Wong warns Australians in Lebanon to ‘leave immediately’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2024
Government 'talking through' Makarrata process, PM says The government is being accused of abandoning its commitment to truth-telling and treaty as the prime minister says it is "talking through" a Makarrata process. AAP · Aug 3, 2024
Catastrophe warning as former judge urges housing right A rights-based approach to housing is needed that enshrines a duty on the state to provide decent homes for everyone, a former judge argues. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
PM walks 'new path' in tackling Indigenous disadvantage Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Government’s focus pivots to economic empowerment for Indigenous Australians in Garma speech Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will switch the government’s focus in Indigenous affairs policy towards the economic empowerment of First Nations communities, in a speech at the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land on Saturday. The Conversation · Aug 2, 2024
Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex The federal government has engaged three external consultants as it considers its options in coming to the aid of cash-strapped regional carrier Rex. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Higgins and Sharaz schemed to ‘ambush’ Reynolds, lawyer tells trial – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Welcome King Charles, farewell the republic as Albanese casts aside lost causes Anthony Albanese can’t escape the powerful symbolism. In October he is due to greet King Charles on Australian soil – hard on the heels of formally burying Labor’s hopes of turning Australia into a republic. The Conversation · Aug 1, 2024
Israel-Hamas war latest: A cease-fire is key to ending the region's cycle of violence, Blinken says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for “all parties” in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that could plunge the region into further conflict The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2024
‘Completely outrageous’: Indigenous leaders condemn worsening Closing the Gap data Annual report finds only five of the 19 measures monitored are considered to be on track The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
Rex’s demise highlights industry’s favouritism of Qantas and Virgin, former watchdog chair says Rod Sims says criticism of Rex’s decision to compete with major operators on capital city routes ignores failures of public policy The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2024
As many as 360 workers sacked at Rex with hundreds more jobs to go Employees reportedly told the airline will no longer operate flights between capital cities The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2024
Guardian Essential poll: almost a third of Australians say they would vote for Trump if they could Survey records 15-point surge in support for Republican presidential nominee since November 2020, with 36% now considering him favourably The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024
Rex forced into trading halt amid questions about the airline’s future The carrier promises to respond to reports that it has called in turnaround experts as Anthony Albanese says the airline is ‘important’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024
AAP · Jul 29, 2024 Airline's future up in the air as shares frozen Rex Airlines has halted trade of its shares following a turbulent period in the boardroom amid rumours consultants were called in to engineer a smooth landing.
AAP · Jul 29, 2024 Albo plays King and gives republic the royal flush Doubt has been cast over the future of Australia's republic movement as the government steps away from the issue, but desire for change could soon reignite.
AAP · Jul 29, 2024 Barnaby wounded as 'bullets' metaphor ricochets The Nationals MP has faced calls to resign from the shadow ministry after urging rallygoers to use their ballots as bullets.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2024 Albanese calls Joyce’s bullet comment ‘a new low’ – as it happened This blog is closed
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024 Morning Mail: the rise of rough sleeping and car sleeping, Matildas survive 11-goal thriller, Jess Fox wins kayak gold Homeless Australians face tough winter; Matildas keep Olympic hopes alive with 6-5 win; stunning final run leads Jess Fox to gold in Paris
AAP · Jul 28, 2024 PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability.
The Conversation · Jul 28, 2024 View from The Hill: Albanese appoints Tony Burke to neutralise immigration issues and sends Clare O'Neil to grapple with housing crisis Anthony Albanese is seeking to neutralise the difficult issues in immigration and former detainees by appointing Tony Burke, a strong political performer, into the challenging Home Affairs portfolio.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024 Albanese clears out entire home affairs ministry in election-ready cabinet reshuffle Clare O’Neil and Andrew Giles axed as Tony Burke steps into home affairs role and also takes on role of immigration minister
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024 Cabinet contenders circle as Giles expected to be moved out of immigration in reshuffle Current ministry seen as too lower house heavy, turning focus to the Senate and who is available to help share the load
AAP · Jul 27, 2024 Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.
AAP · Jul 27, 2024 'Marathon' to rebuild state after Labor return: Minns NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked the Labor faithful who helped him take government, telling them the party has a lot of work to do.