Women redefining philanthropy sector despite barriers Persistent barriers are preventing the growth of female-led philanthropy but experts say greater visibility and awareness of giving will help to drive change. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
‘Disgusting’ slogan apparently directed at Victorian premier seen at rally attended by Brad Battin and union boss ‘Ditch the bitch’ was emblazoned on a fire truck at a rally against the state’s new emergency services levy The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2025
Workers' retirement nest eggs set for super boost The superannuation guarantee will rise to a targeted 12 per cent after more than a decade of incremental increases. AAP · Jun 20, 2025
Theatre company's box office boost from bumper season More than half a million people saw a Sydney Theatre Company show in 2024, making for record revenues of just over $47 million. AAP · Jun 12, 2025
Flying shoes, a viral BLM speech and that leather jacket: Q+A’s most memorable moments The ABC’s storied panel show is ending after 18 years – but its polarising topics and infamous arguments will live on in Australia’s collective memory The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025
Grattan on Friday: Albanese will need some nuance in facing a female opposition leader Anthony Albanese loves a trophy, especially a human one. He prides himself on his various “captain’s pick” candidates – good campaigners he has steered into seats. The Conversation · Jun 5, 2025
Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’ When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same time: the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley and the Greens’ Larissa Waters. The Conversation · May 19, 2025
Who is Anthony Albanese? First Australian prime minister in 21 years to win re-election Albanese’s election pledge has been that his government would hold no Australian back and leave none behind The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Australians are warming to minority governments – but they still prefer majority rule Minority governments have been part of Australia’s political history since Federation. The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025
Helping or haunting, past PMs pop up on campaign trail Some former prime ministers are helping their parties on the campaign trail, others are keeping a lower profile and one is not holding back on criticism. AAP · Apr 29, 2025
Albanese has been a ‘proficient and lucky general’. But if he wins a second term, we are right to demand more Barring a rogue result, this Saturday Anthony Albanese will achieve what no major party leader has done since John Howard’s prime-ministerial era – win consecutive elections. Admittedly, in those two decades he is only the second of the six prime ministers (the other is Scott Morrison), who has been permitted… The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025
Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum. AAP · Apr 13, 2025
AOC appoints Mark Arbib as CEO for run-in to 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games New Australian Olympic Committee boss replaces Matt Carroll after moving into sport and media since quitting politics in 2012 The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025
Peter Dutton’s plan to move to Sydney instead of Canberra if elected ‘arrogant’, Labor says Opposition leader confirms he would move into Kirribilli House if elected PM – a statement Anthony Albanese says shows ‘a fair bit of hubris’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2025 All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do? ‘Don’t be bullied by anyone’ and avoid ‘horse trading’. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independents
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 28, 2025 What Happens If Both Major Parties Don’t Win Enough Seats To Form Government? Australia looks to be headed towards a minority government or hung parliament at the next election and here's what that means.
The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025 Australia's prime minister has survived a volatile political era Anthony Albanese hopes to become the first Australian prime minister in 21 years to lead a political party to consecutive election victories
The Conversation · Mar 23, 2025 Despite some key milestones since 2000, Australia still has a long way to go on gender equality Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 16, 2025 Dutton names crossbenchers who could help him clinch minority government as poll puts Coalition ahead of Labor Opposition leader says he will talk to three MPs as YouGov poll predicts Coalition winning 73 seats to Labor’s 66 at upcoming federal election
AAP · Jan 16, 2025 Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.
AAP · Jan 15, 2025 Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2025 Wellcome Trust charity criticised over £11m in payouts to investment team Sum includes £5m to chief investment officer and is 10 times the remuneration for health research charity’s governors
The Conversation · Nov 28, 2024 Grattan on Friday: Albanese gets down and dirty in deal making and breaking as Senate rushes to Christmas finish In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia Gillard’s government.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2024 Lettuce, sausages and ‘simps’: Bill Shorten’s most memorable zingers After 17 years, Shorten leaves behind a legacy of important reforms – and some immortal one-liners
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 18, 2024 Alan Jones Was One Of Australia’s Most Powerful Men — Here’s Why His Arrest Is ‘Stunning’ Alan Jones was one of the most powerful men in Australia. With a massive career in the media, here's why his arrest is significant.