Stolen Generations still paying price of forced removal The many thousands of Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families from 1910 to 1970 are being remembered as part of National Sorry Day. AAP · May 25
Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says While a formal teal party could erode support among some voters, it would also help independent MPs share resources and collaborate on policies. AAP · May 25
At four, her head was shaved and her clothes burned. Aunty Lorraine doesn’t want her trauma to be forgotten The now 88-year-old is urging Australian governments to throw their support behind a new national plan for Stolen Generations survivors as they enter their final years The Guardian - AU · May 25
Timeline of Dezi Freeman's murders and final shootout A coronial inquest has shed new light on how the deadly shootout with cop killer Dezi Freeman unfolded, sparking Australia's biggest manhunt. AAP · May 25
Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning. AAP · May 25
Indigenous kids' rights cut after sentencing changes Indigenous children have been left with no legal representation as the prison population surges, a budget estimates committee has heard. AAP · May 25
Bondi beach gunmen shot 11 people within 30 seconds of opening fire, royal commission hears Commission also told NSW police declined to provide static police presence at Chanukah by the Sea but four officers were at event when attack began The Guardian - AU · May 25
New funding for Legal Aid 'wholly inadequate', top law council says Homeless services are set to receive millions in the next ACT budget. The Canberra Times · May 25
More independents hose down push to toe the party line A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment. AAP · May 24
Liberal MP is first to be suspended from lower house in five years – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · May 24
'We don't track it': the admission behind the ACT's $2.9b procurement spend Data shows drop in proportion of govt contracts going to local firms. The Canberra Times · May 24
Leaked letter reveals legal threats within Canberra Liberals The division insists it is 'united and focused'. The Canberra Times · May 24
Labor urged to use anti-corruption commission appointment to restore public confidence in watchdog Helen Haines says ‘the clock is ticking’ on replacing deputy commissioner Nicole Rose The Guardian - AU · May 24
'Time of flux': ACT independent senator David Pocock leaves door open to big political move 'There's plenty of conversations going on.' The Canberra Times · May 24
AAP · May 24 Pauline Hanson won't tie One Nation to coalition 'dog' Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.
AAP · May 23 Aust republicans eye opportunity in One Nation rise On the sidelines of Victoria's Labor conference, grassroots members hope to garner support for a fresh republic referendum: against the prime minister's pledge.
AAP · May 23 North star Simpkin shines in Sir Doug Nicholls Round After a tumultuous off-season also marred by tragedy, a North Melbourne veteran is adding to his lofty reputation this year.
AAP · May 23 Focus on Indigenous round as Giants brace for Lions GWS are out to reignite their season with a Sir Doug Nicholls Round win over Brisbane, with ex-AFL player Malcolm Lynch shedding light on his role at the club.
The Guardian - AU · May 23 Australia’s largest recorded diphtheria outbreak is spreading through remote Indigenous communities By the time a national vaccine blitz was announced this week, unlinked cases had already been reported in four states. Why did it take so long for governments to act?
The Guardian - AU · May 22 Five Great Reads: the only female yakuza, a playbook for reputation rehab, and design rules for small spaces Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey
The Canberra Times · May 22 Mandy says her beautiful village, about to lose its post office, is being neglected Feeling of neglect grows in small ACT community.
AAP · May 22 Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking.
AAP · May 22 One Nation's polling could herald messy hung parliament One Nation has eclipsed Labor in opinion polling for the first time, with political analysts suggesting Australia could be headed for future hung parliaments.
The Guardian - AU · May 22 Trouble in the ‘kingdom of Maranoa’: could a Nationals stronghold turn to One Nation? Some in rural Queensland are fed up with the status quo, but not everyone’s convinced by Pauline Hanson
AAP · May 22 Barnaby sorry for staffer's 'shut up' comment to journo One Nation is never boring, the party's star recruit Barnaby Joyce says, after a staffer told a journalist to "shut up" at a press conference.