Five youths charged over 'awful' attack on worker Four teenagers and a 12-year-old boy have been charged over a daylight attack that left a 60-year-old man in a critical condition. AAP · Aug 2
Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed. AAP · Aug 2
Labor holds firm as seniors face $250 health cover hike Health Minister Mark Butler has defended a cut to private health insurance rebates for over-65s as he faces a revolt among states opposed to the change. AAP · Aug 2
'Just a backbencher': minister defends charged MP role A senior Labor minister has defended the government's decision not to stand down an MP accused of assault from his role as a special envoy. AAP · Aug 2
Australia prevents telehealth for voluntary assisted dying consults. Why, and could that change? Labor’s national conference voted to repeal the ban but the PM fears it could undermine medical safeguards. We look at the debate shaping up The Guardian - AU · Aug 1
The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day. AAP · Jul 31
She's the new education minister. But she's not allowed to visit schools Rachel Stephen-Smith wants more families like hers to choose public schools first. The Canberra Times · Jul 31
Trump Admin Looks to Veterans for Trucking Jobs After Immigration Crackdown: 'Removing Dangerous Foreign Drivers' The "Freedom Haulers" initiative will promote existing programs that allow veterans who recently operated large military vehicles to skip the commercial driver's license skills test Latin Times · Jul 31
Where is the money coming from? Albanese, Taylor and Hanson don’t want to talk about it – and that’s a problem As leaders dodged questions about fundraising activities this week, is it any wonder faith in politics is so low? The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
One Nation eyes Hunter as Stuart Bonds set to lead party's NSW state election charge Mr Bonds says One Nation is in the driver's seat. Newcastle Herald · Jul 31
Pauline Hanson’s no ‘good Muslims’ comment don’t breach hate speech laws, Australian federal police finds One Nation leader’s ‘how can you tell me there are good Muslims?’ remarks were the subject of complaints, but police say the matter has now been finalised The Guardian - AU · Jul 31
'Hate it with a passion': Taylor hot-mic moment reveals huge APS-slashing plan The Opposition Leader has revealed a broad intention to overhaul the APS. The Canberra Times · Jul 31
The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state? Ben Carroll’s ascendance marks the first time the conservative faction has led the party since the Bracks – Brumby era The Guardian - AU · Jul 30
Grattan on Friday: A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD At last week’s Labor conference, which was totally under the prime minister’s thumb, only one issue was contested on the floor: support for the use of telehealth in voluntary assisted dying care. The Conversation · Jul 30
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30 Afternoon Update: Fauci takes aim at News Corp journalist; Bikram Lama’s body returns home; and what to do about cultural collapse Journal entries of US’s former chief medical adviser, released by Rand Paul, contain criticism of journalist Sharri Markson’s reporting
AAP · Jul 30 Jacinta Allan allies to quit politics after Labor coup Two key Victorian Labor frontbenchers have announced they will retire from politics at the next election after Jacinta Allan was deposed as premier.
The Conversation · Jul 30 Labor MP charged over alleged assault on Northern Territory Administrator Federal Labor member Luke Gosling, who holds the Northern Territory seat of Solomon, has been charged over an alleged assault on NT Administrator David Connolly.
AAP · Jul 30 'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.
The Conversation · Jul 29 Chasing unpaid wages is slow and expensive. Is a new Fair Work Court the answer? At Labor’s national conference last week, the Albanese government said it would establish a new federal Fair Work Court to provide “simpler, fairer and faster” resolution of workplace disputes.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29 I’m running against the prime minister to stand up to a system that has facilitated the success of Pauline Hanson I refuse to allow a cynical outlook of politics to infect our country, which is why I’m standing as an independent in Anthony Albanese’s seat of Grayndler
The Conversation · Jul 29 Labor only trailed narrowly in a Victorian Newspoll despite Allan’s dismal ratings As Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier four months before the state election, a Newspoll had Allan at -46 net approval, but Labor only trailed the Coalition by 52–48.
AAP · Jul 29 Labor to undergo scrutiny in building corruption probe A royal commission into alleged corruption in Victoria's construction sector will have powers to investigate the government itself.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 29 Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan
The Guardian - AU · Jul 28 Morning Mail: Angus Taylor’s approval plummets, earthquake in Japan, and an ultra long-haul flight Our latest Essential poll shows collapsing support for the Liberal leader; quake traps many in mall
AAP · Jul 28 Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.