Coalition to change classification code for video games with loot boxes two years after review Developers say they were not consulted as Labor questions timing of announcement on eve of election The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
Liberal Party accused of 'con job' after funding pledge for bypass in marginal seat A Liberal Party election pitch to start work on a major infrastructure project in a marginal seat has been criticised by Labor as a "con job". ABC News · Apr 20, 2022
Metropolis TV series to be filmed in Aust A TV series based on the classic film Metropolis will be filmed in Australia, using new LED technology at Melbourne's Docklands Studios. AAP · Apr 14, 2022
Federal government criticised for ‘pathetic’ Brisbane to Sunshine Coast rail line costings document Paul Fletcher releases heavily redacted costings for what the Coalition estimates will be a $3.2bn transport project The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022
Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened Follow all the day’s news The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022
‘Plucked from the sky’: Queensland government questions funding for Sunshine Coast rail project Federal budget to commit $3.9bn for transport infrastructure, including fast rail and new line The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022
Prime Minister announces $3.3 billion NSW infrastructure investment ahead of federal budget The Prime Minister says NSW infrastructure improvements that will be part of Tuesday's federal budget will get people home "sooner and safer". ABC News · Mar 27, 2022
NBN upgrade to single business in Barnaby Joyce’s electorate to cost $630,000 Joyce wrote letter of support for ASX-listed Costa Group for fibre-to-the-premises conversion under Coalition grants program The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022
Budget boost for regional NBN network The government will set aside almost $500 million to increase NBN speeds in regional and rural areas. AAP · Mar 21, 2022
$750 million federal cash splash to boost regional internet speeds and connect more homes to NBN wireless Report after report has warned regional Australia will be left behind without better internet. But will $750 million for NBN upgrades solve the problem? ABC News · Mar 21, 2022
Morrison government asks Facebook, Twitter and Google to block Russian state media ‘disinformation’ Communications minister writes to tech giants about ‘content promoting violence, extremism and disinformation in relation to the Russian invasion of Ukraine’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2022
SBS suspends Russian state media outlets Communications Minister Paul Fletcher has welcomed a decision by SBS to suspend the broadcast of two Russian state media outlets. AAP · Feb 25, 2022
Inside what happened when Facebook blanked Australian news a year ago It has been a year since Facebook "blanked" local news. Here's the inside story of what happened, as revealed in documents released under Freedom of Information laws. ABC News · Feb 17, 2022
"Pub landlady saved my dad's life" Quick thinking pub landlady Barbara saved a regular's life when he collapsed while watching the FA Cup on the pub's TV Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2022
The New Daily · Feb 9, 2022 The ABC’s budget hasn’t been restored – it’s still facing $1.2 billion in losses over a decade If the government truly wanted to restore ABC funding, it would need to increase its budget by at least 10 per cent annually.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2022 Coalition’s new ABC and SBS accountability measures could weaken independence, Labor warns Opposition questions if the law allows Morrison government to demand statement of expectations from broadcasters
The Conversation · Feb 8, 2022 The ABC's budget hasn't been restored – it's still facing $1.2 billion in accumulated losses over a decade ABC Chair Ita Buttrose is “delighted” and Managing Director David Anderson says he now has “certainty” for planning. However, the Morrison government’s pre-election announcement it would restore the ABC’s budget to 2018 levels doesn’t come close to making up for what has been lost in cuts to funding and staff.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022 ADF to support aged care sector as 46 Covid deaths nationally – as it happened Follow all the day’s news
The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2022 ABC welcomes ‘funding certainty’ as Morrison government removes indexation freeze Public broadcaster to receive $3.3bn over next three years, while SBS also gets funding boost
ABC News · Feb 6, 2022 Federal government ends ABC funding freeze, accused of trying to neutralise political headache The federal government ends a contentious decision to freeze millions of dollars of ABC funding as it pours billions of dollars into the national broadcaster over the next three years.
Daily Record · Jan 22, 2022 Pregnant mum stabbed 'possessive' boyfriend in New Year's Day bloodbath in front of six kids Hannah Sindrey, 24, was banged up on Friday for killing Paul Fletcher, 31, on New Year's Day last year.
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022 Pregnant woman, 24, jailed for life after stabbing boyfriend to death at New Year’s party Hannah Sindrey murdered 31-year-old Paul Fletcher at her Essex flat while six children were inside the property
Daily Mirror · Jan 21, 2022 Pregnant woman who killed boyfriend in front of six 'hysterical' children jailed for life Hannah Sindrey, 24, shouted "f*** him, that's what I think" after she was convicted of murdering her boyfriend Paul Fletcher, 31, in a New Year’s bloodbath last January
The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022 Mother jailed for life after murdering boyfriend at New Year’s Eve party Hannah Sindrey, 24, stabbed Paul Fletcher , 31, to death at her flat in Rayleigh, Essex, in the early hours of January 1, 2021.
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022 Woman found guilty of boyfriend’s stabbing murder at New Year’s Eve party Hannah Sindrey was convicted of the murder of Paul Fletcher at her flat in Rayleigh, Essex.