'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency. AAP · Sep 8
Pauline Hanson’s excited announcement about Karl Stefanovic prompts swift clarification Today show host plays down link with One Nation. Plus: media dines out on Kyle and Jackie O bust-up The Guardian - AU · Mar 5
Goolagong review – ABC drama about Australian tennis legend is deeper than most sporting biopics Newcomer Lila McGuire is outstanding as the former world No 1, her story unfolding over three well-paced, captivating and graceful episodes The Guardian - AU · Jan 3
NSW police accused of ‘sickening’ double standard over neo-Nazi rally as Jewish groups demand answers Pro-Palestine and climate activists join Jewish voices criticising ‘entirely inconsistent police responses’ and ‘unfathomable approval’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2025
Australia recognising Palestine a ‘political fig leaf’ without sanctions, Palestine Advocacy Network head says APAN and Greens urge Albanese to take more steps against Israel while Coalition claims announcement helps Hamas The Guardian - AU · Aug 11, 2025
The Newsreader season three review – hit show stumbles on final lap Anna Torv and Sam Reid are back for a final season of the award-winning drama, as Helen and Dale go head to head in the shifting news landscape of 1989 The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025
Labor plays down Greens' push for power-sharing deal Frontbencher Katy Gallagher says there are no plans to strike a power-sharing deal with the Greens and is talking up Labor's prospects at the next election. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Brendan Cowell's new series Plum looks at the man in the mirror It's a show about rugby league, concussion, CTE ... and poetry Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2024
Coalition requests review of Lidia Thorpe’s eligibility as senator following hairs/heirs oath admission Constitutional expert says Thorpe’s swearing in was legal because of signed affirmation document, but Birmingham says senator’s comments ‘deeply concerning’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024
Fair-minded, down to earth and unusually gifted: George Negus dies at 82 George Negus, who has died at the age of 82, belonged to the nomenclatura of Australian television current affairs journalism. The Conversation · Oct 15, 2024
How to watch Grand Designs Australia online: stream season 11 for free Here's how you can watch Grand Designs Australia season 11 online, ready for its debut on Thursday, October 10, 2024. WhatToWatch · Oct 9, 2024
New ABC show The Assembly highlights how neurodivergence can enhance jobs or study The Assembly, a new ABC documentary series, introduces us to a diverse group of autistic people who are interested in pursuing journalism careers. The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024
Autistic journalism students school Walkley winner Leigh Sales The Assembly is a new series premiering on ABC TV on August 20. Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2024
What is makarrata and has Albanese broken an election promise? The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024 Senate opposition firms against Coalition’s nuclear power plan as David Pocock blasts ‘reckless’ proposal ACT senator says he is not ideologically opposed but Coalition’s nuclear proposal is ‘unrealistic’ while Lidia Thorpe says it doesn’t make economic sense
The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024 Coalition questions $300 power bill rebate as Chalmers says the wealthy not Labor’s ‘focus or concern’ Peter Dutton confirms he will back electricity rebate but joins chorus of criticism saying $3.5bn cost-of-living measure is not means tested
AAP · Feb 18, 2024 Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning As the prime minister decried people smugglers following recent boat arrivals, human rights groups have called for changes to immigration policies.
AAP · Feb 16, 2024 Two critical, one dead and boy, 13, hit on NSW roads Police are investigating a crash in Wollongong that left two critical and one dead while a man has been arrested after a boy riding his bike was hit by a car.
The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2024 Leigh Sales is hosting the Australian of the Year Awards in Canberra You can watch the ceremony live on ABC TV.
WhatToWatch · Dec 25, 2023 How to watch Call the Midwife Christmas Special 2023 online or on TV Here's how you can watch the Call the Midwife Christmas Special online, ready for when it airs on Christmas Day.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023 The Way We Wore: Celeste Barber’s ABC docuseries takes on Australian fashion’s hits and gaffes The three-part series serves as a beginner’s guide to an undervalued industry and argues Australians have always had a sense of style
AAP · Oct 26, 2023 Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.
The Conversation · Oct 14, 2023 Explainer: Australia has voted against an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here’s what happened A majority of Australian voters have rejected the proposal to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, with the final results likely to be about 40% voting “yes” and 60% voting “no”.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023 The Newsreader season two review – raises the stakes and ups the ante Anna Torv and Sam Reid are back for a second season of the hit newsroom drama, which picks up with the 1987 election looming