Australian bishop becomes one of world’s most senior Catholic leaders to be jailed for sexual abuse Christopher Saunders, 76, served as Bishop of Broome from 1996 until 2020 The Independent UK · Oct 7
Former Australian Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing Indigenous men A former Australian Catholic bishop has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for sexually abusing two young Indigenous men The Independent UK · Oct 7
Queensland man charged with murder after three-month-old son dies from ‘significant internal injuries’ Uneeb Ullah, 28, from Ipswich, has been remanded in custody after his arrest on Tuesday evening for the alleged murder of the child The Guardian - AU · Oct 7
Bishop's victims praised for bringing down powerful man A Vatican investigator says the conviction and sentence of a powerful former bishop is a good result for the Indigenous victims he abused at boozy barbeques. AAP · Oct 7
Comedian Dave Hughes to stop speaking at Liberal party events over political donation concerns Entertainer alleges complaint made about ‘in-kind’ donations over Victorian fundraisers, where he has been railing against Labor The Guardian - AU · Oct 7
Australian soldier killed and five injured during training exercise in Northern Territory Soldier dies after military vehicle overturns at training area outside Darwin The Independent UK · Oct 6
Labour, Greens firm in New Zealand election contest Two polls in a day have confirmed a Greens surge which could tip the left bloc into power in New Zealand, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon's coalition out. AAP · Oct 5
Morning Mail: Australians buried in unmarked graves; proposal to nationalise supermarkets; and revisiting Sandpapergate A Guardian Australia investigation uncovers the fate of people interred en masse; thinktank proposes nationalising some Coles and Woolworths stores The Guardian - AU · Oct 5
Australian leaders condemn pro-Palestine vigils planned for 7 October anniversary amid Jewish commemorations Peak Jewish bodies organise ceremonies on third anniversary of attacks that triggered conflict in which 74,000 Palestinians have been killed The Guardian - AU · Oct 5
Activist fights legality of cops' weapons expo powers A young climate activist has launched a legal challenge against a police ban that blocked her from entering a weapons conference. AAP · Oct 5
One Nation to shuffle deck, rent Gina Rinehart office One Nation will soon rent a "striking three-storey" office from Gina Rinehart and shuffle senior staffing roles as it seeks to gain dominance in each state. AAP · Oct 5
Hospital overcrowding fix pitched under $100m pledge A dedicated space for soon-to-be discharged patients has been flagged in a state opposition pitch to crack down on hospital overcrowding. AAP · Oct 5
One Nation celebrated stunning success in Queensland in 1998 – then it all fell apart. What happened? Those who lived through the rightwing populist party’s most successful election say history could soon repeat itself – but this time ‘on steroids’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 4
New Greens leader 'angry' on behalf of everyday workers Reforming the tax system is on new Greens leader David Shoebridge's agenda as he looks to convert Australian voter angst into support for the progressive party. AAP · Oct 3
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3 One Nation vows to abolish First Nations treaty and legalise pepper spray at Victorian campaign launch Candidate Mark Nicholson said former premiers Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan would be ‘in prison by Christmas’ if One Nation won the election
AAP · Oct 2 'Real change' election pledge for One Nation The full suite of policies was unveiled at an edgy and chaotic launch as One Nation kicked off its state election campaign.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2 Tragedy and loss helped forge Steph Hodgins-May into a steely climate campaigner. Now she’s taking on Anthony Albanese Greens party elders describe her obvious talent and determination to change things for the better, while political rivals’ verdicts vary wildly
AAP · Oct 2 Would-be missionary Baird pursued his tasks with zeal Bruce Baird spent two decades in state and federal parliaments, preceded Scott Morrison as the federal member for Cook and fathered a NSW premier.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 2 Activists plan legal action against police ban on entering security zone near Perth weapons expo Under new WA laws anyone who defies an exclusion order could face a maximum $36,000 fine and three years in prison
AAP · Oct 2 Party hosts charged after police pelted with bottles Two adults and a 16-year-old boy have been charged after glass bottles were thrown at officers at a party and two people were taken to hospital, police say.
AAP · Oct 2 'Relieved' city mayor cleared of punching protester An inner-city mayor has walked from court acquitted of unlawful assault after a protester accused him of punching her in the face.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1 ‘Politics can be brutal’: Sarah Hanson-Young speaks out about divisions within Greens Greens sources say the relationship between new leader David Shoebridge and runner-up Mehreen Faruqi is seriously strained
AAP · Sep 30 'Angry' Greens chief says Labor leaving voters in lurch The new Greens leadership is looking to UK counterparts for inspiration as they echo pledges to "replace Labor", which they say has been marching to the right.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 30 A ‘huge ego’ but effective: who is David Shoebridge, the polarising new Greens leader taking on One Nation? The 55-year-old senator is renowned for his sharp brain but he divides opinion and could face opposition from the party’s grassroots
International Business Times UK · Sep 30 Indigenous Elder Plans To Take King Charles to International Court Over Alleged Genocide in Australia Indigenous elder Robbie Thorpe plans to take genocide allegations against King Charles to the ICC after Australian courts reject his private prosecution bids.