Top law officer rejects expert advice on radicalisation Advice that heavy-handed policing under laws that historically targeted minorities could lead to radicalisation has been dismissed by an attorney-general. AAP · Mar 11
Former PM laments coalition's anti-climate 'religion' Opposition to taking action on climate change is intensifying and driven by ideology rather than engineering, says former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. AAP · Mar 11
Seats lost, regional voters 'betrayed' in revamp An electoral review has recommended scrapping seats, changing boundaries and renaming electorates as one state redraws the political map. AAP · Mar 11
Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche Clive Palmer has told Australians to prepare for billboards, banners and junk mail as he is set to make another tilt for parliament in the 2028 election. AAP · Mar 11
Bondi terror attack impersonator's hateful tirade At the site of a terror attack, a young man with a violent history faked a shooting, bringing children to tears. He has now explained his "stupidity". AAP · Mar 10
'Hyper-Australia': Nationals leader targets One Nation The new leader of the Nationals has outlined his plan to take on One Nation after being elected to the top job following David Littleproud's shock resignation. AAP · Mar 10
Labor MPs quietly alarmed by Albanese government’s response to US-Israel strikes on Iran Exclusive: Several MPs question why the party rushed to endorse strikes that were likely in breach of international law The Guardian - AU · Mar 10
Court throws out $2.3m lawsuit against premier A former MP's $2.3 million lawsuit against a premier over an alleged malicious prosecution has been dismissed by a court. AAP · Mar 10
Cory Bernardi criticised over ‘damaging’ videos appearing to mock traditional Kaurna language Liberal Aboriginal affairs spokesperson says Bernardi’s comments ‘grossly offensive’ as party announces it will preference One Nation over Labor in all seats The Guardian - AU · Mar 10
One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election Polling shows Pauline Hanson's party has a slight edge with voters in one electorate, weeks out from a by-election challenge. AAP · Mar 9
Westralia: an inevitable independence for WA or an ‘idiotic’ idea in a time of war? Authors of a new book argue secession could be a blueprint for eastern states but the government says it would leave WA with a weaker economy and no defence force The Guardian - AU · Mar 9
Labor preference win confirmed in tight by-election Preferences have got a Labor candidate over the line in a territory by-election, with the Greens losing their first and only seat in the NT parliament. AAP · Mar 9
Nationals select former army colonel to contest Farrer byelection – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
Moira Deeming, an eight-minute meeting and the latest flashpoint in the battle within the Victorian Liberals Some Liberals worry the MP may defect to One Nation if she loses preselection but supporters insist she’s not contemplating jumping ship The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8 One Nation candidate contesting Sussan Ley’s seat likened Julia Gillard to ‘non-productive old cow’ Pauline Hanson says ‘get over it’ and fully backs David Farley, her party’s candidate in Farrer byelection
AAP · Mar 8 Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election The Greens look to have lost their first and only Northern Territory seat with Labor's Ed Smelt leading on preferences in the Nightcliff by-election.
AAP · Mar 7 Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards Rules that ensure carbon credits only go to new emissions removal could be penalising the long-term conservation efforts of First Nations people.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7 One Nation seeks a foothold in Farrer as it names byelection candidate David Farley will contest the New South Wales seat of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley in May ballot
AAP · Mar 7 Liberals going digital to bring new life to party brand The Liberal Party needs to reach new voters in the digital realm if it is to stand any chance at the next election, federal leader Angus Taylor says.
AAP · Mar 6 Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election A territory by-election in a marginal seat is a tussle between the Greens, wanting to hold it, and Labor wanting to claw it back.
International Business Times UK · Mar 6 Police Told Kelly Wilkinson to 'Cool Off' When She Asked for Help, Days Later Her Ex-Husband Burned Her Alive An inquest into Kelly Wilkinson's death hears claims police turned her away four days before her estranged husband burned her in a brutal petrol attack.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6 Indigenous Australians share the racist messages they receive online: ‘No one’s feeling safe’ Australia has announced an inquiry into racism and hate directed at First Nations people, as Lidia Thorpe says racism has ‘never been this bad’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6 NSW coroner ‘very troubled’ by health policy change after Stolen Generations member dies in custody Yuin man Gregory Merriman did not have a chronic health screening before suffering a fatal heart attack in Silverwater prison in 2022
AAP · Mar 6 'Listen': Indigenous youth warned of deadly jail cycle The brother of a First Nations inmate who died from capsicum spray being used to break up a prison fight has urged young people to avoid the same tragic fate.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5 One Nation senator for NSW still lived in Queensland four months after his appointment, expense reports show In September party said Sean Bell was ‘currently in the process of moving to NSW’ but he claimed $6,600 in chauffeured cars in Brisbane in last quarter of 2025