Morning Mail: One Nation’s undercover videos, Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ fortune, Farage v Binface Pauline Hanson staffer accused of impersonating progressive activists to create online content The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Monoculture threatens nation's security, minister warns One Nation's policies would jeopardise relations around the world and risk the safety of Australians, Foreign Minister Penny Wong warns. AAP · Aug 13
Rural Aussies die young amid major healthcare shortfall Rural people rely on fundraising, grants and donations from mining companies to keep their health services running, as an inquiry hears of Medicare shortfalls. AAP · Aug 13
I protested against Pauline Hanson 28 years ago – now my teenager is doing the same thing In 1998, when I was in year 11, my friends and I wagged school to protest against the One Nation leader. Now my daughter has joined the school walkout The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Former Australian Bishop Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Indigenous Men on 13 Charges Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
‘Melancholic fantasy’: Wong escalates Labor rhetoric against Hanson, condemning ‘monoculture’ comment Foreign affairs minister and first Asian-Australian to serve in federal cabinet to use Lowy Institute address to criticise politicians stoking racial divisions The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
Hunter students condemn rise of One Nation as thousands skip school A gathering in Civic Park on Thursday followed thousands of students walking out of class to protest Pauline Hanson's One Nation. Newcastle Herald · Aug 13
Australian jury convicts former Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men An Australian jury has convicted former Catholic bishop Christopher Saunders of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men The Independent UK · Aug 13
‘Everything is on the line’: students shun calls to stay in school and join anti-Hanson protests across Australia High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racism The Guardian - AU · 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. AAP · Aug 13
Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men. AAP · Aug 13
Death in custody legal action against police dropped Legal action to find out who decided not to prosecute police officers who restrained a young Aboriginal man just before he died has been dropped. AAP · Aug 13
Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts. AAP · Aug 13
Connection to Country cited as accused murderer bailed A woman charged with murder has won her bid for bail after a judge found there were "unusual reasons" to release her ahead of her trial. AAP · Aug 13
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13 David McBride leaves prison on parole after being jailed for leaking Afghanistan war documents Attorney general grants former army lawyer’s release after 27 months in jail
AAP · Aug 12 Liberal senator rebuked for personal policy 'Odyssey' The coalition's housing spokesman has come under fire for comments suggesting those on lower incomes should accept living in poorly built homes.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Albanese hints at deal on gambling and says ‘absolutely false’ that sports betting is country’s major gambling addiction – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Victorian police investigate allegation a car drove deliberately at speed towards anti-racism protester ‘Peaceful community rally’ of more than 150 people was walking in Broadmeadows when car travelling in same direction allegedly approached
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Barnaby Joyce claims One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties in Australia’ as former candidate’s comments surface One Nation MP says failed WA candidate’s comments describing same-sex attraction as a mental illness are ‘highly offensive’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to four
AAP · Aug 12 Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 First Nations woman reported DV concerns days before she was allegedly murdered by ex-partner, Queensland police say Officers were called to a property south of Brisbane at 12.27am on Wednesday, where a woman could not be revived
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12 Victoria’s new First Nations body asks government to axe bill that will scrap prisoners’ ‘open air’ rights Gellung Warl, which was established as part of the treaty process, says bill would erode the basic rights of people in prison
AAP · Aug 12 Bondi hero still in physical pain as assault case axed A man who has been celebrated as an Australian hero for disarming a Bondi Beach gunman has had two charges thrown out.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Morning Mail: Coalition backs One Nation policy, Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death, and what the RBA really believes One Nation’s bid to bar Australians with terror links; Syria sentences former president in absentia