RARE PHOTOS: 16 - The Real Truth

Declassified cabinet papers from 2002 show little mention of impending war in Iraq

In 2002, Australia was on the cusp of joining the United States-led invasion of Iraq and had already committed troops to Afghanistan — but previously secret cabinet records make very few references to what would become a decades-long engagement in the Middle East.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

Bali bombings were a security wake-up call

Newly released cabinet documents from 2002 shed light on how the Howard government responded to the Bali bombings and 9/11 terror attacks in the United States.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

'No regrets' over refugee plan: Vanstone

The Howard government's approach to refugees and asylum seekers in 2002 has been outlined in cabinet papers released by the National Archives of Australia.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

'No conflicting interests'

Fifty years ago today, Australia established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Here's a look back at the key moments that landed us where we are today.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Grimsby cold storage giants to unite as HSH swoops for ACS&T in £16.5m deal

Deal agreement comes less than two years after HSH became part of huge European operator with further expansion plans

Birmingham Post · Dec 19, 2022

Peter Dutton saying maybe to the Indigenous voice but meaning no is not a cost-free exercise

Opposition leader faces a coterie of hardcore voice opponents in the Liberal party room, but saying no, and Australians voting yes, is a risk I wouldn’t want to take

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2022

Australia's Albanese wins industrial relations vote, tougher challenges ahead

Australia's parliament passed legislation on Friday to reform industrial relations laws, boosting the ability of unions to negotiate with multiple employers and scrapping a construction industry watchdog.

Reuters · Dec 2, 2022

Why do the Nationals oppose the Indigenous voice and do their arguments stand up to scrutiny?

David Littleproud says the move would add more bureaucracy while Uluru campaigners believe it would mean practical improvements to lives

The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2022

Nationals declare they will oppose the 'Voice' referendum

The government’s bid to pass a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the constitution has been dealt a blow, with the Nationals announcing they will oppose it.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022

John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith

Current and former members of Australian governments are paying their respects at a state memorial service for former defence minister Peter Reith in Melbourne.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022