Pakistan's Masood out to stop touring captain hoodoo Pakistan's new skipper Shan Masood has hit the ground running in his new job and needs to if he wants to compete with the world's best Test side. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
Harris backs record after poor dismissal for PM's XI Things are evenly poised after two days of cricket at Manuka Oval, with the Prime Minister's XI 2-149 in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 9-391 declared. AAP · Dec 7, 2023
'Keep the glow': tributes flow for courageous MP Murphy Anthony Albanese has led tributes on the floor of parliament to the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, praising her determination and resilience. AAP · Dec 6, 2023
New preventative detention laws pass parliament Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament. AAP · Dec 5, 2023
Thalidomide memorial offers 'recognition and respect' A national site of recognition to thalidomide survivors and their families has been unveiled in Canberra, following a formal government apology. AAP · Nov 30, 2023
Bans on Nazi symbols and salute pass lower house New laws banning public displays of Nazi symbols have passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Over-the-counter cannabis pain relief on the horizon Australians may be able to buy cannabis pain relief without a prescription in about 12 months with final clinical trials underway for a dissolvable tablet. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life A newly released stateless refugee is slowly rebuilding his life but with an ankle monitor and curfews, he feels held back from fully adjusting. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
Labor senator Dodson urges youth to lead reconciliation Outgoing Indigenous senator Pat Dodson says Australia is at a crossroads and must continue to work towards reconciliation despite the failed voice referendum. AAP · Nov 29, 2023
War medic Down Under as Ukraine calls for more aid Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called for more military help as his country heads into winter and continues to try and repel the Russian invasion. AAP · Nov 28, 2023
Morning Mail: distress over tax debt letters; whistleblower’s motives revealed; Hamas hostages released Alarm at ATO warnings of ‘on hold’ arrears; Israelis and foreign nationals in new group freed from Gaza The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2023
Indigenous art work serves to honour Legacy centenary An artwork of 100 Indigenous food bowls will go on display at the Australian War Memorial marking the centenary of the veterans' charity, Legacy. AAP · Nov 24, 2023
‘We deserve our fair share’: state Labor leaders clash with federal government over infrastructure plan Albanese government move to make states pay at least 50% of new infrastructure project bills receives pushback from premiers The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023
Afternoon Update: Australia ‘paralysed’ in Gaza response, UN official says; CommBank records $2.5bn profit; and radio host missing in crocodile waters World ‘staring into the abyss’, UN special rapporteur says, as Israel’s foreign minister acknowledges growing international pressure for ceasefire The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023 Afternoon Update: US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria; ANZ posts record profit; and Japan’s answers to the perfect power nap Third airstrike on Syria in less than three weeks fuels concerns of a regional escalation of the Israel-Hamas war
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2023 Afternoon Update: Albanese to meet Xi; two boys killed in Sydney crash; social media influencers create AI clones for content PM says he is looking forward to ‘constructive dialogue’ with Australia’s ‘most important trading partner’
The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023 Albanese to echo Whitlam as he prays for a good harvest in Xi talks The prime minister will visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Monday morning before a significant meeting with China’s president, Xi Jinping
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2023 Peter Dutton fails to find support for audit of government’s Indigenous spending Australia will repeat the mistakes of the past if government Indigenous expenditure is not audited, says opposition leader
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan to lead Victoria; surging petrol prices fuel inflation; and the US government sues Amazon Labor MPs elect Jacinta Allan to be premier, replacing the retiring Daniel Andrews
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023 Afternoon Update: furore over Jacinta Price’s ‘offensive’ remarks; minister blocks release of Qatar papers; and Hunter Biden indicted Fallout from Coalition senator’s National Press Club speech reverberates as Linda Burney and Adam Bandt weigh in
The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023 Afternoon Update: Jacinta Price says colonialism had no ongoing negative impact; Presbyterian ban on welcome to country; and ‘alien’ mummies in Mexico The no campaign leader said colonialism had a ‘positive impact’ at her speech at the National Press Club
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023 Developer ‘deeply regrets’ comments – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023 Afternoon Update: Dutton accused of spreading falsehood about yes advocate; calls for fresh Qantas board; and a wine flood in Portugal Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023 The week in parliament: a rowdy protest, ‘aggressive’ MP behaviour and then the pressure cooker blows Qatar Airways decision and questions to Richard Marles raise hackles, NSW Liberals jostle for Senate seat and Trump’s gift to UAP’s Ralph Babet
The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023 Afternoon Update: Possible secret graves at Stolen Generations institution; one dead in WA shooting; and 48 species added to threatened list Multiple sites of possible ‘clandestine’ burials discovered on grounds of Kinchela boys’ home in NSW