Forever Phin: cultural connect with coach binds Hammer Indigenous sensation Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's recent visit to to the Torres Strait with coach Kristian Woolf reinforced his deep appreciation for the Dolphins. AAP · Aug 5
Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago. AAP · Aug 5
A ‘staged’ meeting and a secret deal: how a union boss exerted ‘extraordinary influence’ on the Andrews government Integrity experts say Ibac’s report exposes a deeper problem with Victoria’s anti-corruption laws The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Charges dropped after legal loophole paralyses council A businessman has lost his bid to pursue multiple councillors in court, with the charges dismissed in what has been described as a major win for democracy. AAP · Aug 5
Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Aboriginal police officers claim racism in class action Lawyers for current and former Aboriginal community police officers have filed a class action alleging racial discrimination and vilification in the force. AAP · Aug 5
Afternoon Update: Labor plans migration cuts; extent of bird flu disaster revealed; and the secret of immortality Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter. The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Racist abuse worse since voice referendum, inquiry told An inquiry into racism in Australia has been told abuse faced by Indigenous people online is getting worse amid the "culture wars" of recent years. AAP · Aug 5
NSW Liberal leader says ‘leaking is never good’ but defers call on Tudehope’s fate until after Icac Kellie Sloane reserves decision on shadow attorney general’s future as Reformer Jean-Claude Perrottet tells inquiry group signed up members to ‘dodgy’ branches The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Souths' Mitchell 'hurting' to miss Indigenous Round First Nations NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has been sidelined since Magic Round and now his absence will extend into Indigenous Round. AAP · Aug 5
‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy Exclusive: Warren Pickering told 2025 podcast mass deportations ‘not a reality’ in Australia and suggested politicians over 55 should ‘handball it to the next generation’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Native title holders hail landmark water decision Native title holders have hailed a High Court ruling quashing a massive water allocation as a landmark moment for Indigenous water rights in Australia. AAP · Aug 5
Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5
Database and DNA to help find lost First Nations people A database is being set up to document cases of missing First Nations people along with a DNA collection program to help families find lost loved ones. AAP · Aug 4
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Morning Mail: Anti-weapons vandalism ‘far-left terrorism’; Aboriginal community police officers sue NT; Naplan scores a worrying read Protesters could face life in prison; Aboriginal community police officers allege systemic abuse in NT
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 'Pattern of secrecy': Libs call for audit on federal infrastructure spend in ACT The call follows corruption findings involving the CFMEU.
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 IR minister defends CFMEU membership after union-linked corruption findings Michael Pettersson says he's a proud trade unionist.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Mentions of ‘gender’ scrubbed from Queensland Office for Women website amid alleged effort to ‘dewokify’ Comparisons of live and archived pages show more than 20 mentions have been removed, including in reference to the gender pay gap
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Labor MPs urge Albanese to go harder on gambling reform amid illicit drug and sex worker allegations Louise Miller-Frost and Alicia Payne have vowed to push for further action after evidence from Sportsbet and Tabcorp this week
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Aboriginal community police officers sue NT authorities over alleged racial abuse and discrimination Class action claims Indigenous staff were called slurs, exposed to racist language and paid less for doing the same work
AAP · Aug 4 Pacific Island nation's 'exciting' name change A Pacific Island country has joined a growing list of nations that have changed their names to align the spelling with their identity and language.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 NSW Liberal admits to leaking confidential report to young conservative powerbrokers, inquiry hears NSW shadow attorney general, Damien Tudehope, tells inquiry Jean-Claude Perrottet had a talent for recruiting
The Canberra Times · Aug 4 Canberra, Queanbeyan remember the loud life of renowned town crier after shock death at 58 Death comes months after a Guinness World Record win.
AAP · Aug 4 'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog.
AAP · Aug 3 Miners urged to 'just say yes' to Indigenous workers The head of an Indigenous labour and training hire company has called on Goldfields region mining companies to work with him for his community.