Students grow 'the seed of a lyric' into professional recordings 'We've noticed growth throughout the day. This morning students who were very closed off are now working in groups.' Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2023
Ben Franklin defies NSW Nationals leadership by securing upper house presidency Ben Franklin nominates himself for the position a day after state party leader Paul Toole is booted out in a leadership spill. ABC News · May 9, 2023
NRL joins growing number of sporting codes backing Indigenous voice to parliament Major Australian sporting organisations expected to play a significant role in the yes campaign, with AFL and Cricket Australia yet to announce a stance The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold defends decision to block police report during Bruce Lehrmann's trial ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold called police officers investigating the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins "boofheads", Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer tells an inquiry. ABC News · May 9, 2023
ABC coverage of King Charles III coronation tops Australian ratings despite being attacked by monarchists After being accused of being ‘obsequious’ over Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, ABC included discussion of colonialism and monarchy’s relevance The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023
Detective who investigated Bruce Lehrmann rape allegations said he would resign if accused found guilty, inquiry hears Senior police officer said he thought Lehrmann was innocent of raping Brittany Higgins, barrister Steven Whybrow claims The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023
With independence off the table for now, what's next for New Caledonia's push for self-determination? Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s visit to New Caledonia a few weeks ago made few headlines. In fact, it barely made the news. The Conversation · May 9, 2023
Home and Away spoilers: Tane and Felicity get MARRIED in the 8000th episode of the Aussie soap! Airs Friday 19 May 2023 at 1:45pm on Channel 5. WhatToWatch · May 8, 2023
Glen for Women Indigenous rehab program on New South Wales Central Coast hailed a success after first year Dozens of women who have attended a new Aboriginal drug and alcohol rehab centre on the New South Wales Central Coast say they are now thriving. They say the program's ability to reconnect them to culture has helped the most. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Details of $250m in promised funding for Alice Springs, Central Australia to be revealed in federal budget Details of tens of millions of dollars in funding to improve safety in the embattled town, announced by the prime minister in February, will be revealed for the first time in the federal budget. ABC News · May 8, 2023
New South Wales parliament has more women than ever but gender parity not yet in reach Women's representation in today's sitting parliament is up in New South Wales, but it still falls below the national average. So, could a statewide quota see all parties reach gender parity by the next election? ABC News · May 8, 2023
National gathering of First Nations women aims to bring ‘gender justice’ to Indigenous issues Conference will help to design institute to ensure Indigenous women and girls have input into policies that govern their lives The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
Asia’s ‘thirst’ for Indigenous Australian art on full display in South Korea Three Indigenous artists are representing Australia at the 2023 Gwangju Biennale, fascinating audiences who rarely see art from the world’s oldest living culture The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
Rockhampton mob ringleader was head of ‘patriots’ group that posted anti-Islam content Torin O’Brien led a far-right group that was deregistered as an incorporated association in 2015 The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 Sally Rugg accepts $100,000 to settle workplace dispute with MP Monique Ryan Payment to former chief of staff involves no admission of fault by member for Kooyong or government
ABC News · May 8, 2023 Port Adelaide Football Club condemns racist post directed at Indigenous AFL player Junior Rioli The Port Adelaide Football Club has condemned a racist post directed towards Indigenous AFL player Junior Rioli.
ABC News · May 8, 2023 Simon Fleming told dive shop hostage he was a 'terrorist' during Windang siege, court hears A jury has heard Simon Fleming told a dive shop owner he was a terrorist and he had a bomb when he took him hostage in an alleged terrorist act in November 2021.
ABC News · May 8, 2023 Dean Osborne jailed after Broome jogger sexual assault An electrician who "caused irreparable damage" to a woman in a WA tourist town had fallen asleep in a park in the hours before the attack, a court has heard.
ABC News · May 8, 2023 NSW premier defends decision to keep Opera House sails unlit for King Charles's coronation More than 3 million Australians watched King Charles's coronation, with Parliament House among the many significant buildings across the country lit up, but those in Sydney remained in the dark.
ABC News · May 8, 2023 NSW Nationals leadership spill sees Paul Toole replaced by Dugald Saunders The New South Wales Nationals have replaced their leader Paul Toole just weeks after reinstating him over claims he misled the party.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 Paul Toole axed as NSW Nationals leader, sending Coalition into a spin on eve of parliament’s return Former deputy premier faced leadership spill after colleague Ben Franklin accused of him of misleading colleagues
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 Afternoon Update: Labor criticised for lack of ambition on gas tax; freezing weather; and how to actually save money Government’s gas tax only ‘tinkering around the edges’, David Pocock says; Victoria police apologise for systemic racism within force
ABC News · May 8, 2023 FIFO worker Ryan Zabaznow denies sexually assaulting 'comatose' woman at BHP mine A fly-in fly-out worker is on trial in WA's District Court accused of sexually assaulting a colleague at a remote mine site in the state's Pilbara region.
ABC News · May 8, 2023 WA Police officer engaged in serious misconduct during arrest of man in Mirrabooka, CCC finds WA's Corruption and Crime Commission finds a police officer engaged in serious misconduct by pulling, punching and swearing at a man during an arrest in Mirrabooka in Perth's north.
The Conversation · May 8, 2023 Bold and innovative planning is delivering Australia’s newest city. But it will be hot – and can we ditch the colonial name? A massive project is unfolding in Sydney’s Western Parkland region. The building of a new city from the ground up is central to an infrastructure-led restructuring of metropolitan Sydney. The catalysts are the Western Sydney City Deal and the Western Sydney Airport being built alongside the new Bradfield City.