The Latest Breaking News from Peter Garrett

'Ridiculously stupid': war of words erupts as AUKUS public inquiry hits Newcastle

Peter Garrett hits back at claims the AUKUS Public Inquiry is being run by the Australia Institute.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 11

Subs inquiry: Newcastle 'in the frame' for hosting nuclear submarine base

Newcastle could become the home of an east coast submarine base.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 9

Albanese wants Labor's national conference to 'showcase' the party - but not its AUKUS division

At its worst, the meeting is described as 'a lifeless beast'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 2

Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs

A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.

AAP · Jun 2

Morning Mail: Billionaire wealth surges again, Reynolds repays expenses, new cancer drug hope

Oxfam analysis of rich list shows total wealth of richest has grown by $25bn in a year; trials show treatment can shrink tumours by 30%

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1

Peter Garrett to head independent inquiry into the Aukus submarine pact

Exclusive: Former Labor minister will lead the community-based investigation and report in October

The Guardian - AU · Jun 1

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards.

AAP · Apr 29

Midnight Oil frontman leads 'great Australian mission'

Musician, activist and former politician Peter Garrett is hoping to usher in the next generation of Australians to care for the land as he begins a new role.

AAP · Apr 28

Rob Hirst was not the figurehead of Midnight Oil – but he was its backbone

The death of Rob Hirst from pancreatic cancer at the age of 70 is the close of a long and, in many ways, surprising career.

The Conversation · Jan 21

'Blew our minds': rockers mourn Midnight Oil drummer

Australian music royalty is remembering Midnight Oil founding member and drummer Rob Hirst following his death aged 70.

AAP · Jan 20