People are trusting independents, newest teal MP says Once regarded safe and firmly in conservative hands, the northern beaches of Sydney now have fewer Liberals than ever before. AAP · Oct 20, 2024
Division among Australian politicians easy to see and hear on 7 October anniversary Labor condemns Hamas and acknowledges ‘devastating’ loss of civilian lives. Coalition offers emphatic support of Israel and chides calls for a ceasefire The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024
Afternoon Update: one year on from 7 October attack; NT police to search school children; and baby boomers in worse health than past generations Vigils to commemorate the 1,195 people killed during the attack and the retaliation in Gaza that has resulted in at least 41,000 deaths The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2024
Plibersek’s coalmine decision is double trouble for climate and housing The emissions impact is obvious but with full employment in construction, approving three mine extensions is saying you want workers there rather than building homes The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2024
Police allegedly pepper-sprayed 13-year-old at Sydney rally, legal observers say – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2024
Award-winning journalist or Liberal party player: will the real Peta Credlin please stand up? The former chief of staff to Tony Abbott made the jump to media in 2016 and has walked the line of politics and news ever since The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers Accused Of Trespassing Live On-Air During Chaotic Sunrise Interview Treasurer Jim Chalmers had an awkward on-air moment during a Sunrise interview, when an upset punter accused him of trespassing. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 4, 2024
NSW Liberals branch calls for federal administration after ‘catastrophic failure’ of state division Northern Beaches Liberals unanimously support motion as some observers say conservative faction ‘keen’ to oust moderates after council elections nominations error The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2024
NSW Liberal council election debacle descends into accusations of factional warfare Broadcaster Ray Hadley challenges ‘cowardly’ conservatives to ‘have a bit of courage for the sake of NSW politics’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Afternoon Update: Biden passes torch to Harris; Abbott’s tree attacked; and Tasmanian restaurant scoops top award Hillary Clinton and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez among speakers on day one of the Democratic National Convention The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024
Public memorial tree for ex-PM Abbott felled twice Security will be upgraded at a NSW Blue Mountains park after a young oak tree planted to mark the tenure of former prime minister Tony Abbott was vandalised. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
Tree honouring Tony Abbott sawn off again in ‘extremely rare’ act of vandalism Blue Mountains council to install CCTV after English oak sawn off at the weekend – itself a replacement for another stolen tree honouring former PM The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024
Fallout from Woodside’s birthday bash shows Australia is far from united in climate fight WA newspaper throws tantrum and Tony Abbott blames ‘climate cult’ after prime minister misses fossil fuel company’s party The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024
Russia Faces Accountability For MH17 Tragedy After 10 Years Relatives of MH17 victims gather in Australia to mark 10th anniversary. Ongoing conflict in Ukraine blamed for tragedy. Australia seeks justice from Russia. Top News · Jul 17, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024 Relatives of those killed when MH17 was shot down mark 10 years since tragedy that claimed 298 lives Relatives of passengers killed when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over Ukraine have gathered with officials at Australia’s Parliament House to mark the 10th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed 298 lives
AAP · Jul 16, 2024 Abbott calls for Putin apology on MH17 anniversary A decade after the downing of flight MH17 Tony Abbott says responsibility lies with Vladimir Putin, who should pay compensation to the families of the victims.
AAP · Jul 16, 2024 Albanese urges vigilance in wake of Trump shooting Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned about an increase in threats levelled at MPs.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2024 Mining giant to cut 700 jobs – as it happened This blog is now closed.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2024 Have nearly two weeks of Hunter coal protests won any hearts or minds? 'They do not have the majority support of the public'
The Conversation · Jun 23, 2024 View from The Hill: Paul Keating labels Dutton a ‘charlatan’ as nuclear debate gets down and dirty Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has entered the nuclear debate, with a vitriolic attack describing Peter Dutton as “a charlatan”, “wicked and cynical” and “an inveterate climate change denialist”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2024 Unfriendly fire: famous fights and sledges between Australian politicians supposedly on the same side Faction v faction or just a personality clash, some of Auspol’s most unforgettable spats have been between members of the same party
The Conversation · Jun 13, 2024 Grattan on Friday: the spectre of Abbott looms behind Dutton’s climate strategy In his assault this week on the Albanese government’s climate policy, Peter Dutton is taking the Liberals right back to Tony Abbott’s days.
AAP · Jun 8, 2024 Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target Peter Dutton's pledge to scrap an emissions target would leave Australia in the dust of the race to stop global warming, climate groups and the government say.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2024 Boris Johnson and Tony Abbott: the double act you knew you never needed Needy former UK PM visibly struggled when some of Abbott’s (bonkers) points drew a bigger cheer than his at rightwing event
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2024 Morning Mail: voters back radical housing policies, ‘sports rorts’ documents revealed, total solar eclipse Guardian Essential poll sends warning; millions gather in North America to catch glimpse of moon blocking out the sun