Missing Ballarat mum's disappearance deemed suspicious The time since Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy disappeared and a lack of leads is suspicious, police say as investigators continue sifting through information. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
River sweep forms part of search for suspected victim A search for missing man Daniel Copeland, who police believe met with foul play, has extended to a sweep of a northern NSW river. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
Joyce told to take leave after he 'embarrassed himself' Nationals leader David Littleproud is pushing Barnaby Joyce to take a break after a video of him lying on a Canberra footpath went viral. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
Snap election call dumps 'unworkable' Tas parliament The premier of Australia's only Liberal government says he called an early election to avoid being "held to ransom" for the next 12 months. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
NSW taskforce aims to return Indigenous children to their families Minister says ‘shocking proportion’ of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care can be reduced by working with community-controlled organisations The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024
London-born grandmother faces deportation to UK after 40 years in Australia Mary Ellis says she has not left Australia for four decades but she could now be sent back to London Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2024
‘Exactly what we need’: Indigenous bodies welcome creation of children’s commissioner Commissioner for Aboriginal children and young people was announced in response to damning Closing the Gap report The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024
Afternoon Update: Australia failing to close the gap on Indigenous outcomes; Ticketek accounts of Swift fans hacked; and the best Valentine’s chocolate gifts Just four of 19 Closing the Gap areas on track for improvement while four have gone backwards from previous reports The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024
NZ govt MPs pick Lamb Day BBQ over Palestine protest New Zealand government MPs have attended a free National Lamb Day barbecue rather than a Freedom For Palestine protest at parliament held at the same time. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
NT deputy chief stands by alcohol shares purchase Deputy Chief Minister Chansey Paech says he has always disclosed conflicts after it was revealed he owned shares in an alcohol distribution company. AAP · Feb 13, 2024
Australian politician admits ‘big mistake’ after being filmed writhing on footpath and swearing Barnaby Joyce admitted to drinking while taking prescription drug Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2024
Commuter chaos as wild weather leaves half of Melbourne’s train lines offline – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024
Concerns raised alleged war criminals escaped overseas A Senate hearing has been told Australian soldiers being investigated for alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan have gone overseas. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
Sorry isn't enough: Stolen Generations call for action It's been 16 years since Kevin Rudd's national apology to the Stolen Generations and stakeholder groups are in Canberra calling for continued action. AAP · Feb 12, 2024
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Price of failure isn't just money, it's lives: Albanese The federal government has tabled its Closing the Gap reports in parliament, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to drive cultural change.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 'Poisoned' review into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial A former judge who examined the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann had his mind "poisoned" against the man in charge of the Crown's case, a court has heard.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024 Psychics and amateur sleuths toss unfounded theories into search for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy As the police investigation enters its second week, wild speculation and conspiracy theories spread on social media
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Gas, justice and work: Lawler's plan for NT election Six months out from an election, the Northern Territory's chief minister has unveiled her plan to solve the economic and social issues facing the region.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Immigration detainees not charged under emergency laws Seven murderers and 37 sex offenders have been released from immigration detention, with the immigration minister under fire over how they've been managed.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Minister orders EDO probe amid confected evidence claim A taxpayer-funded legal unit that fights environmental cases faces a federal government review amid claims it confected evidence in litigation against Santos.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Anger turns to sadness for a Darling 'beyond repair' Anger has turned to sadness in the NSW town of Menindee as some locals fear water quality will never return, amid fears of further river fish kills.
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 Women to benefit as employment grants extended Organisations looking for funds to support women facing challenges to get into paid work can apply for support under a grant scheme that's being expanded.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 11, 2024 Albanese calls on Coalition to explain Barnaby Joyce footpath incident Prime minister says ‘there needs to be an explanation’ after former deputy prime minister was seen lying on a Canberra street swearing into his phone
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 Ballarat community rallies to family of missing mother The prime minister has thanked those searching for missing mum Samantha Murphy as investigators turn to security footage to solve her mysterious disappearance.
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 Last-standing Liberal government ponders early election The only Liberal government in Australia is grappling for a way forward in minority as its agreements with defector MPs are put to the test.