Australian-first treaty opens path to truth and trust A significant chapter begins for Aboriginal communities as historic treaty laws clear parliament in one state, sparking optimism for other parts of the nation. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
BoM to revert to former rain radar colour scheme after backlash – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025
'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men A former families minister will spend years in prison for the "'predatory" sexual assaults of two young men while elected to a state Liberal government. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
'Vibrant' young woman who died in custody remembered Family of a 21-year-old Indigenous woman who died in custody have released a brief statement, describing her as loving and vibrant. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
Queensland to create public register of sex offenders as Daniel Morcombe’s parents ‘hope it will go national’ Bruce and Denise Morcombe call on other states to act as LNP passes ‘Daniel’s law’, allowing public naming of some child sexual abusers The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025
'Salacious gossip' or news? MP to test new privacy law A state Liberal deputy leader and his wife are seeking to put a journalist in the witness box as they sue for alleged defamation and privacy invasion. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
Labor's Irish roots prompt call for referendum help Drawing on politicians' personal connection to his homeland, a touring senator and peace negotiator is encouraging Labor to keep pushing for a united Ireland. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
Latham's AVO fight with ex-partner 'likely to settle' Mark Latham and his ex-partner are eyeing an agreement after she alleged he subjected her to a sustained pattern of abuse, a claim the firebrand MP denies. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
Nation must 'choose courage' as it enters treaty era Australians are being urged to put aside politics and "choose courage", as one state prepares to enter into treaty with its First Nations people. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Rapist ex-MP's sentence delayed by 11th-hour legal bid A disgraced former families minister will have to wait days longer to learn if he has to stay behind bars for sexually assaulting two men. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Journey Home, David Gulpilil review – an elegant celebration of one of Australia’s great actors This illuminating, buoyant documentary traces the 4,000km trip to return the legendary Yolŋu actor to remote East Arnhem Land The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
MP's defamation evidence 'illogical and self-serving' A Liberal senator "just didn't care" that claims she made about the head of an Aboriginal land council were wrong, a defamation trial has been told. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Investigation into Indigenous woman's death in custody The coroner will investigate the death of an Indigenous woman who was on remand in prison when she suffered a medical episode. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025 First person arrives on Nauru triggering Australia’s $2.5bn deal with island nation Deal between federal government and Nauru expected to last 30 years and apply to around 350 people released under high court’s NZYQ ruling
AAP · Oct 28, 2025 'Don't go too far': MPs warn of environment concessions Labor backbenchers want the environment minister to hold firm on controversial reforms to nature protections as negotiations drag on.
AAP · Oct 28, 2025 Albanese government gets F on its integrity report card More secrecy, a failure to curb the influence of lobbyists and diminishing accountability have scuppered the Albanese government's transparency record.
AAP · Oct 28, 2025 Truth-telling urged as governor apologises for massacre Almost 200 years after a massacre on Aboriginal people, a state's governor has apologised for the "dreadful wrongs" of the man behind the attack.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Hannah McGuire's killer 'motivated by male entitlement' Murderer Lachlan Young could not accept his former girlfriend wanted to leave him before he killed her in her own home, prosecutors have argued.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Senator rejects blame for remote Indigenous plight An outspoken Liberal senator has denied being involved in a coup against an Aboriginal land council boss, who she accused of failing communities.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored Politics and media corporations are losing the trust of young Australians who continually feel ignored by powerful elites, an Australian artist-activist says.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Hi-vis inquiry hijinks: minister rejects union claims Accusations made against the CFMEU's administrator have been rejected as disgraceful, with a potential inquiry into the union's conduct to take place.
AAP · Oct 27, 2025 Joyce compares climate dispute to punching a journalist The former Nationals leader has defended his split from his colleagues but left the door open to rejoining down the track.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2025 ‘Ignorant’: former Labor MP condemns Minns government for threatening Blue Mountains protesters over historic site Former home affairs minister Bob Debus, who served in the Rudd government, throws his support behind Clairvaux in Katoomba