Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru Denmark's Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre". AAP · Feb 27
Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in Protesters have gathered to blast the controversial appointment of a territory's administrator in angry scenes, with a man arrested. AAP · Feb 26
Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice A territory administrator has apologised for controversial social media posts ahead of his swearing-in ceremony following a backlash over his appointment. AAP · Feb 26
New NT administrator apologises for ‘racist’ posts as MPs plan to boycott swearing-in ceremony Aboriginal leader says David Connolly won’t be welcome in communities amid calls for prime minister to scrap appointment The Guardian - AU · Feb 26
'Welcome home': new citizens choose freedom, fairness New Australians have shared stories of belonging after being welcomed as citizens by their nation's leader. AAP · Jan 26
Olympic legend, top silks score highest honours Olympic legend Cathy Freeman is one of 10 people to receive the top honour at the annual Order of Australia awards. AAP · Jan 25
Bondi Beach Hero Passes £1.3m in Donations and is Nominated for Australia's Highest Bravery Award Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has inspired a global outpouring of support, with donations topping £1.3m and a nomination for Australia's highest bravery honour. International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025
Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit Politicians and their staff have been told to lock down their phones and shut their blinds while China's third-highest official visits Parliament House. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
View from The Hill: Albanese says Whitlam’s dismissal ‘calculated plot’; Liberals consumed by current battle Anthony Albanese has denounced Gough Whitlam’s dismissal from office in 1975 as “a calculated plot, hatched by conservative forces which sacrificed conventions and institutions in the pursuit of power”. The Conversation · Nov 10, 2025
Anangu people seek business share of Uluru tourism The Anangu people of the Red Centre share the iconic rock known as Uluru with the world but also seek a share of the tourism opportunities. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
Governor-General thanks Anangu people for sharing Uluru The Anangu people of the Red Centre have been thanked by Australia's leaders for sharing the big red rock Uluru with the world after it was handed back to them. AAP · Oct 25, 2025
Child bride tragedy holding back girls' true potential International Day of the Girl draws attention to the potential of girls around the world and the barriers they face to freedom, safety, education and more. AAP · Oct 9, 2025
'Unrelenting' demands leave single mothers voiceless Single mothers say they feel voiceless in discussions about policies that impact their lives as many struggle financially with competing pressures of mothering. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
'You just do it': bravery award for flood rescuer A man whose quick thinking helped save a woman stranded in a flooded creek has been awarded a bravery decoration for his "unforeseen courage". AAP · Aug 31, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025 Australia’s women remain an untapped resource in the hunt for productivity Female empowerment is more than just ‘nice to have’, as I was once told in the halls of parliament. It’s good economic policy
AAP · Aug 22, 2025 GG lauds diversity and civics as defence for democracy Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to meet Australians wherever they are as she reflects on her time in the job and the role diversity brings to the nation.
The Conversation · Jul 17, 2025 Grattan on Friday: New parliament presents traps for Albanese and Ley Anthony Albanese hasn’t been in any rush to convene the new parliament, which Governor-General Sam Mostyn will open on Tuesday.
AAP · Jul 5, 2025 Pacific-Aust 'commonality' important in uncertain times Anthony Albanese has highlighted Australia's shared interests with Pacific nations as an important part of building relationships during uncertain times.
AAP · Jul 1, 2025 Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks Pacific leaders need to "hold hands" and weather external interference in the region, Fiji's prime minister says during a visit to Australia.
AAP · Jun 8, 2025 'Miracle' PM gets top gong in the name of the King A controversial ex-prime minister, an Oscar winner and several academics are receiving one of Australia's top merits on the King's Birthday Honours List.
The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025 Albanese to call election on Friday as Dutton pledges fuel tax relief and national gas plan Anthony Albanese is set to announce on Friday that Australians will go to the polls on May 3, after he makes an early morning visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn.
Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2025 Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese set to call election ‘imminently’ Prime Minister Albanese’s Labor Party has introduced new tax cuts in advance of general election due before May 17.
AAP · Mar 7, 2025 Women, men must work together to achieve gender parity To mark International Women's Day, Governor-General Sam Mostyn has called on women and men to work together to achieve equality and end gender-based violence.
The Canberra Times · Nov 11, 2024 Remembrance Day returns to its traditional ground at Australian War Memorial It's the 106th anniversary of the ending of the First World War.
AAP · Nov 11, 2024 A quiet, larrikin 'kid' awarded highest military honour Private Richard Norden has been awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry during the Vietnam War, an honour his friends have spent decades fighting for.