Staring at 'the river of stars' offers infinite comfort Phillip O'Neill: Indigenous story a celestial guide for us all Newcastle Herald · Dec 17, 2023
PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader. AAP · Dec 17, 2023
New funding for DV services as government targets fall As the federal government falls behind on several Closing the Gap targets, it's attempting to empower Indigenous communities to tackle domestic violence. AAP · Dec 17, 2023
Aussie Woman Disappointed After People Can’t Pronounce Baby’s Name, Raoul, Correctly "Australians are so annoying with names that are like, the tiniest bit foreign." The post Aussie Woman Disappointed After People Can’t Pronounce Baby’s Name, Raoul, Correctly first appeared on Bored Panda. Bored Panda · Dec 15, 2023
He’s a PhD scholar and Al Gore alumnus, but Steven Miles’ march to power began in the outer suburbs Queensland’s new premier has had to fight for his place at the top table. Environment groups, in particular, have high hopes The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
Two alleged abuse survivors win first challenge against Australian Catholic church’s legal tactics Pair were earlier blocked from suing over abuse they claim they suffered from alleged prolific paedophile priest David Joseph Perrett The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023
University of Newcastle first in Australia to win five equity awards UON won five Cygnet awards from Science in Australia Gender Equity. Newcastle Herald · Dec 15, 2023
'Culture of cover-up' in senior cop drink-driving case A high-ranking officer accused of a serious drink-driving offence initially claimed he fell asleep and failed to mention alcohol use, internal documents reveal. AAP · Dec 15, 2023
Tiwi Islanders call on NAB to stop investing in Santos Tiwi Islanders want National Australia Bank to stop funding gas company Santos, which is trying to build the Barossa project off the NT coast. AAP · Dec 15, 2023
Kelvin Davis quits NZ politics, eyeing Aust role New Zealand's former deputy Labour leader Kelvin Davis may make a shift to Australia after quitting Kiwi politics. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict For an issue in which Australia is not a player and has no direct influence, the Israel-Hamas conflict is putting serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally. The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023
Chris Bowen calls on News Corp to sack Andrew Bolt for column saying Australians sick of ‘kowtowing to the primitive’ Columnist lashes out after climate change minister makes speech during Cop28 declaring ‘profound respect’ for Indigenous people’s care for land The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2023
Calls for change after 40 people die in police custody More than 100 people died in custody during 2022-23, including 17 who were shot, latest data shows. AAP · Dec 14, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023 First cab off the rank: Bryce Ham to stand for Lake Macquarie council Mr Ham will stand as a Greens candidate in the September election.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2023 'A really big ask': reality check for residents' footpath plea A new footpath at Cooranbong has been called a 'really big ask'.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Knitting Nannas win part of protest law challenge The Knitting Nannas environmental protest group has partly succeeded in a challenge to NSW anti-protest legislation that criminalised actions near major hubs.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman's body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
AAP · Dec 13, 2023 Lehrmann defence plan to quiz Qld rape case witnesses In an attempt to prevent rape allegations proceeding to trial, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's legal defence team intends to cross-examine witnesses.
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 'Devastated': family of slain doctor shares their grief The family of slain pediatrician Michael Yung have spoken of their heartbreak over his loss as a young couple faced court accused of his murder.
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 Gallery opens with Barak artworks that have come home Two artworks by Wurundjeri leader William Barak bought at a New York auction are the centrepiece of the State Library of Victoria's Indigenous Gallery.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 From attack dog to underdog: Queensland’s new premier Steven Miles needs to bare his teeth Having built a public reputation as a wisecracking political warrior, the premier designate is attempting to show he’s up to the task
The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023 C-bombs and warrior ways: can Labor attack dog Steven Miles learn new tricks as Queensland premier? Steven Miles takes over from Annastacia Palaszczuk as Queensland’s new premier – but some doubt he can arrest Labor’s poor polling
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 Accused bottleshop worker killer to claim self-defence The alleged murder of a young bottleshop worker in Darwin has been captured on CCTV and could be seen by a jury.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2023 Money talks: councillors want same coin as Central Coast counterparts Councillors want the same pay options as those on the Central Coast.