Labor vows to support working from home as Coalition touts public servants cuts – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2025
Greens pledge home-made defence drones, climate 'army' The Greens want locally-made drones and missiles to reduce Australia's reliance on the US, while a new "army" addresses a growing defence force workload. AAP · Mar 22, 2025
Suburbs turn back on coalition over work-from-home ban Mortgage-belt electorates have shifted towards Labor after the coalition pledged to force public servants back to the office. AAP · Mar 21, 2025
Bob Brown urges Greens to punish Labor at election if Albanese amends law to protect salmon farming PM’s pledge to protect Tasmanian industry will weaken laws already failing to protect natural sites and at-risk species, environmentalists say The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025
Major-power conflict ‘no longer unimaginable’, Australian intelligence review finds Independent assessment, which was handed to government before US election, warns of ‘global geopolitical and economic fragmentation’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025
Nation needs greater protection from economic threats A review of intelligence services has called for a system overhaul to combat a growing threat to Australia's economic security. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
Major parties neck and neck as election draws closer The latest YouGov poll shows the coalition has clawed back ground to be tied with the government on a two-party preferred basis. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
‘Vandals in the White House’ no longer reliable allies of Australia, former defence force chief says Chris Barrie says it’s too soon to say whether we should end our Aukus partnership, but called Donald Trump in his second term ‘irrecoverable’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025
Dutton calling Albanese ‘limp-wristed’ over Chinese ships ‘unsurprising’, Wong says Opposition leader criticised for using historical slur against gay men, with a spokesperson for Dutton saying ‘no offence was intended’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025
PM backs Gaza aid resumption after truce breakdown Australia has called for the resumption of humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in Gaza, after a second day of Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Why shock drop in jobs won't shift RBA rate cut bets Fewer older Australians returned to work in February, driving a surprise fall in jobs and workforce participation but the labour market remains tight overall. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Morning Mail: Labor to cut medicine costs, Bob Carr’s Aukus warning, Rowling sparks Harry Potter feud Labor to cap PBS-listed prescription costs at $25 as Coalition searches for policy hit; former foreign affairs minister criticises Aukus The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
Labor promises PBS scripts will cost no more than $25, under latest health pitch for election The Albanese government will make another pre-election offer in health, promising that if re-elected it will legislate to ensure people pay no more than $25 for a script under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The Conversation · Mar 19, 2025
Albanese to rush through new laws to protect Tasmania’s salmon industry from legal challenge Labor will push the contentious bill through parliament next week despite concerns about the extinction of the Maugean skate The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Prime minister keen to pop coalition 'thought bubbles' Unofficial campaigning has sparked backed up with the PM cradling babies on one side of the country and opposition leader talking gardens on the other.
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 PM waves off Dutton gas pledge as 'bubble bath' policy Peter Dutton is seeking a mandate to fast-track a 50-year gas expansion but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese insists the idea is but a thought bubble.
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Multi-billion dollar radar buy to boost Canada ties: PM The purchase by Canada of 'world-leading' radar technology with strengthen the relationship with Australia, according to the prime minister.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 18, 2025 The impact of Trump 2.0 on Australia is evidence of how American we suddenly aren’t Our two countries once shared a history fighting together for freedom. But does the US, like, even do that any more?
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Major parties vow to rebuild firebombed synagogue Tens of millions of dollars has been committed to rebuild a firebombed synagogue, as those responsible remain on the run months later.
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Royal commission ruled out after childcare revelations Advocacy groups, unions and political parties are demanding government intervention in the childcare sector following revelations of rampant child mistreatment.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025 Albanese’s poll boost, child swimming skills slip, Trump prepares for Putin talks Essential poll has Labor neck and neck with Coalition on two-party preferred basis
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025 Guardian Essential poll: Albanese scores highest approval rating in almost 18 months as support for Dutton slips PM’s approval rating increases to 46%, up four percentage points since the last poll, as Labor and Coalition run neck-and-neck on a two-party preferred basis
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025 Gains for Labor as they lead in three of last five polls A national Freshwater poll for The Financial Review, conducted March 13–15 from a sample of 1,051, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead by respondent preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the late February Freshwater poll.
The Conversation · Mar 16, 2025 Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers Cyclone Alfred will cost the March 25 budget at least A$1.2 billion, hit growth and put pressure on inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2025 New drugs added to PBS; alleged e-scooter bandit arrested – as it happened This blog is now closed