Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail Australian members of a global flotilla have made shocking allegations about their treatment in Israeli detention after being intercepted at gunpoint. AAP · May 21
'A tough ask': coalition braces for by-election defeat The coalition's grip on the seat of Farrer could be over after more than 70 years, with One Nation and an independent in the box seat for a crucial by-election. AAP · May 7
Much-loved radio presenter dies after cancer battle A radio and music personality has passed away after a cancer fight and is being remembered as a voice of warmth and wit across the airwaves. AAP · Apr 22
Backbencher break ranks with call for gas export tax A backbench Labor MP has urged his parliamentary colleagues to impose a new tax on gas exports despite opposition from the sector. AAP · Apr 21
'Been no change': PM rebuffs Trump tantrum on Australia Anthony Albanese remains adamant no requests for assistance have been made to Australia by the US for help in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz. AAP · Apr 16
AAP · Apr 14 Australia joins global emergency talks to reopen strait Australia will be among 40 countries to be represented at an emergency summit in Paris aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to naval traffic.
AAP · Apr 9 ADF boss weighs in on Middle East military capabilities The head of Australia's military has pushed back on suggestions the country would not have the capability to send a navy ship to the Middle East.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2 Broadcaster James Valentine retires from ABC after nearly 40 years due to cancer ‘I need to focus on getting better, on being with family and friends and making sure that I’m giving my health my best shot’, Afternoons host says
AAP · Jan 30 NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28 UN human rights rapporteur applies to join legal case against protest laws – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jan 27 Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.
AAP · Jan 27 Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets Households sweltering through record-breaking heat have been assured the electricity grid can withstand a massive surge in demand for cooling.
AAP · Nov 14, 2025 Libs making 'same mistakes' after dumping net zero Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Liberals' climate policy will do little in helping the coalition win back ground to form government.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025 Andrew Hastie threatens to quit Coalition frontbench over net zero In the latest blow for Sussan Ley’s leadership, shadow home affairs minister issues ultimatum over net zero policy
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 'Does your head in': why the PM's office is closing Anthony Albanese will be moving to a different site for his electorate office in Sydney after the lease was brought to an end after almost 30 years.
AAP · Aug 27, 2025 Daniel's legacy in law to protect kids from predators The parents of murdered schoolboy Daniel Morcombe are celebrating the establishment of a state public child sex offender registry but want it to go national.