Racism blamed for Indigenous youth police treatment Advocates say racism is behind a police force opting against dealing with young First Nations offenders via diversion programs rather than through the courts. AAP · Nov 9
‘Exceedingly heavy-handed’: ACT police criticised by magistrate for Tasering disabled Aboriginal woman Exclusive: Body-worn camera footage shows woman pulled off bench and a Taser activated despite ‘putting up no resistance’, magistrate says The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
Win for cops jailed over 'cruel' beating of naked woman Two police officers have had their jail terms reduced after they punched, kicked, and pepper-sprayed a naked mentally ill woman. AAP · Nov 9
Victorian election 2026: Concern and scepticism among Labor MPs as new poll shows party trailing One Nation Ben Carroll refuses to be drawn on latest opinion poll that puts Labor at all-time low of just 18%, behind One Nation on 21% and the Coalition on 33% The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
‘Outrageous and racist’: premier responds to NSW One Nation candidate’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’ Chris Minns and race discrimination commissioner lambast comments made by Stuart Bonds, who leads party’s NSW upper house ticket The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
New Zealand’s Opportunity party takes aim at populist politics as it prepares to enter parliament Minor party leader Qiulae Wong says ‘populism doesn’t deliver results’ and that her vision for a low emissions future will drive its talks with major parties The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
Tony Abbott calls Julia Gillard’s famous misogyny speech ‘over the top’ and ‘unjustified’ ABC program takes Australians back to 9 October 2012, the day the prime minister told Tony Abbott she would ‘not be lectured about sexism’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 9
Labor appoints Dutton to Australian War Memorial board Anthony Albanese has offered his former rival, Peter Dutton, a job at one of the country's top institutions citing his dedication to national values. AAP · Nov 9
'Outrageous, racist': One Nation's replacement speech A leading One Nation candidate has been accused of promoting a far-right conspiracy theory as the party bites back on "legitimate debate". AAP · Nov 8
Skinner calls for Australian pre-game cultural ceremony Australia will face the haka ahead of a blockbuster World Cup final, but Jess Skinner hopes future Jillaroos teams will have a pre-game cultural ritual. AAP · Nov 8
The Coalition plans to scrap Victoria’s treaty with First Peoples if it wins the election – but is that what voters want? Jess Wilson, who once supported the federal Indigenous voice to parliament, has vowed to repeal Victoria’s treaty within the first 100 days of a Liberal government The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
Who won New Zealand’s photo-finish election and why special votes could change everything The shape of the next government will not become clear until special votes are counted and official results are announced on 27 November The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
New Zealand’s two major parties are flatlining as dispirited voters seek transformational change Voters sent National and Labour a clear message last night – and the parties have no one to blame but themselves The Guardian - AU · Nov 8
True crime series maps fallout of fatal remote shooting As the 7th anniversary of Kumanjayi Walker's death approaches, a documentary delves deeper into the circumstances surrounding the Indigenous teen's shooting. AAP · Nov 7
AAP · Nov 7 National ahead but rueing 'bittersweet' NZ election At least three National ministers won't be returning to parliament, creating vacancies at the heart of Chris Luxon's government if it wins a second term.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 7 A Big Build royal commission helped Ben Carroll become premier. Will it be his downfall? Two weeks of public hearings will begin on Monday morning, right in the middle of the state election campaign
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7 New Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with election ‘too close to call’ National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some time
AAP · Nov 6 Greens deny 'identity crisis' ahead of state election The Greens are looking to turn frustration with the major parties into votes at an upcoming state election and double their seats in both houses.
AAP · Nov 6 Tobacco war plan, $400m for buses lead campaign pitches A state opposition has vowed to end tobacco wars as Labor promises to pump $400 million into bus services and One Nation takes its campaign to the regions.
AAP · Nov 6 First-term MP joins mass exodus ahead of state election A first-term Liberal MP has quit ahead of a state election in March.
AAP · Nov 6 Rocky start for the 'Jess Express' on maiden outing It's been a bumpy start on the first official day of the election tour for the Victorian Liberal Party after its campaign bus hit part of a shopfront.
AAP · Nov 6 'Uncool' pollies told to give combat sports a chance Combat sports organisers have asked for help not hindrance as state politicians examine emerging and often brutal competitions.
AAP · Nov 6 MP injured in alleged attack has condition downgraded After an alleged attack outside her electorate office left her fighting for her life with both legs amputated, an independent MP's condition has improved.
AAP · Nov 6 Minister calls for UN to be let in detention centres The Indigenous Australians minister has urged state and territory governments to welcome UN human rights investigators into youth detention centres.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 6 Liberal bus crashes into shop awning on its first outing of Victorian election campaign Opposition leader Jess Wilson grimaces as the ‘Jess Express’, carrying Liberals and reporters, backs into the structure in suburban Melbourne