Banks forced to take action on high-fee accounts Banks must ask themselves some 'difficult questions' following a review by ASIC, which has resulted in refunds totalling millions for low-income customers. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
Sydney mayor Clover Moore says pro-Palestine march across Harbour Bridge would be ‘powerful symbol’ NSW Labor MP Anthony D’Adam rejects premier’s claim march would cause chaos and says it should take place in ‘two to three weeks’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
Afternoon Update: Pro-Palestine march pushback; Australia’s ‘one shot’ at clean energy; and the AFL’s most sought-after signature Sydney-based Palestine Action Group announced it wanted to walk across the bridge to the US consulate this Sunday The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
Labor and Coalition want convicted rapist Gareth Ward expelled from NSW parliament Major parties mulling options ahead of state parliament returning next week. Ward, the MP for Kiama, has yet to reveal if he will appeal Friday’s verdicts The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
Disgraced abuser MP to face parliamentary ouster A state government plans to move quickly after canvassing its legal options to remove an MP found guilty of sexually abusing two young men. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
PM stares down internal push for Palestine recognition The prime minister is facing growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as prominent figures within Labor's ranks issue a clarion call to action. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
MPs urge changes for next generation of Australians Two of Australia's newest MPs want to see changes both in policy and in their constituents, getting personal in their first speeches to parliament. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
'Doesn't bring her back': death in custody preventable Countless opportunities were missed to prevent the death in custody of an Aboriginal woman who had pleaded to be reunited with her children, a coroner says. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
Minns government rejects pro-Palestine protest march across Sydney Harbour Bridge over timing and ‘chaos’ fears Sydney-based activists Palestine Action Group argue the bridge should be temporarily closed to ‘help stop a genocide’ in Gaza The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
'Senseless violence': boy attack fast-tracks law reform Tough youth justice laws will be introduced "urgently" after a 15-year-old was accused of stabbing another teenager in front of shocked show-goers. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
Coalition splinters as heat rises on net-zero policy More coalition troops are calling for a key climate target to be axed but the opposition leader is standing firm as debate rages within the political partners. AAP · Jul 28, 2025
Victorian Labor party members to push for ‘immediate’ federal recognition of a Palestinian state Exclusive: Labor Friends of Palestine to move three ‘urgency resolutions’ at weekend conference, but PM maintains no immediate plans for the move The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2025
The stranger in a strange place is an enduring narrative in Australian fiction. But what if the crime scene is a whole continent? In my new novel The Leap, there is no single mystery to solve, no killer to track down. Just deliberately forgotten truths about racism, massacres and hatred The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025
NSW police actions should be examined in Tammy Shipley’s death in custody, lawyer argues Court asked to consider whether the coroner has jurisdiction to examine Shipley’s arrest The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025 NSW MP Gareth Ward found guilty of sexually abusing two young men Jury in trial of 44-year-old Kiama MP returned unanimous guilty verdicts for charges of indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025 Australian state MP Gareth Ward found guilty of rape and indecent assault Former Liberal minister convicted on four counts of sexual assault
AAP · Jul 25, 2025 Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.
AAP · Jul 25, 2025 MP's future in doubt after convictions for sexual abuse A state MP has been found guilty of sexually abusing two men - including a teen - during his time in office, with a question mark now hanging over his future.
AAP · Jul 25, 2025 Lehrmann's solicitor slams police after court loss Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has taken aim at police after withdrawing a bid to prove that officers had illegally recorded calls with his former legal team.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2025 Labor and Greens unite to condemn One Nation senators for snubbing acknowledgment of country Indigenous affairs minister Malarndirri McCarthy says stunt by Pauline Hanson’s party was ‘incredibly childish’ and disrespectful
AAP · Jul 24, 2025 Aboriginal women's service tackling financial abuse A grant of up to $200,000 will help an Aboriginal women's service tackle financial abuse in their community and build independence for survivors.
AAP · Jul 23, 2025 'Wrong side of history': senator hits out at sanction Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi has lashed Labor and the coalition for being on the "wrong side of history" over the war in Gaza as the parliament sanctioned her.
AAP · Jul 23, 2025 Indigenous people left 'out in the cold' by super funds Australia's superannuation system is failing Indigenous people with some giving up on their funds due to rigid processes, research has found.
AAP · Jul 22, 2025 One Nation turns its back on Acknowledgement of Country A decision by senators belonging to a right-wing minor party to turn their backs during an Acknowledgement of Country has been branded "disrespectful".
AAP · Jul 22, 2025 New dawn as leaders face off in first question time The prime minister and opposition leader have faced off on superannuation tax changes in their first question time since Labor's landslide election win.