Astronaut reaches for stars with major honour The 2026 Australians of the Year have a jam-packed schedule after receiving their awards at a ceremony in the nation's capital. AAP · Jan 25
Relief, frustration and a surge in fake birthdays: inside Australia’s social media ban for under-16s As social media age restriction looks increasingly likely in the UK, Katie Strick discovers how it’s going for young people in Australia Evening Standard · Jan 25
This 26 January, we should question Australia’s subservience to a different empire: Trump’s America What would it actually take for Australia to ditch Aukus, dispense with the little America cloak and rethink the alliance? The Guardian - AU · Jan 25
Astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg Crowned 2026 Australian Of The Year Astronaut, STEM ambassador and history maker Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been crowned as Australian of the Year for 2026. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 25
Albanese takes safe course, appointing defence chief Greg Moriarty to replace Kevin Rudd Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed the Secretary of the Defence Department, Greg Moriarty, to be Australia’s new ambassador to Washington, succeeding Kevin Rudd, who leaves the position in March. The Conversation · Jan 25
‘Unfathomable’: Australian veterans disgusted by Trump’s claim allied troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontline In casting doubt on Nato’s reliability, US president references Afghanistan campaign – which involved 40,000 Australian troops and left 47 dead The Guardian - AU · Jan 24
‘I’ve been called “bigoted”, “racist”, “homophobic” ... none of that worries me’: outspoken pastoralist causes a stir as NT’s new administrator David Connolly has previously attacked Aboriginal land rights and insulted Anthony Albanese. Now he’s moving into Government House The Guardian - AU · Jan 23
'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones. AAP · Jan 23
Morning Mail: PM offers ‘profound’ apology over Bondi attack; Europe told to stand up for itself; bid to clean up shipping ‘intensified coral bleaching’ Australians reflect in sorrow on national day of mourning after Bondi attack; Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Europe is in ‘Greenland mode’; removing sulphur from fuels allowed more sunlight to hit Great Barrier Reef The Guardian - AU · Jan 22
Silence marks moment of sorrow as Australians mourn victims of Bondi terror attack Survivors join families of victims on stage of Sydney Opera House as PM apologises that nation ‘could not protect your loved ones’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 22
Children cook meals for needy and mourners lay wreaths for Bondi attack victims on national day of mourning Australians urged to do a good deed – or mitzvah – as Anthony Albanese says day is ‘opportunity for us as a nation to wrap our arms around the Jewish community’ The Guardian - AU · Jan 22
Jim Chalmers says Canadian PM’s ‘stunning’ denunciation of Trump is being widely discussed in Australian government Treasurer joins former PM Malcom Turnbull in praising Mark Carney’s comments at the World Economic Forum gathering in Davos The Guardian - AU · Jan 22
'Literally unbelievable': families mourn Bondi victims Families of those killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack are trying to come to terms with their grief as Australia pauses for a national day of mourning. AAP · Jan 21
Criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu may be an offence under Australia’s new hate speech laws, Greens claim Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish community The Guardian - AU · Jan 21
AAP · Jan 21 State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 21 From Hate Speech To Gun Reform: The Key Changes In Labor’s Newly Passed Laws Breaking down Australia’s new hate speech and gun laws passed after the Bondi attack, including who is protected and who is still left out.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Nationals meet after three frontbenchers resign – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jan 20 Federal MPs urge administrator to apologise over posts Criticism continues to mount over "offensive" social media posts by a newly appointed territory administrator, with a call for him to apologise.
The Conversation · Jan 20 It may not be perfect, but history shows Australia cannot turn its back on the UN US President Donald Trump’s invitation of selected world leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, to join a “Board of Peace” has sparked a predictable mix of deep concern and morbid humour.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 20 Albanese condemns ‘antisemitic hate incident’ in which Jewish boys ‘ran for their lives’ in Melbourne Police investigate after Nazi slogans allegedly yelled at schoolboys in St Kilda East on Monday night
AAP · Jan 19 Anti-hate laws pass parliament in late-night sitting Contentious reforms aimed at better protecting the Jewish community have passed parliament, but not without fierce political debate.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19 Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime Exclusive: David Connolly says he won’t publicly express political opinions after he was announced for a role similar to that of a state governor
The Conversation · Jan 19 View from The Hill: Liberals tick off deal on hate crime measures While federal parliament devoted Monday to emotion-filled Bondi condolence speeches, behind the scenes government and opposition inched to a deal to pass on Tuesday Labor’s fall-back measures relating to hate.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19 ‘A home left quieter, clothes still hanging in wardrobes’: emotional MPs pay tribute to Bondi terror attack victims Anthony Albanese moves motion in parliament honouring courage of first responders and affirming right of Jewish Australians to live in peace
AAP · Jan 19 Australia to 'respectfully' consider Gaza board invite An invitation by US President Donald Trump for Australia's prime minister to join world leaders on his Gaza peace board has been welcomed and will be discussed.