MPs slam major leader over 'feminised' education claim Politicians are lining up to condemn claims feminised education is fuelling misogyny, arguing schools should teach boys respect and healthy relationships. AAP · Sep 7
Richmond Tigers Players Accused Of ‘Mocking’ Sydney Swans Allegations During Mad Monday “What we need is good blokes out there having conversations around this and calling it out for what it is, because this is unacceptable, and we need to make sure we do better.” Pedestrian.tv · Aug 25
Labor kicks migration overhaul into the long grass A planned overhaul of the government's migration policy has been delayed again, with the prime minister confirming it's not on the agenda at national cabinet. AAP · Aug 24
MPs v the manosphere: ministers battle misogyny as they take a different message to men and boys across Australia ‘The whole idea is to make generational change,’ Dan Repacholi says as he embarks on listening tour with Ged Kearney The Guardian - AU · May 5
One Nation might not only be a Coalition problem – there are warning signs for Labor too This week’s Essential poll found 58% of respondents were open to voting for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation at the next federal election The Guardian - AU · Feb 28
Australia launches biggest gun buyback in 30 years after Bondi beach terror attack Prime minister announces first firearm buyback since Port Arthur massacre, and designates Sunday a national day of reflection in honour of Hanukah shooting victims The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2025
MP's colourful suit to start conversation about suicide A former Olympian turned politician is hoping his unique fashion choices will get men talking about their mental health. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
'Not weak to speak': men's mental health in spotlight Australian men are facing health challenges and dying from avoidable causes with risk-taking, substance use and masculinity expectations leading to concerns. AAP · Nov 19, 2025
Australia’s gun lobby says it’s ‘winning’ the fight against firearm control as numbers surge There are now more than 4m guns in the community – almost double the number recorded in the years after the Port Arthur massacre that prompted a national crackdown The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
Big election energy: power debate relentlessly drives Hunter region’s politics In all three seats surrounding the electorate of Newcastle – Hunter, Paterson and Shortland – the transition from fossil fuels is furiously contested The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025
Facebook, Fortnite and FREE TAFE: nowhere to hide for voters in the Australian election campaign The Liberals have pressed hard on the negatives, while Labor has a button of its own. Plus: Nick McKim’s surprisingly authentic gaming persona The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025
Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
‘Earn or burn’: the firebombings and underworld conflicts exposing Australia’s illicit tobacco trade Victorian detectives play catch-up as they suspect a ‘large proportion of the tobacco industry has been infiltrated by serious and organised crime’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2023
‘Echo chamber of elites’: outer urban areas ignored by yes campaign, Labor MP Mike Freelander say South-west Sydney MP says ‘a lot of people felt disfranchised’ as Hunter MP Dan Repacholi says voters were ‘more keen to hear about cost of living’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023 ‘So ugly it’s beautiful’: Australian politicians reveal their picks for bird of the year Anthony Albanese plays it safe with the sulphur-crested cockatoo while the tawny frogmouth proves popular among MPs who took blue ribbon seats off Liberals
ABC News · Apr 27, 2023 Eraring power station workers say jobs are in doubt as calls grow for transition authority With the country's oldest coal-fired power station set to close down tomorrow, calls have intensified for the federal government to set up a National Energy Transition Authority and allocate funding to it in next month's budget.
ABC News · Feb 3, 2023 Federal government starts industry consultations before switching on national battery strategy The federal government will spend the next few weeks talking to energy storage companies before revealing what it will do to help build more big batteries around the country.
ABC News · Jan 29, 2023 BHP flag concerns Muswellbrook's Mount Arthur Coal Mine may close earlier than expected The company behind New South Wales' largest coal mine fears it may have to close earlier than anticipated, leaving thousands of workers questioning their future.
ABC News · Jan 18, 2023 NSW, federal governments announce $70m in flood repair funding for struggling communities The joint state and federal funding pool will be used to fix public facilities that still haven't been repaired after last year's floods.
ABC News · Nov 22, 2022 Hunter mining operators under scrutiny as local MPs call for caution amid Andrew Wilkie's coal export claims Claims about fraud in the coal export industry made by Independent MP Andrew Wilkie have rippled through the Hunter Valley coalfields.
ABC News · Oct 29, 2022 Hunter politicians jump on TikTok bandwagon to reach young voters No matter which platform you consume TikTok videos through, have you noticed more politicians popping up in your feed?
AAP · Sep 27, 2022 'Big unit' up to the task of being new MP Dan Repacholi may not look like most MPs, but he used his first speech to parliament to say he's up for the task.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2022 Rare metals, racehorses and vintage cars: the peculiars of pecuniary interests in Canberra Designed to provide transparency, the register of pecuniary interests can offer insights into what makes our politicians tick, and tock
AAP · May 21, 2022 NSW's Hunter in play for Nationals: Joyce Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce believes his party can win the NSW seat of Hunter and says it would show Labor remains struggling to serve regional Australia.
ABC News · May 10, 2022 Labor refuses to list electorates getting new urgent care clinics despite announcing them on social media The party is refusing to list the electorates benefiting from of one of its centrepiece health commitments, despite the party's frontbenchers and candidates spruiking new medical clinic locations on social media.