About

Politics

Alleged murder review
Latest News Politics

Minns orders review into alleged murder of Molly Ticehurst

A formal review into an alleged murder will be launched on Wednesday, following the death of 28-year-old Molly Ticehurst earlier this week.

Meet the women wanting to job-share the role of a politician
News Politics

Meet the two women wanting to job-share the role of a politician

Victoria will not go ahead with a planned second injecting room.
Latest Politics Science

The Victorian Govt won’t open a planned safe injecting room

Victoria has rejected advice to set up an injecting room in Melbourne’s CBD, saying an appropriate location couldn’t be found.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape have begun a two-day hike of the Kokoda Track.
Latest News Politics

Anthony Albanese is hiking the Kokoda Track. What is it?

The pair will walk only part of the track, beginning in Kokoda and ending in the village of Isurava, where a dawn service will be held on ANZAC Day. Albanese is the first PM to walk Kokoda while in office.

Australia's biggest vape seizure
Latest News Politics

Largest vape seizure in Australia’s history

Australia’s biggest vape seizure has amassed nearly 500,000 illegally imported vapes, worth about $15 million in street value.

Job-sharing politicians
Culture Latest News Politics

Job-sharing political candidates want an Australian first

Job-sharing politicians would allow greater skillsets and perspectives in Canberra, according to two women making the push for parliament.

2024 india election voting
Latest News Politics World

2024 India election: 1 billion begin voting

Polls across the world’s largest democracy will remain open until 1 June.

Brisbane pill testing centre
Latest News Politics Science

Australia’s second-ever pill testing centre opens

A pill testing centre in Brisbane opened on Friday, becoming the second fixed drug checking site in Australia.

Trump's historic criminal trial begins
News Politics World

Trump’s historic criminal trial begins

Donald Trump has become the first U.S. President to front a criminal trial.
Latest Politics World

Donald Trump is now the first U.S. President to face a criminal trial

Donald Trump’s first of four criminal trials has begun in New York, making him the first U.S. President to front a criminal case.

bruce lehrmann raped brittany higgins
Latest News Politics

Bruce Lehrmann ‘more likely than not’ raped Brittany Higgins, Fed Court judge finds

A Federal Court judge has found it’s ‘more likely than not’ that Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, meaning he wasn’t defamed by journalist Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten.

Funding cuts to NSW public schools
Latest News Politics

NSW to cut school funding by $148 million

Funding cuts to NSW public schools could climb to $148 million, as part of an announcement from the state government this week.

victorian public servants period leave
Latest News Politics

Victorian public servants to get period leave

It comes after the union representing public sector workers negotiated a new deal with the state Government.

AUKUS is considering working with Japan as part of the military partnership.
Latest Politics World

Is Japan joining AUKUS? Maybe not, but it could get involved

AUKUS defence ministers have released a statement noting Japan could become involved in the military partnership. Here’s what that means.

The Government's response to the ADHD inquiry has been delayed by more than two months
Latest Politics

Government response to the ADHD inquiry is two months overdue

A report recommended sweeping changes to the way ADHD is diagnosed and treated in Australia. Five months on, the Government hasn’t responded.

Alice Springs youth curfew
Latest News Politics

NT govt extends Alice Springs youth curfew

An initial two-week curfew under 18-year-olds in the region was announced last month, amid concerns about growing violence and unrest. That curfew was due to end this Wednesday (10 April).

WA boat arrival
Latest Politics

Here’s what we know about the second WA boat arrival this year

A second boat has arrived in remote WA this year carrying suspected asylum seekers, which has set off a political brawl.

Australian supermarkets
Economics Latest News Politics

Billion-dollar fines under supermarket proposal

Australian supermarkets could face billions of dollars in penalties for severe abuses of power, under a new proposal tabled on Monday.

The Federal Government said it's concerned about restraint clauses creeping into young people's job contracts
Latest Politics

What are restraint clauses and how do they affect young workers?

Assistant Treasury Minister Andrew Leigh has raised concerns about an increase in the use of restraint clauses by employers — e.g “non-compete” or “no-poach” agreements.

Free flu jabs in Australia
Latest Politics

Free flu jabs for two Australian states

Free flu jabs have been announced for two states in Australia, ahead of an expected surge in cases during winter.

Samantha Mostyn has been announced as Australia's next Governor-General
Latest Politics

Samantha Mostyn will be Australia’s new Governor-General

Today, PM Albanese announced lawyer and businesswoman Samantha Mostyn will replace David Hurley as Australia’s new Governor-General from July.

florida abortion ban
Latest News Politics

Florida will introduce one of the strictest abortion bans in the US

Research has shown one in three people don’t know they’re pregnant until after six weeks.

High-profile donors to the Voice referendum
Latest News Politics

Turnbull among donors to failed Yes campaign

High-profile donors to the Voice referendum include former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and mining billionaire Clive Palmer.

draft national autism strategy
Latest News Politics

Draft National Autism Strategy released by Aus Govt

Improved social and economic inclusion and health support for Autistic people were among the key outcome areas the draft strategy hopes to address.

The Federal Government has introduced reforms to the NDIS following a review that recommended an overhaul of the scheme
Latest Politics

Why have proposed NDIS reforms stirred controversy?

The Federal Government has introduced reforms to the NDIS following a review that recommended an overhaul of the scheme

NT police are enforcing a youth curfew in Alice Springs due to rising crime
Latest News Politics

Curfew for under 18s in force across Alice Springs

The Northern Territory Government has announced young people in Alice Springs will live under a curfew for two weeks.

Why the AFL are being accused of a cover up
Politics Sport

Why the AFL are being accused of a cover-up

New immigration laws would make it easier to deport non-citizens
Latest Politics

New immigration laws would make it easier to deport non-citizens

The Federal Government has introduced laws making it easier for authorities to deport non-citizens and expand the immigration minister’s powers.

julian assange death penalty
Latest News Politics

US must prove Julian Assange won’t face the death penalty, UK court rules

The Australian is accused of publishing thousands of classified US military documents.

Be the smart friend in your group chat

Join thousands of young Aussies and get our 5 min daily newsletter on what matters in your world.

It’s easy. It’s trustworthy. It’s free.