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 12, 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. AAP · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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. AAP · Feb 11, 2024
'Waiting in silence': POWs honoured on 20th anniversary Anthony Albanese says Australian prisoner of war stories need to be told, while paying homage to one prisoner of the Japanese who became a "tower of humanity". AAP · Feb 11, 2024
An autistic boy faced terror charges unprecedented for an Australian child. How did it happen? Lawyer of boy known as Thomas Carrick who was targeted in undercover police operation says impact of ‘entire saga’ on him and his family has been enormous The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024
Teal candidates hard to find in Queensland as Climate 200 seeks to spark community action With less than nine months before an election, lobby group is yet to find an independent candidate who aligns with their values The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024
New year brings new faces, with eight principals welcomed to Hunter schools 'The kids have just been this little ray of sunshine.' Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2024
Search for missing Ballarat woman Samantha Murphy turns to dashcam footage as police ‘scale back’ on-the-ground operation Mother-of-three, 51, was last seen leaving her Eureka Street home about 7am last Sunday to go for a run The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2024
Ballarat prays for missing mother's safe return The Ballarat community is praying for Samantha Murphy's safe return seven days into the search for the missing 51-year-old mother. AAP · Feb 9, 2024
AAP · Feb 9, 2024 Tas minority premier to mull independent 'crisis' talks Tasmania's Liberal minority premier says he will take time to consider discussions with two powerful independents amid his threat of an early election.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024 Housing a crucial battleground in Dunkley byelection as ‘Great Wall of Frankston’ divides community Proposals for multi-storey apartments become a focal point for issues of housing and growth in the Victorian electorate
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024 ‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul
The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024 Advocates call for national ban on spit hoods after NSW becomes second state to outlaw their use Legislation banning the use of the devices, which have been linked to deaths in custody, passes in NSW with cross-party support
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 Help offered to Indigenous people ripped off by Youpla Save Sorry Business has welcomed the federal government's $97 million support package for Indigenous people affected by the collapse of dodgy insurer Youpla.
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 Ballarat still hopeful after days of searching for mum The Ballarat community is still hopeful of finding missing mother Samantha Murphy six days after she disappeared as the State Emergency Service stands down.
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 Australia's only Liberal government lives on - for now The premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government is considering the demands of two key independents after threatening to go to an early election.
AAP · Feb 8, 2024 'Do not give up on PNG': Marape urges investment Papua New Guinea can join Australia in providing security and promoting democracy in the Pacific if empowered economically, its prime minister says.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024 ‘Like a knife through the heart’: two years after his desperate death, George Abraham was asked if he still needed housing The young Noongar man’s mother says he took his own life after his family were evicted from their home in Perth
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024 Two-thirds polled in Dunkley back the stage-three tax cut changes despite cost-of-living attack ads Byelection poll puts Labor ahead by a nose as rightwing campaign on Anthony Albanese’s ‘broken promises’ ramps up
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024 Labor to provide $97m for victims of predatory insurance provider ACBF-Youpla The support program will run for two years and aim to bring ‘peace of mind’ to thousands of Indigenous Australians