says people shouldn’t ‘underestimate the influence of backbenchers’ who can make ‘real change’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
‘Grade five instincts’: why sook is the new insult of choice in Australia’s parliament In the rough and tumble of the House of Representatives, this barb stands out as an oldie but a goodie The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Peter Dutton’s comments on Palestinians fleeing Gaza ‘bad for cohesion and harmony’, envoy says De facto ambassador to Australia says opposition leader’s commentary ‘not evidence based, not verified and unacceptable’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Labor suspends government work being done by firm accused of fabricating Indigenous data Finance department suspends McNair yellowSquares from contracts until whistleblower claims are investigated The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Inquiry raises deep concerns over Labor’s $1.5 billion cash splash for new NT gas hub A Senate inquiry has failed to reach agreement on whether the federal government should spend A$1.5 billion on a major industrial hub in Darwin – spending critics say amounts to a huge fossil fuel subsidy. The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024
'A path paved with hope': Burney farewells parliament Outgoing MP Linda Burney has used a valedictory speech to parliament to express hope for Indigenous people. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Letter excerpts read in Senate accuse Australian Human Rights Commission of mistreating staff who support Palestine Former AHRC staff member alleged management viewed her Palestinian identity as a risk and leaked information about her to a shock jock, Mehreen Faruqi tells parliament The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
NSW Liberal council election debacle descends into accusations of factional warfare Broadcaster Ray Hadley challenges ‘cowardly’ conservatives to ‘have a bit of courage for the sake of NSW politics’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
AAP · Aug 21, 2024 Governments urged to 'be honest' on youth justice Indigenous children's organisations are urging governments to 'be honest' about Australia's youth justice system, and invest in community-led solutions.
AAP · Aug 21, 2024 Review gun laws 'so no one else has to go through it' An urgent review of correctional officers' use of firearms has been recommended by an inquiry into the death of an Indigenous man shot while fleeing custody.
The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024 Palestine has been recognised by more than 140 nations – but not yet Australia. So, what exactly defines a ‘state’? Is Palestine a state? This long-standing unresolved question has gained considerable diplomatic, legal and political traction this year as Israel’s war in Gaza has ground on with no end in sight.
AAP · Aug 21, 2024 Opportunity knocks for winner of women in country award Tanya Egerton, who created the Remote OpShop Project and advocates for Indigenous people, has won the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 The Liberal party’s local government elections nomination fiasco is a boon to the left but bad for democracy Political parties play a crucial role in simplifying the choices for voters – a voter confronted by a list of names without any party signals is forced to do a lot more work
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Ex-parole boss 'romantically linked to Labor staffer' A whistleblower has claimed an ex-parole board boss, who has been referred to the corruption watchdog, was romantically linked to a government staffer.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 Morning Mail: teals take aim at Coalition ‘misogyny’, divers seek dead in sunk superyacht, Obamas to take DNC stage Independent MPs call out poor question time behaviour as data shows ejections spike
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Calls for family violence funding to be election issue A report card on Australia's progress in ending gender-based violence concludes more funding is needed, especially in crisis areas.
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 'I was toxic', Higgins said about Reynolds relationship A journalist who broke the story about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape has testified in a defamation trial pitting Senator Linda Reynolds against her ex-staffer.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 Whistleblower claims false survey data was provided to Australian defence department Exclusive: Details on a military recruitment survey were allegedly fabricated, claims whistleblower who is seeking protection under Australia’s complex disclosure laws