Dutton accused of whipping up fear with visa ban calls Anthony Albanese has hit out at calls to ban Palestinians from being granted visas, saying it's creating further social division. AAP · Aug 17, 2024
How a call helped an Aboriginal mum find connection A Wiradjuri mother is sharing her experience with perinatal anxiety, as a national helpline reports increasing calls from Indigenous people. AAP · Aug 17, 2024
Principal to power: chief minister's rapid rise to top Labor's campaign to win a third consecutive term in the Northern Territory is being led by a former school principal who has spoken of her dislike for politics. AAP · Aug 17, 2024
Ex-state leader, army veteran in mix for federal tilt The Nationals WA have preselected former state opposition leader Mia Davies to face off against the Liberal's army veteran Matt Moran in a new federal seat. AAP · Aug 17, 2024
NSW Liberal party denied extension after missing council elections deadline in ‘monumental stuff-up’ State’s electoral commission receives request from party president after it failed to lodge nominations for more than 130 council candidates The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2024
NT intervention 'totally justified', former PM says Former prime minister John Howard has defended the NT intervention after the territory's police chief apologised to Indigenous people over the force's actions. AAP · Aug 17, 2024
NSW councillor Nathan Tilbury all smiles after leaving Liberal party days before nomination fiasco Independent now has ‘surprise’ backing of Liberal elder statesman and departing Hornsby mayor Philip Ruddock The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024
The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men The government's Indigenous health investment is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to stop Aboriginal men dying preventable deaths. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Modelling icon helps next generation hit the runway At a workshop in Darwin, young Indigenous models learn about makeup, runways and photo shoots as they try to launch their careers. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
'Unresolved justice' for families of murdered women A landmark report into missing and murdered First Nations women and children is merely "tinkering at the edges" and won't deliver justice, an expert has warned. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Experts predict a shake-up afoot in Territory politics A "turbulent" period in the Top End has some experts predicting a change in government in the Northern Territory as voters prepare to go to the polls. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
'How could it happen': community mourns dead child A candlelight vigil attended by hundreds of people has been held for Sophie Wang, who died this week in her home in tranquil Emerald Lakes in Queensland. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
New Caledonia requests Australian aid for riot rebuild An Australian infrastructure finance fund could be tapped into to help New Caledonia recover from deadly riots that destroyed much of its capital. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024 ‘Breaker’ Morant killed 12 prisoners during the Boer war. So why do supporters say he should be memorialised in Adelaide? Adelaide council has rejected a push to get Morant, who was executed for war crimes, on a memorial – but there are plans to seek a posthumous pardon
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024 Rare order given to protect Wiradjuri sacred site from goldmine tailings dam In issuing the protection order, environment minister Tanya Plibersek said ‘protecting cultural heritage and development are not mutually exclusive’
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Former Liberal MP settles bitter lawsuit with ex-lover Ex-Liberal minister Craig Laundy, his wife and daughter have almost settled a lawsuit by his ex-lover who claimed she was threatened, lied about and harassed.
The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024 The report on murdered and missing Indigenous women and children fails to hold anyone to account. It’s not enough Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains mentions of someone who has died.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2024 Victoria gets closer to raising age of criminal responsibility to 12 and banning spit hoods for children Greens secure amendment to youth justice bill days after Allan government criticised for scrapping commitment to raise age to 14
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Gobbo could be prejudiced due to govt bill: lawyer Lawyers for police informant Nicola Gobbo say public attention around a new government bill could be prejudicial for his client in her case against the state.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Cop's false claims to blame for wrongful jailing: state The state of NSW will blame an ex-premier's son for a man's wrongful jailing after he fabricated evidence, later resigning from the police force.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 NSW prisons settle case over Indigenous inmate's death A confidential sum has been paid to the widow of an Indigenous man who experienced a fatal asthma attack while behind bars.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024 Morning Mail: inside a ‘broken’ system failing vulnerable Australian children, grim milestone in Gaza, arrests over Matthew Perry’s death Caseworkers speak out over NSW child protection system; Gaza death toll hits 40,000 with many more to be counted; arrests over Friends actor’s death
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Senator recalls Labor's 'heartless' attacks on Reynolds A senator has told a court how party colleague Linda Reynolds was aggressively targeted in parliament during "heartless attacks".