The Focus: First Nation Films festival is back at Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre on Jan 24-25. Featuring documentaries, music, and speakers like Thomas Mayo, it's a key part of Fremantle's Truth Telling program. Free entry.
Former Nationals senator Ron Boswell, a titan of Queensland politics for over 30 years, has died at 85. Colleagues pay tribute to a fierce advocate for rural Australia. Read more.
A Perth man faces court accused of spreading anti-Semitic material online following a public tip-off to WA Police. Read the full details of the investigation and charges.
Two-year-old Unit Five, named for late stud manager David Merricks, wins at Caulfield to qualify for the Gold Coast Magic Millions. Trainer Ciaron Maher praises the colt's professionalism.
A major crash involving a vehicle fire has forced the closure of Perth's Kwinana Freeway northbound at Thomas Road, causing significant traffic delays. Seek alternative routes.
After the Bondi tragedy, columnist Jenna Price explores how we can foster the bravery shown by hero Ahmed al Ahmed. Psychologist Erica Frydenberg offers actionable steps for building courage in ourselves and the next generation.
Queensland MP and former officer Janelle Poole gives a moving speech in Parliament, honouring the bravery of police who confronted the Bondi Junction attacker. Read her powerful words.
Two Hunter region footballers, Alex Neyland and Molly Thomas, have been selected by the Sydney Swans in the 2025 AFLW draft. Discover their journey from junior clubs to the elite level.
Thomas Markle Sr makes an emotional plea to reunite with his daughter Meghan and meet his grandchildren after a life-saving leg amputation. Get the latest on this family rift.
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has sensationally joined One Nation, vowing to fight for regional Australia. The shock move comes as Coalition support hits a record low. Read more.
A massive fire tore through the Thomas Creative factory in Unanderra, requiring 35 firefighters to bring it under control. Police are investigating the cause of the significant blaze.
From a burqa stunt in the Senate to a cringe-worthy political courtship, columnist John Hanscombe reflects on the absurdity and fortune of Australian politics from afar. Have your say.
West Coast Eagles superstar Ella Roberts has claimed her second consecutive club champion award, becoming the youngest player in club history to achieve the feat. Read the full results and coach's praise.
ACT Legislative Assembly elects Canberra Liberal Jeremy Hanson as its new Speaker. Hanson pledges a non-partisan approach, but Labor and Greens had raised concerns over his impartiality.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce faces mounting pressure over his controversial steak dinner with Pauline Hanson. Will this political misstep cost him?
A Canberra resident confronted a man distributing neo-Nazi 'White Australia' flyers. The racist leaflets linked to Thomas Sewell's NSN have spread to Sydney and South Australia.
Pauline Hanson's Senate burqa performance ignites fierce debate about racism, political theatrics and media coverage in Australian politics. Read the full analysis.
A Canberra resident has photographed a neo-Nazi distributing racist 'White Australia' leaflets in Tuggeranong. Police are aware but note no criminal offences identified. Read more.
Mark Riley analyses Pauline Hanson's recent polling surge and why it may create unrealistic expectations for One Nation ahead of the next federal election. Read the full analysis.
Barnaby Joyce confirms he'll contest next election as Pauline Hanson faces leadership challenge from One Nation Senate candidate. Political shakeup underway.
A WA mother accused of stealing most of her hero son's compensation from the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy has been found unfit to stand trial due to cognitive impairments.
Former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce officially leaves Nationals party amid policy rift and One Nation speculation. Get the latest Australian political developments.
Former Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce announces shock move to Pauline Hanson's One Nation after wagyu dinner meeting. Political earthquake rocks Australian politics.
Pauline Hanson's repeat of her 2017 burqa stunt in the Senate has led to suspension and widespread condemnation, revealing deeper issues in Australian politics. Read the full analysis.
Pauline Hanson faces bipartisan condemnation after controversial comments about the burqa during Senate debate. Political leaders unite in criticism of her remarks.
Barnaby Joyce could defect to One Nation as early as this week following a controversial dinner with Pauline Hanson. The Nationals MP has been boycotting party meetings amid record poll numbers.
Pauline Hanson sparks outrage with repeated burqa stunt in Australian Senate. Political leaders condemn the controversial demonstration as racist and divisive.
Discover how a Mount Saint Thomas family grows cheaper, better-tasting food in their edible garden, reducing supermarket reliance. Get their tips for self-sufficiency.