Australia to provide $105m in Ukraine aid Australia will provide lethal military aid to Ukraine including missiles and ammunition as part of a new $105 million package of support. AAP · Feb 28, 2022
Tough Law helps Perth to NBL win A tough effort from import Vic Law helped Perth overcome another poor start to beat Tasmania JackJumpers in Launceston and end their three-match NBL losing run AAP · Feb 28, 2022
‘So angry’: Scott Morrison faces Liberal uprising over dumped election plan NSW Liberals are on the brink of civil war as party bosses try to hurriedly revive a failed deal to end a long-running dispute over preselections. The New Daily · Feb 28, 2022
Revealed: the qualities you want in a PM Let's be honest, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese are on notice. The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2022
If Aus Has ‘A Lot Of Room’ For Ukrainian Refugees It Better Free Those In Immigration Detention Scott Morrison said there was “quite a lot of room" for Ukrainian refugees in Australia but apparently there's not enough room for the Muruguppan family or the 32 refugees detained indefinitely in Melbourne’s Park Hotel. Pedestrian.tv · Feb 28, 2022
Labor maintains big federal Newspoll lead and is likely to win in South Australia This week’s Newspoll gives Labor a 55-45 lead over the Coalition, which is unchanged since the previous poll a fortnight ago. The Conversation · Feb 28, 2022
‘Do not go’: 20 Australians express interest in travelling to Ukraine to fight Russia Josh Frydenberg warns against travelling to conflict zone as government confirms $4m in funding for military assistance The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022
Ukraine embassy fielding calls from Australians wanting to join fight against Russia Ukraine's representative in Australia says his embassy has fielded about 20 calls today from people who want to go to his country and help battle the Russian forces. ABC News · Feb 27, 2022
Security committee to finalise Ukraine aid The national security committee will meet on Tuesday to finalise what lethal aid Australia will provide Ukraine along with other forms of support. AAP · Feb 27, 2022
Scare-mongering on China is a threat to our democracy, and responsible media must guard against it There is a great deal more at stake than national security in Scott Morrison’s hyper-partisan and grossly dishonest accusation that Anthony Albanese and his deputy, Richard Marles, are carrying the hopes of the Chinese regime at the forthcoming election. The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022
The federal election campaign hasn't officially started but parties are already spending big on online advertising The federal election campaign hasn't officially begun, but online advertising dollars are flowing, voters are being targeted — and some parties are spending bigger than others. ABC News · Feb 27, 2022
Labor retains 55-45 Newspoll lead, with less than 90 days remaining until election Anthony Albanese’s ALP has retained a 10-point lead over Scott Morrison’s Coalition in the latest Newspoll released on Sunday night. The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022
Labor maintains 55-45% Newspoll lead despite elevation of 'national security' issues Labor has maintained a 55-45% two-party lead in a Newspoll that also sees Anthony Albanese registering good personal ratings, against a background that has elevated national security issues. The Conversation · Feb 27, 2022
Scott Morrison’s Beijing attacks risk serious consequences Scott Morrison's attacks on China for not condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine are heightening tensions for no strategic gain, an expert has warned. The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022 ‘Isn’t this the role of government?’: Peter Dutton panned for setting up fundraiser for flood victims Critics mock on social media but Scott Morrison says he doesn’t understand backlash
ABC News · Feb 27, 2022 Australia to help send weapons via NATO to support Ukraine in war against Russia Australia will pour money into a Western-led effort to help arm Ukrainian soldiers trying to repel the Russian invasion as the conflict intensifies.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022 Australia to provide ‘lethal aid’ to Ukraine as it fights invading Russian troops Prime minister says Moscow ‘must pay a heavy price’ after Labor warns China it should not ‘take comfort’ from attack on Ukraine
AAP · Feb 26, 2022 Russia must pay heavy price: Morrison Scott Morrison says Russia must pay a heavy price for the invasion of the Ukraine and is now considering "lethal aid" though NATO.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022 Many Queensland schools to close as ‘unpredictable’ weather continues – as it happened Follow the latest updates live
The Canberra Times · Feb 26, 2022 Climate, health top your concerns going into federal election campaign ACM readers say climate action, health and political integrity are the defining issues of the 2022 federal election
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022 Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022 From a China frenzy to casual transphobia, PM is on the hunt for disaffected but highly motivated voters Scott Morrison has spent the past week hot on the trail of two wars – one lethal, the other cultural – as he tries to sniff out a path to election victory
The New Daily · Feb 25, 2022 Supreme Court’s preselection ruling is a major blow to Scott Morrison and his NSW party-room allies Some of Scott Morrison's closest party-room allies could face internal challenges for their seats after a High Court decision handed down Friday.
The Conversation · Feb 25, 2022 Morrison turns blowtorch on China for being soft on Russia Scott Morrison and his ministers have strongly attacked China over its failure to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine or to use its influence to press President Putin to pull back.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2022 Australia has virtually zero economic leverage over Moscow Experts say Australia has few options for sanctions against Russia given the negligible trade between the two nations