Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet. AAP · Feb 16
The Average Aussie Wedding Cost Has Been Revealed & How TF Did Weddings Get So Expensive? "The cost of a wedding is whatever you want it to be. The problem is more about clients having champagne taste but on a beer budget." Pedestrian.tv · Feb 15
‘What’s more important, the electricity or food?’: extreme heat is driving up power bills in central Australia Vanessa Napaltjari Davis puts $70 a week on her prepaid electricity card – but as Alice Springs swelters through ever-hotter summers, that credit lasts less than three days The Guardian - AU · Feb 14
As Stolen Generations survivors ‘pass away at a rapid rate’, some still await official redress Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names, images and voices of deceased people. The Conversation · Feb 12
Weed declaration urged to control invasive grass An invasive species watchdog is urging stronger action to control fast-growing and destructive buffel grass across the outback before it is too late. AAP · Feb 11
Native title holders take water dispute to High Court A huge water allocation to allow a horticulture company to grow fruit and vegetables in the desert is being challenged in the High Court by Traditional Owners. AAP · Feb 10
Relocations urged to stop clan fighting in outback town A plan has been put forward to relocate clans to their tribal homelands to curb feuding and violent unrest in a troubled outback town. AAP · Feb 4
Voluntary assisted dying isn’t available to all Australians. In 2026, this may finally change Voluntary assisted dying is now available almost everywhere in Australia. This means eligible adults can choose to end their lives with medical assistance. The Conversation · Feb 3
Speaker thwarts debate on controversial administrator A Speaker has shut down opposition motions to debate the controversial appointment of a new territory administrator, saying members must show him no disrespect. AAP · Feb 3
Laws for nation's toughest DV murder penalty introduced A crime-troubled territory is introducing Australia's strongest sentencing laws for domestic violence murders, with a mandatory non-parole period of 25 years. AAP · Feb 3
'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come. AAP · Jan 29
Alarm raised over vaccination rates in twin pregnancy Pregnant women expecting twins are being encouraged to get the flu and whooping cough vaccines as they do not increase the risk of birth complications. AAP · Jan 28
China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port. AAP · Jan 28
Singing national anthem to make school students 'proud' Public school students will be taught what it means to be proud of Australia by being forced to sing the national anthem, an education minister says. AAP · Jan 27
AAP · Jan 27 Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japan After legal challenges and pandemic delays, the first Barossa LNG shipment is bound for Japan, marking an "outstanding achievement" for Santos.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23 ‘I’ve been called “bigoted”, “racist”, “homophobic” ... none of that worries me’: outspoken pastoralist causes a stir as NT’s new administrator David Connolly has previously attacked Aboriginal land rights and insulted Anthony Albanese. Now he’s moving into Government House
AAP · Jan 23 Call to dump administrator over social media posts Past social media posts continue to haunt a territory's new administrator, with a peak Aboriginal body calling for him to be dismissed over his views on race.
AAP · Jan 20 'It is what it is': PM shuts down future race hate laws Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed the parliament in response to the Bondi terror attack.
AAP · Jan 20 Federal MPs urge administrator to apologise over posts Criticism continues to mount over "offensive" social media posts by a newly appointed territory administrator, with a call for him to apologise.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19 Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime Exclusive: David Connolly says he won’t publicly express political opinions after he was announced for a role similar to that of a state governor
AAP · Jan 19 Social media posts muddy appointment of administrator Questionable social media posts by a newly announced territory administrator have sparked calls for his appointment to be reviewed.
AAP · Jan 16 Chief minister stands by her cattleman as administrator Social media posts now deleted raise questions over the selection of the former president of a cattlemen's association as a new territory administrator.
AAP · Jan 16 Drop in crime linked to tough law and order measures The latest figures from a crime-ridden territory prove a tough law and order approach is working after a near 10 per cent offending drop, the government says.
AAP · Jan 15 No more male heckling through the wire for women inside A new dedicated women's prison in a crime-troubled territory is aimed at improving rehabilitation outcomes away from adjacent compounds for male inmates.
AAP · Jan 13 'Offensive weapon': woman sentenced for crepe attack A suspended sentence has been handed to a woman who pushed a crepe into a chief minister's face, with a judge describing the pastry as an "offensive weapon".