The Latest Breaking News from Guardian Australia

NSW Police have launched investigations into election-related violence, harassment, and vandalism-including poo smears on campaign ads.

Ahead of federal election, parties have also reported arson threats and alleged attempts to intimidate diaspora communities

In front of a crowd of party faithful last weekend, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton referred to the ABC, Guardian Australia and other news platforms as “hate media”. The language was extreme, the inference being these outlets were not simply doing their jobs, but attacking him and his side of politics…

Opposition leader says opening of parliament is an appropriate time for ceremonies but that acknowledgment on planes is ‘over the top’

Correspondence uncovered by Guardian Australia shows that Lang Hancock pleaded with state authorities to return two children, though he later denied claims that one of them was his daughter

Critics compare Coalition leader to Donald Trump while Labor communications minister suggests Dutton is ‘afraid of scrutiny’

In Australia, dating apps have been hit with lawsuits and new regulation, while their profits are declining worldwide

Guardian Australia has asked every police jurisdiction how it assesses risk in family violence offenders to get a better understanding of how the system should work

Department remains concerned over ads depicting candidates in military fatigues jumping from planes, serving on tour and holding rifles