Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
'Cast of thousands' headlined Reynolds defamation trial Prime ministers, TV hosts, journalists, MPs and staffers were among the who's who of mentions and witnesses in the Linda Reynolds defamation trial. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
View from The Hill: Brittany Higgins story continues its damaging trail, with no end in sight The Brittany Higgins saga has damaged almost everyone it has touched, or who’s touched it. The Conversation · Jun 12, 2023
Australian intelligence agency advised departmental discretion on using Chinese equipment 14 months ago Government’s new commitment to remove devices made by Hikvision and Dahua from buildings sweeps 2021 advice aside The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023
Norman Swan apologises for linking Kimberley Kitching and Shane Warne’s deaths to Covid Swan suggested there might be a Covid link with deaths of Labor senator and cricketing legend The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2022
Heart checks soar post-Warne, Kitching The number of Australians coming forward for heart checks has soared since the sudden deaths of cricket legend Shane Warne and politician Kimberley Kitching. AAP · Jun 30, 2022
Ukraine, abortion and kangaroo courts: it's Geoffrey Robertson against the world He's one of the world's most high-profile lawyers, but Geoffrey Robertson cares most deeply about people. The Canberra Times · May 13, 2022
Heart attacks don't wait for you to turn 52, they can strike at any age, at any time GPs have seen a surge in people wanting to have their heart checked since the sudden deaths of cricketer Shane Warne, Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching and a major heart attack suffered by the AFL's Dean Wallis. ABC News · May 1, 2022
The Wentworth Project: 'Soft' voters dislike Morrison but hesitate about Albanese “Soft” voters who took part in focus groups in the Sydney seat of Wentworth this week were probably speaking for a vast number of Australians when they vented their disgruntlement with the two leaders who are fighting out this election. The Conversation · Apr 15, 2022
Labor confirms Kitching Senate replacement Jana Stewart, an Indigenous woman and former bureaucrat, will be confirmed as the Senate replacement for Kimberley Kitching after her sudden death last month. AAP · Apr 6, 2022
Nearly 1,400 Afghans granted emergency visas never made it to Australia Senate inquiry calls on government to reinstate 1,398 lapsed humanitarian visas originally granted after Taliban takeover The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2022
Hell hath no fury like the last days of Australia’s 46th parliament The derangements of party factionalism, the mean girls and bullyboys, were finally punctured by the gravitas of Volodymyr Zelenskiy via videolink The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022
View from The Hill: Budget week punctuated by distractions In the middle of budget week, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese boarded a VIP aircraft bound for Melbourne to attend Shane Warne’s Wednesday evening memorial service. The Conversation · Mar 30, 2022
NT senator Sam McMahon uses parliamentary privilege to accuse former staffer of 'abuse' Outgoing Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon calls for 'cruel behaviour' in politics to end, using her final speech in parliament to accuse a former staffer of 'abuse'. ABC News · Mar 30, 2022
AAP · Mar 30, 2022 Outgoing senator shines light on bullying Outgoing Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon has used her valedictory speech to call out bullying within her former party, which sparked her resignation.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2022 Worst could be yet to come for flood-hit areas – as it happened This blog is now closed
Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2022 It's full steam ahead for pork -barrelling Newcastle Herald readers have their say
ABC News · Mar 29, 2022 Amid invasion of Ukraine, Australian government announces Magnitsky-style list to target corrupt Russians Ramping up sanctions on Russian individuals amid the nation's war on Ukraine, Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister announces a list that will see sanctions imposed on almost 40 Russians.
AAP · Mar 29, 2022 House bids farewell to Kimberley Kitching The prime minister and opposition leader have led House tributes to the late Labor senator Kimberley Kitching who recently died from a suspected heart attack.
The Conversation · Mar 28, 2022 Budget to give $49.5 million boost for aged care training, but what about wages? Tuesday’s budget will provide $49.5 million for aged care training for existing workers and people who want to work in the sector.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022 Labor finalises candidates in crucial seats ahead of election Jana Stewart to take Kimberly Kitching’s Senate spot amid factional in-fighting in Victoria over federal intervention
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022 Government plan to let renewable agency fund fossil fuels blocked after Liberal-led committee’s motion Committee says changes should be made through legislation, not regulation, as energy minister says they will be revisited at a later date
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022 Concetta Fierravanti-Wells criticises ‘Liberal sisterhood’ for staying quiet on toxic culture in parliament Senator shares tribute to Kimberley Kitching in upper house, saying she believes Labor factional in-fighting contributed to her death
AAP · Mar 28, 2022 Senator calls out Liberal 'mean girls' A Liberal senator who recently lost a battle over her preselection has hit out at her ostracisation by female colleagues.
ABC News · Mar 28, 2022 Labor senator Kimberley Kitching remembered in teary parliamentary tribute The life and legacy of late Labor senator Kimberley Kitching is remembered by politicians across the divide in a special parliamentary tribute, with tearful colleagues describing her as a friend, patriot and warrior.