South Australia's most senior public servants have firmly rejected claims of political interference, stating there was no directive to delay investigating the algal bloom's cause until after the election.
As the SA state election heats up, Labor and Liberal have recruited leading journalists as spin doctors. Mike Smithson analyses the impact on political reporting. Read the full story.
ANU professor Mark Kenny argues that rampant hyperbole in political and media language is eroding meaning, nuance, and our capacity for genuine public debate in Australia. Read his call for linguistic clarity.
Political commentator Joe Spagnolo outlines his bold New Year's resolutions for WA's leaders, urging Premier Roger Cook and Opposition Leader Shane Love to tackle key state issues. Read his frank advice.
A 44-year-old Ainslie man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing knives and threatening the public in Fyshwick. ACT Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the incident.
Political commentator Jeni O'Dowd analyses why 2025 became the year of the political shirker in Australia. Discover the key figures and events that defined this era of avoidance. Read the full analysis now.
From political heavyweights to cultural icons, meet the West Australians who dominated headlines and shaped conversations across the state in a pivotal 2025. Discover their stories.
Analysis reveals why PM Albanese resists a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction massacre. Explore the political dangers and calls for action. Read the full story.
Explore the deep cultural and legal reasons why Australia's approach to free speech is more restrained than America's absolute First Amendment protection. Understand the historical context shaping this key difference.
From political upheaval with Donald Trump's Senate trial to a record-breaking Telethon, 2025 was a year of major events. Explore the key moments that shaped the world.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces backlash for accusing Foreign Minister Penny Wong of being 'compromised' by China. Political figures decry the remarks as dangerous. Read the full story.
Former Treasurer and US Ambassador Joe Hockey has reportedly separated from his wife, investment banker Melissa Babbage, after three decades of marriage. Get the full story on their split and political legacy.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces growing political isolation for rejecting a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction attacks. Critics argue his stance is untenable. Read the full analysis.
Amy Remeikis argues the real threat isn't immigration, but politicians spreading hate. As Opposition Leader Sussan Ley visits Bondi, we examine the impact of divisive rhetoric on Australia's social fabric. Read more.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled claims by former Cessnock councillors over the Liberal Party's candidate nomination failure are 'reasonably arguable'. The case will proceed, seeking accountability.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was denied a central mourning role after the Bondi attack, sparking a political crisis over anti-Semitism. Read the full analysis of the government's response and the shifting landscape.
A columnist condemns the political point-scoring after the Bondi tragedy, arguing the focus must be on gun reform. Read the full analysis.
WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti outlines 10 crucial things we cannot allow to be lost to those who seek to divide our community. Read her powerful call for unity.
Sydney's Sutherland Shire Mayor condemns 'reprehensible' online calls for violence, urging unity 20 years after the Cronulla riots. Police are monitoring closely.
New Liberal leader faces immediate test over MP's controversial Ashes trip. Analysis of his first week and the political fallout from the 'free passage' scandal.
Following the Bondi terror attack, letters to the editor reveal public praise for a hero shop owner, frustration over political point-scoring, and urgent calls to combat antisemitism.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confronts intense criticism over his government's handling of anti-Semitism following the devastating Bondi Beach terrorist attack that claimed 15 lives. Analysis of the political fallout and calls for action.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ends 2025 on a high after a crushing election win and Coalition chaos. But political analyst Mark Kenny warns of looming dangers from hubris and secrecy that could undo Labor's success. Read the full analysis.
The Coalition faces a strategic dilemma on industrial relations reform. Can they challenge Labor's agenda without alienating voters? Analysis of the political tightrope.
Townsville's new Mayor, Nick Dametto, faces his first major council vote on hiring political advisers. Will he secure support for his team?
The Albanese government has rejected crucial recommendations from a damning report on political patronage, choosing a weak framework over legislation to curb 'jobs for mates' culture. Read why trust in politicians remains so low.
A new report reveals systemic 'jobs for mates' appointments in the Australian public service, sparking calls for urgent reform. Read the full investigation.
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.
A former top bureaucrat warns Australia needs a political 'fixer' to navigate looming economic and social challenges. Discover why and what it means for the nation's future.
A new government AI plan warns of unknown threats and challenges to national security. Experts fear it could exacerbate existing risks. Read the full analysis.