Premier to face immediate test after minority return A motion will be moved to test if state Liberals have the parliamentary numbers after being allowed to reform minority government without crossbench support. AAP · Aug 6, 2025
German politicians and lawyers worry 'trusted flaggers' of online hate may curb freedom of speech Politicians and experts alike have criticised Germany's reporting centres for confusing opinion with hate speech, as concerns continue to rise over state-funded "trusted flaggers". Euronews · Aug 5, 2025
FedEx St. Jude Championship 2025 Odds, Predictions And Picks To Win The FedEx Cup Playoffs are among us and, with a star-studded line-up present at TPC Southwind, who will claim the FedEx St. Jude Championship? Golf Monthly · Aug 4, 2025
Easier for Labor to form government in Tasmania than Liberals after final election results Although the Liberals won four more seats than Labor at the Tasmanian election, it’s easier for Labor to form a government. Federal polls from Morgan and Essential are also covered. The Conversation · Aug 4, 2025
Protestors Criticise Chris Minns As Pro-Palestine Marches Sweep Sydney & Melbourne Protestors are taking to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the King Street Bridge in Melbourne. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 3, 2025
Green light for cable, but premier's path to power dims A major energy connector project has been green-lit by the federal government, posing an electoral hurdle for a premier negotiating minority government. AAP · Aug 2, 2025
Voices: This hollowing out of politics could see the death of the centre COMMENT: Passionate intensity has always tended to be found at the extremes, writes John Rentoul, and new research into party loyalty shows that Labour and the Conservatives are both at risk The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025
Greens begin voting in leadership battle between ‘eco-populist’ and ‘proven’ MPs Members face a choice between MPs Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns, and an insurgent campaign led by London Assembly member Zack Polanski. The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
Corbyn’s new party and the menace of populism Letters: The new party should agree a pact with the Greens so as not to split the leftwing vote, says Patrick Cosgrove, while Dr Chris Morris reminds us of Corbyn’s previous electoral support. Plus letters from Ross Armstrong, Pamela Hope and Sushila Dhall The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2025
Labor well-placed to win three Bass seats in Tasmanian election, giving left a total of 20 of 35 MPs Labor is well-placed to win three seats in the electorate of Bass at the Tasmanian election, although its party totals imply it deserves only two. This would give left-leaning MPs a total of 20 of 35 seats. Interstate, New South Wales Labor has surged to a large lead in a… The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025
Afternoon Update: pressure on Australia as allies plan to recognise state of Palestine; Thorpe condemns deaths in custody; and a big stick insect Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announced his country plans to formally recognise Palestine during the UN general assembly in September The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025
From the Green party to Corbyn’s new launch – is it time Westminster took joint leaders more seriously? Are two heads better than one? This is a question that members of the Green party will be asking themselves over the summer as they take part in the election of a new leader … or leaders. The Conversation · Jul 30, 2025
SNP playing ‘old tune’ on independence, says Slater The Greens leadership contender also said independence backers must ‘build support’ for leaving the UK. The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2025
‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025 Zack Polanski’s ‘eco-populism’ could put voters off Greens, opponents say Exclusive: Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns say party could slide into irrelevance if it chooses new leader with ‘polarising’ approach
AAP · Jul 30, 2025 Sham, secrecy claims as $5b power cable deadline nears Politicians of multiple stripes have lashed a Liberal government for its consultation around a $5 billion undersea power connector project.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2025 SNP and Greens condemn Starmer’s conditional stance on Palestine statehood THE SNP and Scottish Greens have warned that recognition of Palestine must be “irreversible” and free of political caveats.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29, 2025 Minns government’s environmental integrity condemned as ‘nonexistent’ amid 40% surge in land clearing Independent MP Jacqui Scruby says she saw ‘fresh koala scratchings on trees just metres from clear-felling’ in parts of proposed Great Koala national park
AAP · Jul 29, 2025 Treatment delays put workers' comp scheme in the hole Insurance companies have been accused of burdening Australia's largest workers' compensation scheme by delaying treatment to injured workers.
The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025 The Greens’ expulsion of a co-founder is unlikely to jeopardise the party’s future As the fallout of the expulsion of Australian Greens co-founder Drew Hutton continues, Hutton and others have claimed the Greens have “lost their way” and are “in real trouble”.
AAP · Jul 28, 2025 'Ineffective, inaccurate': strip searches in spotlight Police drug-detection tactics involving strip searches and sniffer dogs are being questioned as data shows they rarely lead to illicit substances being found.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2025 Images of children starving in Gaza have shaken some world leaders out of inertia – but what will Labor do? Anthony Albanese’s government enters its first full week of federal parliament under pressure from outside and inside its ranks
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 ‘Everything’s slow in Callan Park’: despite ambitious plans, Sydney’s hidden treasure remains in limbo Red tape, crumbling buildings and funding difficulties have beset the park for decades, but change may finally be in the air – though not to everyone’s liking
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025 Zack Polanski ‘open’ to working with new Corbyn and Sultana party Green leadership candidate says any decision on alliance would be one for party members
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2025 No fear or favours: how Corbyn and Sultana’s party could blow up British politics With a huge profile and no one to appease, ‘Your Party’ starts on a better footing than new parties of the past