No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right. AAP · Jan 30
If You Can Pass This Challenging 24-Question Quiz, You’re Definitely Smart Enough For College How hard can it be to get into college nowadays? Tertiary education numbers are growing every year, so is entrance testing getting easier? Bored Panda · Jan 21
Isiah Whitlock Jr obituary Actor who played the venal Maryland state governor Clay Davis in the US crime drama The Wire The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
ACT! CRM review 2026 ACT! CRM stands out with its long-standing reputation and adaptability to various business needs and industries. While the interface may feel outdated due to the lingering presence of its legacy design, the software's regular updates and integration capabilities make it a smart and reliable choice for SMBs. TechRadar · Dec 18, 2025
Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff loses bid to overturn ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding Former judge did not prove the ACT integrity commission’s findings of his ‘dishonesty, bad faith and partiality’ were without evidence, court finds The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025
'Hubble tension' is back again as a new cosmic map deepens the puzzle "It means cleaning house, narrowing the viable paths forward, and no longer spending energy on what are evidently dead ends." Space · Dec 4, 2025
What is happening with the government’s contentious review of the Waitangi Tribunal? Resistance to the New Zealand government’s policies aimed at rolling back Māori rights and protections under te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi has now reached the United Nations. The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025
ACT police accused of ‘racial profiling’ for allegedly pulling guns on Indigenous teenager after mistaking him for suspect Family of 17-year-old travelling on bus that was stopped by police say officers searched boy even after admitting mistake The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025
‘Reframes history’: fears Māori knowledge diluted in plan to revise New Zealand curriculum Minister rejects claims Māori history is being sidelined in rewrite which includes cutting some references to the Treaty of Waitangi The Guardian - AU · Nov 14, 2025
Asbestos scare puts Australian schools on high alert Safety warnings have prompted the temporary closure of dozens of schools over fears coloured craft sand could be contaminated with asbestos. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
Maori Party chaos: two MPs expelled after vote A schism in the Maori Party is likely to have a major impact on next year's New Zealand election. AAP · Nov 10, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government hasn’t walked its talk about accountability and integrity The government used to be quite cosy with independent ACT senator David Pocock. That was back at the start, when it needed his vote. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025
ANU backs away from forced job cuts but Julie Bishop to remain in leadership role Australian National Dictionary Centre granted lifeline by ‘anonymous donor’, while ANU music school’s future remains unclear The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2025
Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator A fed-up independent senator is launching his own lobby register, encouraging MPs to voluntarily disclose who they have given access to Parliament House. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
The Conversation · Sep 2, 2025 Third time lucky for a 4-year parliamentary term? A lack of checks and balances is still the problem If history is a guide, any future referendum on extending the parliamentary term to four years will be rejected by New Zealanders. Two previous referendums, in 1967 and 1990, saw nearly 70% of voters favour retaining a three-year term.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025 Show exploring life as a trans woman wins Best Comedy award at Edinburgh Fringe An act which explores life as a trans woman has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Conversation · Jul 25, 2025 Gangs are going global and so is the illegal gun trade – NZ can do more to fight it According to the Global Organised Crime Index, international criminal activity has increased over the past two years. And the politically fractured post-pandemic world has made this even harder for nations to combat.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025 Trump offers ‘greatest chance’ for Gaza ceasefire, Penny Wong insists, as Australia condemns Israel actions Australia and 27 other countries have said it is ‘horrifying’ that more than 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid
The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025 Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears Former Queensland judge knew material he disclosed to reporters posed significant risk to then-ACT director of public prosecutions’ career, court told
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025 Walter Sofronoff had no ‘corrupt, dishonest or malicious motive’ in leaking Lehrmann inquiry report, lawyer argues Former Queensland judge ‘believed he was acting in the public good’ when he leaked report on Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution to journalists, court hears
AAP · Jul 21, 2025 'Transparent' Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 ACT Brumbies 24-36 British & Irish Lions: tour match – as it happened Lions show signs of improvement but still lack clinical edge as they see off the Brumbies, scoring five tries while conceding four.
AAP · Jul 7, 2025 Brumbies brothers join forces in bid to be Lion tamers A former Brumby will reunite with some old friends while a pair of brothers will play together professionally for the first time when the Lions visit Canberra.
Benzinga · Jul 4, 2025 Gen Z Loves Job-Hopping, But This Boss Who Stayed In The Same Company For 35 Says There's An Upside To Staying Put Janet Godwin, the CEO of test company ACT, says the best career advice she ever got was to stop scheming about your next promotion and make today's job unmissable.
Fortune · Jun 29, 2025 This Gen X CEO has only worked at one company for 35 years—she says job-hopping Gen Z are not putting enough energy and time into their current gigs Staying curious—and not worrying about what’s coming in 10 years—has been part of ACT CEO Janet Godwin’s secret for success.