PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference Pro-Palestine protesters amassed outside the NSW Labor conference while, inside, the Prime Minister did his best to ignore the chants attacking him. AAP · Jul 27, 2024
Walkouts and shouts of ‘shame’ at NSW Labor conference as Anthony Albanese calls for unity Prime minister Anthony Albanese’s speech boycotted by some union members as protesters rally outside Sydney conference The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2024
NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood. AAP · Jul 26, 2024
Jabiluka decision ends long-running battle and preserves ‘some of the oldest rock art in the world’ ‘There will never be mining’ at Northern Territory site, Albanese says as area becomes part of Kakadu national park The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2024
Australia, Canada and New Zealand leaders urge ceasefire in Gaza to end ‘catastrophic’ situation Prime ministers release joint statement saying they are ‘gravely concerned about the prospect of further escalation across the region’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2024
Morning Mail: Albanese’s cabinet dilemma, FBI questions Trump bullet, Matildas humbled by Germany The prime minister faces a tricky couple of days before replacing two senior ministers; former president may have been hit ‘by shrapnel’, not a bullet The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2024
Linda Burney hailed for ‘courage’ and ‘dedication’ amid departure as minister for Indigenous Australians Burney, a Wiradjuri woman and the first Aboriginal woman to be elected to the federal House of Representatives, has ‘a record of profound firsts’, PM says The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2024
Afternoon Update: Australia’s sanctions on Israeli settlers; farmers take on daylight saving; and what a Trump presidency means for Australia Sanctions imposed in response to ‘beatings, sexual assault and torture of Palestinians’, foreign minister Wong alleges The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2024
Linda Burney and Brendan O'Connor step down from frontbench as Albanese prepares to reshuffle ministry Cabinet ministers Linda Burney and Brendan O'Connor are standing down from the frontbench, opening vacancies for Anthony Albanese to reshuffle his ministry. The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024
Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament. AAP · Jul 25, 2024
Don't rush CFMEU administrator process, minister urges Due processes need to be followed in appointing an administrator to the CFMEU following allegations of criminal elements in the union, a senior minister says. AAP · Jul 23, 2024
Nine Entertainment journalists vote for industrial action – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024
World leaders react to Biden dropping out of US election race Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Israeli President Isaac Herzog among those paying tribute to US president. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2024
Labor has narrow Newspoll lead but behind in other polls; Labor doomed in Queensland A national Newspoll, conducted July 15–19 from a sample of 1,258, gave Labor a 51–49 lead, unchanged from the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (up two), 33% Labor (up one), 13% Greens (steady), 6% One Nation (down one) and 10% for all Others (down two). The Conversation · Jul 21, 2024
AAP · Jul 21, 2024 Australia preparing for a post-Biden world With the US presidential elections fast looming and Joe Biden out of the race, Australia is getting ready to work with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
AAP · Jul 21, 2024 Voters leave Albanese, Dutton as resentment grows Most Australians do not want Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton to be the nation's next prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
Top News · Jul 19, 2024 Australian PM Activates National Coordination Mechanism To Address Tech Outages Australian PM activates National Coordination Mechanism to address tech outages and ensure continuity of essential services.
AAP · Jul 19, 2024 Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2024 CrowdStrike has ‘issued a fix’ to Windows outage – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Jul 19, 2024 Basketball star named as Labor pick for Queensland seat Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.
AAP · Jul 19, 2024 Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue As technology evolves, so do criminals, and the government must update its infrastructure and standards to keep Australians safe, an expert has urged.
AAP · Jul 19, 2024 PM warns US political split affecting world standing As speculation swirls over Joe Biden's campaign, Anthony Albanese warns the polarisation in US politics is not helping its global reputation.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2024 Palestinian-Australian charged with trespass after allegedly refusing to leave Anthony Albanese’s electorate office Sarah Shaweesh says she entered the prime minister’s office as a constituent seeking information about her family’s declined visa application
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2024 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Joe Hockey on how Australia should navigate a second Trump term American politics has become weekly high drama.
AAP · Jul 18, 2024 Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll Labor has revealed another federal candidate in a crucial Queensland seat as it plays down murmurs it is planning for an early election.