Canberra Anzac dawn service draws 18,000 strong crowd Photos from the 2022 Anzac Dawn Service at the war memorial. The Canberra Times · Apr 24, 2022
Anzac Day commemorated; ABC reviewing presenter’s social media activity – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2022
Morning mail: Anzac Day commemorations return post-Covid, Macron re-elected, extinction warnings fall on deaf ears Monday: Australians pay respects to fallen soldiers as Anzac Day commemorations return after Covid disruptions. Plus: Emmanuel Macron defeats far right’s Marine Le Pen for French presidency The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2022
Scott Morrison's use of 'blessed' thrust NDIS back into spotlight, raising questions neither side is prepared to answer A political scuffle over the Prime Minister's clumsy use of the word "blessed" has thrust the NDIS back into the spotlight and triggered important questions about the scheme's sustainability. However, they are questions that neither side of politics is yet prepared to answer. ABC News · Apr 24, 2022
Anzac services return amid Ukraine plight Australians have gathered in large numbers at events across the country and overseas to mark Anzac Day, as war once again threatens Europe. AAP · Apr 24, 2022
‘Worst it’s ever been’: a threatened species alarm sounds during the election campaign – and is ignored Warnings of dramatically escalating extinctions in Australia over the next two decades seem to be falling on deaf ears The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2022
View from The Hill: Could going too negative on 'teals' do Liberals more harm than good? As the government fights for its life, John Howard, the Liberals’ living icon, has been on the campaign trail. The Conversation · Apr 24, 2022
No Sunday sleep-in for campaigners Sunday was no rest day for those campaigning, as Scott Morrison made a prickly new friend. The Canberra Times · Apr 24, 2022
Scott Morrison says Chinese military base in Solomon Islands would be 'red line' for Australia, US Scott Morrison says the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has assured him there will be no Chinese military bases and dismisses suggestions Australia's foreign aid cuts contributed to the security pact between the two nations. ABC News · Apr 24, 2022
Scott Morrison condemns Labor of tactics over Liu ad; Daniel Andrews attacks ‘cruel’ trans debate; 17 Covid deaths – As it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022
Northern Territory Senate hopefuls promise a 'shake-up' in fight against family violence The Northern Territory's two main Senate candidates are both running hard on the issue of domestic and family violence, as rates in the territory soar well above the national average. ABC News · Apr 23, 2022
Federal election second week: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese campaign, in pictures All eyes were on the leaders as Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese hit the hustings for the second week of the 2022 federal election campaign. ABC News · Apr 23, 2022
Here's where your political leaders have been in the election campaign so far With COVID-19 pulling the handbrake on Anthony Albanese's roadshow almost a fortnight into the election campaign, it's a good time a time to look at where the nation's leaders have been concentrating their political firepower. ABC News · Apr 23, 2022
Australian government misses compensation deadline for victims of alleged war crimes Brereton report recommended swift payments to victims as ‘the morally right thing to do’ instead of waiting for court rulings The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022 ‘We still don’t see ourselves’: as leaders court Indian-Australians, a new generation wants more than empty gestures With the pain of the India travel ban still fresh, a community that will decide who wins in May is looking for genuine engagement and a seat at the table
Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2022 Election diary: Hunter seats bursting with voters The close of the electoral rolls this week showed that Paterson is the second largest seat out of 151 in Australia.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022 Scott Morrison refuses press conference as John Howard calls teal independents ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ Warringah MP Zali Steggall accuses former prime minister of using ‘appalling sexist language’
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 Labor's Jim Chalmers suggests foreign aid cuts partly to blame for Solomon Islands pact with China Foreign aid cuts by Australia are partly to blame for the controversial security deal between China and Solomon Islands, says Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 Macquarie, Australia's most marginal seat, set for a tight federal election battle in 2022 Labor holds the NSW seat of Macquarie, on the outskirts of Sydney, with a margin of just 0.2 per cent, setting the scene for a close battle at the federal election.
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 WA Premier Mark McGowan's child discharged from hospital after COVID-19 battle Mr McGowan's office confirms his child has left hospital after after being admitted with COVID-19 in a "serious condition."
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2022 US warns Solomon Islands against China military base as Australian MPs trade blame Treasurer Josh Frydenberg refuses to say when Australia first knew of pact between Solomon Islands and China
ABC News · Apr 23, 2022 The Greens unveil $17 billion renewable energy plan to support solar battery uptake as part of 2022 federal election pitch The Greens want to offer Australians grants of up to $10,000 and loans of $50,000 to install solar batteries. It's part of a $17 billion plan announced as part of their federal election campaign.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022 Coalition MPs urge caution over ‘redundant’ bill to exclude trans women from female sport While some government moderates say Australia’s sporting codes are already managing the issue, the Christian lobby warns issue is not ‘going away’
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022 Covid funding to states should be extended, Daniel Andrews says Victorian government wants extension of commonwealth funding arrangement to combat pandemic
The Canberra Times · Apr 22, 2022 ACM Pub Test: Leaders' debate 'kind of swung me' Ash Laing is a first-time voter and his contribution to the ACM Pub Test has made him notice a lot more about politics.