Earthquake rattles opening day of PIF summit in Tonga Tonga has been backed to host a successful Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting despite the summit ballooning in size and scale. AAP · Aug 25, 2024
Gang and drug problems on the rise in Tonga Australia's deportations policy appears to be growing gang populations in Tonga, which hosts the Pacific Islands Forum's annual summit this week. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
CFMEU administrator vows 'zero tolerance' on corruption The CFMEU will undertake "vital" advocacy for its members and have zero tolerance for corruption, the troubled union's newly-appointed administrator says. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Hell hath frozen over as the ‘No-alition’ and Labor find common ground on key legislation – but will it last? For the middle-majority of Australians, who are weary of our political leaders and their squabbling, ‘their horizon is the end of the week’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024
Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Presidential battle showcases the differences between US political system and ours Australia has a much better-functioning governmental system than the United States, but for political tragics it’s the American scene that’s the riveting must-watch this year. The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024
Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey says Kamala Harris and Anthony Albanese share views This year’s Democratic National Convention has been an event filled with excitement and optimism, a far cry from where the Democrats were just weeks when Joe Biden was their presidential candidate. The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024
Morning Mail: taxpayers to fund Albanese defamation costs, five bodies found in yacht wreck, the rise of ‘sook’ as a political insult PM and Bill Shorten will be given assistance in case brought by John Margerison; what’s the difference between a sook, snowflake and a bedwetter? The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Albanese given taxpayer-funded legal help after defamation threat from John Margerison Attorney general approves legal assistance ‘in relation to a defamation claim’ made against PM, along with approval for claims against Bill Shorten The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Peter Dutton’s comments on Palestinians fleeing Gaza ‘bad for cohesion and harmony’, envoy says De facto ambassador to Australia says opposition leader’s commentary ‘not evidence based, not verified and unacceptable’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Peter Dutton tells Coalition party room he only wants temporary pause on Gaza visas as part of ‘principled stance’ Some Coalition MPs have indicated privately they would be concerned if opposition leader was advocating to permanently refuse visas to Palestinians The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024
Indonesia and Australia finalise ‘significant’ defence pact The move comes as Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2024
Australia, Qatar talk Gaza ceasefire during PM's visit Australia and Qatar have discussed de-escalating the conflict in the Middle East as the opposition pushes to stop Gazan asylum seekers arriving onshore. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024 Australia and Indonesia to deepen military ties after striking ‘historic’ security pact Anthony Albanese and Prabowo Subianto announce conclusion of treaty negotiations but reporters weren’t able to ask questions about new deal
AAP · Aug 20, 2024 Australia strengthens defence ties with Indonesia Indonesia's future president is calling on Australia to extend help to other areas after the two nations struck a deal on defence.
The Conversation · Aug 19, 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 Albanese’s right to set crossbenchers’ personal staffing numbers faces scrutiny Independent Senator David Pocock is seeking to remove the discretion of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to decide the number of extra staff crossbenchers receive.
AAP · Aug 19, 2024 Asian education focus as Indonesia's next leader lands Australia is looking to boost engagement with Southeast Asia by enticing students to study in the region as Indonesia's president-elect arrives Down Under.
AAP · Aug 19, 2024 Status quo 'unacceptable' on gambling adverts, PM says Anthony Albanese is vowing to reform gambling ads but one disgruntled Labor backbencher says anything short of a complete gambling ad ban is 'disgusting'.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 PM launches Gaza visa attack on 'hypocritical' Dutton Anthony Albanese has defended the government's approach to issuing visas to Palestinians, accusing the opposition of confecting outrage on the issue.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Federal Labor running behind coalition in voter poll A new poll shows Labor still appears to be struggling to get voter recognition for its cost-of-living measures announced in the federal budget in May.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024 Greens condemn ‘deeply flawed’ deal – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Not 'realistic' Libs didn't know deadline: commissioner The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.
AAP · Aug 17, 2024 Ex-state leader, army veteran in mix for federal tilt The Nationals WA have preselected former state opposition leader Mia Davies to face off against the Liberal's army veteran Matt Moran in a new federal seat.