'Missed opportunity' as sacred sites legislation passes An authority which safeguards sacred sites has expressed disappointment over the passing of legislation it says it was not properly consulted on. AAP · May 16, 2025
Anti-corruption chief quits role over workplace claims A finalised report into allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the office of a prominent anti-corruption commissioner has prompted his resignation. AAP · May 14, 2025
Explore the Best Mid-Strength Drinks: The Emerging Category Gaining Popularity Tap into this hot new drinks category with our round-up of the best mid-strength tipples Evening Standard · May 13, 2025
NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime The ongoing mass incarceration of youth offenders in a crime-ridden territory will only fuel repeat offending, the opposition says. AAP · May 13, 2025
Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End More prison beds and a crackdown on parents who don't send their kids to school are among a territory government's big-ticket budget promises. AAP · May 12, 2025
Uranium miner backs off challenge to Jabiluka decision A bid to overturn a decision not to renew the controversial Jabiluka mineral lease looks set to be abandoned as Rio Tinto moves to take over a uranium miner. AAP · May 12, 2025
‘Not a single person shied away’: how a year chronicling end-of-life stories changed one photographer Julian Kingma travelled Australia photographing the lives and deaths of people who accessed assisted dying, and those who care for them. He thinks about death differently now The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2025
Labor likely to gain 5 senators, cementing the left’s Senate dominance I previously wrote about the Senate the morning after the election. About half the Senate is elected at each House of Representatives election. Those up for election include six senators out of 12 for every state and all four territory senators. So 40 of the 76 senators were up for… The Conversation · May 9, 2025
Albanese, Trump in 'very warm' election triumph chat Tariffs and AUKUS were among issues discussed between the prime minister and US President Donald Trump following Labor's big election victory. AAP · May 5, 2025
Paul Mescal, Stormzy and the return of rep – National Theatre boss reveals her risky debut season With star names, a Hamlet in shades, orgiastic murder and a miners’ strike musical, Indhu Rubasingham promises something for all. But can she attract newcomers while keeping diehards happy? And is she having sleepless nights? The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025
'Needs to stop': fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws Another bail crackdown has been triggered by a store owner's fatal stabbing in a crime-hit territory, but critics are calling for more to be done. AAP · Apr 29, 2025
Leaked document shows two threatened species could be wiped out at Middle Arm development site Exclusive: Conservation advocates say assessment shows controversial NT project ‘shouldn’t get past the starting gun’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025
Election Diary: a cost-of-living election where neither leader can tell you the price of eggs The fourth election debate was the most idiosyncratic of the four head-to-head contests between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025
Australian election mini and micro party guide: how to avoid a vote you might regret in the Senate Behind unassuming names lurk parties with some hair-raising and eccentric views. And others that are pretty much what they say they are The Guardian - AU · Apr 25, 2025
AAP · Apr 24, 2025 Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper's death Floral tributes have been placed outside a supermarket where a beloved store owner was stabbed to death after confronting a man allegedly shoplifting.
AAP · Apr 24, 2025 Findings loom on Indigenous teen fatally shot by police A coroner will hand down her findings into the death of Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker, who was shot dead by a police officer at a outback community.
AAP · Apr 23, 2025 Urgent bail reform after store owner's fatal stabbing Urgent bail reforms are set to be introduced after a teenager handed himself in to police following the fatal stabbing of a store owner.
Newslaundry · Apr 22, 2025 Few kilometres from PM’s residence, Delhi slum residents still defecate in open, despite ODF claims Every morning when he’s in Delhi, the prime minister wakes up at his residence in 7, Lok Kalyan Marg – a sprawling 12-acre complex with gardens inhabited by peacocks and other wildlife.
AAP · Apr 22, 2025 Santos gets final tick for flagship Barossa gas project Santos has received final approval to start production on its flagship $5.8 billion Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea after years of legal delays.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025 Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton says he ‘believes’ in climate change; Price accuses media of Maga pile-on; and a human book chain Labor has seized on Peter Dutton’s comments about global heating in last night’s leaders’ debate
The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025 Labor and the Greens likely to gain Senate seats at the election As well as the election for the full House of Representatives, there will be an election on May 3 for 40 of the 76 senators. The 72 state senators have six-year terms, with half of them up for election every three years. The four territory senators are all up for…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2025 Decline of drama at school prompts UK training drive for backstage work The National Theatre is worried about a shortage of skills from costume designers, to set creators, to computer technicians
The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2025 One of Australia’s oldest cold cases: why after 90 years a family is still waiting for justice Northern Territory coronial findings into the 1934 disappearance of Dhäkiyarr Wirrpanda have opened old wounds
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025 ‘A history of family violence’: in the NT, a mother’s loss and a police system in dire need of overhaul No crime scene was established after Mona’s daughter died. She speaks publicly about the death for the first time to ensure it is not forgotten and to urge action