Myanmar backflip on Sean Turnell’s amnesty leaves government ‘deeply concerned’ – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023
Morning Mail: Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt honoured, Albanese fights for voice Body image activist from South Australia takes the top national award; PM urges opponents to see the national interest; and pro-Russian tennis fans quizzed by police The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023
How a crime wave in Alice Springs grew into a national political crisis Anthony Albanese may have only been in Alice Springs for a few hours, but the reality of the town's problems have been all too apparent to local residents and community leaders, who have spent months desperately calling for something to change. ABC News · Jan 25, 2023
Mission for Aussies to love their bodies Taryn Brumfitt will use her platform as Australian of the Year to teach one million school children about body positivity. AAP · Jan 25, 2023
Total alcohol ban won’t solve problems in Alice Springs, say Indigenous groups Traditional owners fear punitive and race-based solutions could inflame tensions, and that the ‘impact of colonisation’ needs to be addressed The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023
Body image campaigner Taryn Brumfitt is 2023 Australian of the Year Taryn Brumfitt, a body image campaigner whose work has been recognised internationally, is the 2023 Australian of the Year. The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023
'Disaster' in Alice Springs stems from Intervention, traditional owners say, as fresh alcohol bans loom High rates of crime and alcohol-fuelled violence plaguing Alice Springs are a legacy of the now-repealed Northern Territory Intervention, a senior traditional owner says, as the potential return of blanket alcohol bans loom. ABC News · Jan 25, 2023
Taryn Brumfitt: body image activist named 2023 Australian of the Year Adelaide writer and speaker directed Netflix documentary about women’s body loathing and her path to accepting her own skin The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023
‘My door is open’: Anthony Albanese challenges political foes to contribute to voice legislation PM’s call comes as Greens face party split on issue and Liberals signal they will oppose the proposal The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2023
New alcohol restrictions, funding promises and the potential return of blanket alcohol bans. Here's what's been announced for Alice Springs New restrictions on the sale of alcohol have come into effect in Alice Springs, following the prime minister's whirlwind visit to the outback town. Here's what we know. ABC News · Jan 25, 2023
Labor maintains lead over Coalition in both federal and NSW Resolve polls A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted January 17-22 from a sample of 1,606 people, has given Labor 42% of the primary vote (steady since early December), the Coalition 29% (down one), the Greens 11% (steady), One Nation 6% (up two), the UAP 2% (steady), independents 8% (steady) and… The Conversation · Jan 25, 2023
Tangentyere Council in Alice Springs blasts previous Northern Territory liquor bans as 'punitive' Residents of Alice Springs’ town camps aren’t supportive of a return of blanket alcohol bans, a local Aboriginal council says, as a snap review ordered by the prime minister begins. ABC News · Jan 24, 2023
Senator may go against party room on voice – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023
Indigenous elders welcome Alice Springs alcohol curbs but plead for more help Measures announced by Anthony Albanese seen as a good first step but politicians urged to follow up with aid for ‘neglected’ remote communities The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023
The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023 'Opt-out' alcohol bans in prospect for Indigenous communities after PM's Alice Springs visit New temporary restrictions on takeaway sales and the prospect of reimposed bans on alcohol in Indigenous communities – with “opt-out” provisions – have followed Anthony Albanese’s Tuesday visit to crisis-ridden Alice Springs.
Reuters · Jan 24, 2023 Australia limits alcohol sales in Alice Springs amid crime wave Australia will limit the sale of alcohol and consider wider bans to control spiralling alcohol-fuelled violence in a central region, in the run-up to a referendum on Indigenous recognition that is shining a light on deep social divisions.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023 Government announces immediate restrictions on alcohol sales in Alice Springs to quell crime spike Anthony Albanese also outlined $50m in funding and appointment of central Australian regional controller to coordinate law-and-order plan
ABC News · Jan 24, 2023 New alcohol restrictions announced for Alice Springs after PM's visit amid crime spike, review to reconsider wider bans New alcohol restrictions will be introduced in Alice Springs after days of political and media pressure over crime and alcohol-fuelled violence.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023 Afternoon Update: Albanese in Alice Springs amid crime crisis; another California shooting; and a stone age comet returns Prime minister arrives as Northern Territory police hose down opposition leader’s call for federal action to restore order
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023 Penny Wong and Richard Marles to head to France in effort to heal Aukus rift Australia’s foreign and defence ministers to join French counterparts for ‘2+2’ meeting, the first since relations cooled in 2021 over pact with US and UK
The New Daily · Jan 24, 2023 Watch: PM to visit NT, Tragic end to police pursuit Watch: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will visit Alice Springs today. A police pursuit in Sydney has come to a fiery and tragic end. A 19-year-old man is
ABC News · Jan 24, 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese flies into Alice Springs amid calls for action on alcohol-fuelled crime crisis Anthony Albanese will join Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles on the trip, after days of pressure from the federal opposition and national media.
Fortune · Jan 23, 2023 Bill Gates just invested in a climate startup trying to get cows to burp less From advanced nuclear reactor to feed that makes cows less gassy, Bill Gates' climate tech portfolio just keeps growing.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023 New alcohol restrictions for Alice Springs amid law and order crisis – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023 Morning Mail: defence budget ‘not limitless’, Marles warns; Albanese’s approval dips; Djokovic on fire Defence minister does not rule out an overseas build of Australia’s first nuclear submarine