Daniel Duggan’s family to challenge extradition to US in federal court – as it happened
This blog is now closed Queensland premier vows ‘many more’ changes to youth justice laws as 13-year-old arrested after stabbing Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Rowland reacts to number of women preselected by Liberal party to replace retiring MPs Michelle Rowland was also asked about the fact just one […]
Peter Dutton’s greatest hits might get him elected but he’s not immune to the bad democracy trap | Rebecca Huntley
The opposition leader recognises voters’ anxiety and pessimism. Yet his solutions may intensify these forces Peter Dutton’s speech in the marginal seat of Chisholm a few days ago was supposed to sketch the terms by which the opposition leader would fight this year’s federal election. Reading the full transcript feels like listening to a compilation […]
‘Have some guts’: Sarah Hanson-Young challenges Labor to keep its environmental promises
Greens senator sees climate crisis and environment as the ‘elephant in the room’ for 2025 election Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Greens are demanding Labor put a moratorium on the destruction of koala habitat and overcome political opponents and […]
NBN’s $3bn fibre revamp is great news but don’t Australians now care more about price than higher speeds?
The demise of NBN’s fibre-to-the-node technology is welcome but making the internet more affordable would have a much bigger impact Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The announcement of the demise of NBN’s fibre-to-the-node technology will be welcomed by those who […]
Butler urges NSW psychiatrists ‘come back to the table’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed Albanese says Coalition ‘more conservative than they have ever been’ as Dutton labels him ‘weakest’ prime minister Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Dutton continues rounds on breakfast television The opposition leader Peter Dutton has been making the rounds this morning, also speaking with the […]
Climate activist who graffitied Tanya Plibersek’s office says he stands by his actions
Environment minister said vandalism and intimidation were ‘completely unacceptable’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A climate activist who graffitied the word “liar” on the federal environment minister’s office has stood by his highly publicised actions, urging the public to stand […]
Albanese says Coalition ‘more conservative than they have ever been’ as Dutton labels him ‘weakest’ prime minister
Prime minister and opposition leader start election bids with early campaigning and funding announcements Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has launched a stinging attack on Peter Dutton, accusing the opposition leader of a “cold-hearted, mean-spirited” politics that has […]
New year, new anxious thoughts. How is your 2025 going? | Jess Harwood
Global events can feel bigger and more intractable than ever, but there’s still hope Continue reading…