Half of all Australian landlords claimed rental losses against their taxes, ATO reveals – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jun 26, 2025
O’Brien accepts invite to Chalmers roundtable – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2025
Protein review – gym-obsessed serial killer bites off more than he can chew Tony Burke’s moreish, messy debut thriller about an iron-pumping cannibal who sparks a turf war between drug gangs excels in narky repartee The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Man who faked marriage denies election death threats A chicken shop owner who had his permanent residency revoked after faking his marriage has faced court for allegedly threatening a political candidate. AAP · May 28, 2025
Creative Australia chair to retire following Khaled Sabsabi biennale controversy Robert Morgan is expected to be replaced by the First Nations playwright and creative director Wesley Enoch The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2025
Trump called for 100% tariff on foreign films a day after Jon Voight proposed ‘limited’ tariffs Actor was assigned by Trump to come up with a plan to save Hollywood, but his proposal only included tariffs ‘in certain limited circumstances’ The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2025
Trump movie tariffs will hammer Hollywood Down Under The latest US tariff announcement targeting films made outside the US, is sending "shockwaves" through the screen industry. AAP · May 5, 2025
Coalition to cut 10% of Creative Australia funding to divert to Melbourne Jewish Arts Quarter Costings announcement follows the high-profile withdrawal of artist Khaled Sabsabi’s appointment as Australia’s Venice Biennale representative The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2025
‘Sick of being ignored’: galvanised by Gaza, Australian Muslims aim to exert new political power at the election Campaigns that have sprung up to energise Australia’s 650,000 voting-age Muslims say the ramifications will extend well beyond 3 May The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025
Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks. AAP · Apr 18, 2025
This election, disinformation is swirling on Chinese social media. Here’s how it spreads Since 2024, the RECapture research team has been monitoring political disinformation and advertising in Australia. The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025
Labor denounces Dutton’s ‘savage’ plan to cut net overseas migration by 100,000 if elected Opposition leader says he is ‘not worried’ about backlash from business as he doubles down on Coalition plan after months of confusion The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025
Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza An independent candidate challenging a minister is pointing to Labor's silence on a mass grave found in Gaza as a double standard that ignores injustices. AAP · Apr 4, 2025
Palpable anger in the suburbs sets up poll battleground For the first time pundits' eyes will be on two safe seats on election night as fallout from the Gaza war ignites a serious electoral challenge for ministers. AAP · Apr 3, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025 Safety concerns force Tony Burke to abandon plan to address western Sydney prayer event Home affairs minister leaves Ramadan event after federal police learn of possible disruption from protestors angry at Labor’s response to Gaza war
AAP · Mar 26, 2025 Workers and employers face choice at upcoming election Workers and their bosses will be given different workplace choices at the upcoming federal election, with a key change making it easier to move to a new job.
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
AAP · Mar 24, 2025 Mass letter urges arts minister to act over Venice snub Protests against the dumping of Australia's art team for the Venice Biennale continue, with hundreds of artists and curators demanding government action.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025 American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat following outrage An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Hate speech laws based on race, say Muslim groups The discovery of an explosives-laden caravan revealed to be a hoax has prompted hasty new laws that protect only some Australians, Muslim groups say.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025 Baby wombat-snatching US influencer apologises and says she was ‘concerned’ for Australian animal Sam Jones, who left Australia on Friday, posted a 900-word statement questioning outrage in country where ‘slaughter of wombats’ is permitted
Bored Panda · Mar 14, 2025 “Coward”: US Woman Who Snatched Baby Wombat, Angered Locals, Is Out Of Australia The American influencer who disgusted Australians after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has left the country. The post “Coward”: US Woman Who Snatched Baby Wombat, Angered Locals, Is Out Of Australia first appeared on Bored Panda.
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Who is Sam Jones? Influencer breaks silence after wombat video enrages Australia Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the social media star’s cruel act
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 US influencer who sparked outrage after snatching baby wombat flees Australia Sam Jones quietly departed on Friday as the Australian government began reviewing her visa status
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 14, 2025 Influencer Sam Jones Has Left Australia After Backlash Over Viral Wombat Video "There's never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia."