Croc vision pulled after 2032 rowing coverage complaint A UK broadcaster has pulled crocodile vision after complaints over its coverage of a controversial 2032 Olympic rowing site. AAP · Sep 22
What a croc: 2032 rowing report slammed as 'fake news' A UK report on a regional river selected to host 2032 rowing events has been slammed as fake news amid accusations it used incorrect crocodile footage. AAP · Sep 21
After the EU’s offer to Canada, could Australia also embrace a ‘Eurovision’? Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s bold move to have Canada join the European Union (EU) as an “associate member” has led to discussion of Australia following in Canada’s footsteps. After all, Australia has been represented in the Eurovision song contest since 2015, so why not join the EU? The Conversation · Sep 20
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Matt Canavan on why One Nation is ‘not really compatible’ as a Coalition partner With less than two years to go before the next federal election, Nationals leader Matt Canavan knows his time in Parliament could be running out, with polling showing his Senate seat representing Queensland may be under threat. The Conversation · Sep 17
Labor floats idea to let AI use artists' work for free AI companies could have free rein over content without paying creators if they strike deals with enough rights holders, a leaked options paper has revealed. AAP · Sep 15
Andrew Hastie knew taking on Pauline Hanson would cost him. Liberals are divided over the price of following suit While supporters and rivals of Hastie back his stance on One Nation, some are asking why the party isn’t doing more The Guardian - AU · Sep 11
Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan White House warns trading partners against ‘imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion’ on US tech sector The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
MPs slam major leader over 'feminised' education claim Politicians are lining up to condemn claims feminised education is fuelling misogyny, arguing schools should teach boys respect and healthy relationships. AAP · Sep 7
Is Australia’s school system ‘anti-boy’? Nationals leader Matt Canavan says boys are “sick and tired of the feminisation” of Australia’s curriculum. The Conversation · Sep 4
Coalition plan to cut tobacco excise by 80% ‘will kill people,’ Labor says amid public health alarm Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan claim drastic cut to price of cigarettes and moves to legalise vapes will combat illicit tobacco trade The Guardian - AU · Sep 3
'I've signed body parts': Albanese steadfast on GST The prime minister has no intention of ending a deal costing federal taxpayers more than $6 billion a year to stuff the coffers of the wealthy WA government. AAP · Aug 24
Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to stage election stunts targeting Albanese and others Church director tells parliamentary inquiry reporting by Nine newspapers a ‘complete lie’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
Anti-abortion rhetoric is becoming entrenched in Australian right-wing politics Earlier this week, Queensland Nationals MP Llew O’Brien introduced a so-called “born alive” bill into the House of Representatives. The Conversation · Aug 20
Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions. AAP · Aug 17
AAP · Aug 13 Nationals push for stronger parental leave for fathers The party representing regional Australia wants more babies and has developed a policy to ensure men are present for life's big moment.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter gets $2.5bn bailout package from federal and NSW governments Rio Tinto said in December it may cease operations at the Tomago aluminium smelter at the end of its current electricity supply contract
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Coalition to back Hanson’s migration policy despite pledging to fight One Nation Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan to support bill barring overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home
AAP · Aug 10 Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments An ex-Liberal Party member turned lobbyist has been questioned at an integrity probe over payments made to a colleague's wife for services she did not render.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2 Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’ One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27 Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan Jones
The Guardian - AU · Jul 24 Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’ Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with US
AAP · Jul 5 Huge energy bill blowout due to past 'denial and delay' Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's handling of the power grid, despite coalition figures pointing to a $23 billion blowout in consumer costs.
AAP · Jul 4 Canada's Tim Tam bargain riles up Nationals leader Nationals leader Matt Canavan has leveraged the beloved Tim Tam to make his party's cost-of-living case at a state conference.
AAP · Jul 2 Hopes for national gun buyback fade as deadline expires National firearms reforms are drifting off target after a deadline for states and territories to sign up for an Australia-wide buyback lapsed.
AAP · Jun 23 One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense' Anthony Albanese has pushed back on Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to be a monoculture, citing the nation's World Cup squad as proof of its diversity.