A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
A Canberra harm minimisation leader is pushing for a review of parole conditions that ban all drug use, arguing they clash with the ACT's decriminalisation approach and risk re-incarceration. Read the full report.
A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.
Heavily armed police swarmed a Canberra street, ordering residents indoors. One person is in custody after reports of a firearm. Read the latest updates on the incident.
Author Madonna King shares how she discovered the personal story behind political firebrand Bob Katter. Learn about the man behind the public persona in this revealing interview.
Plans emerge for a monumental 30-meter Gough Whitlam statue atop Black Mountain, inspired by Rio's Christ the Redeemer, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal.
As Australia marks 50 years since the Whitlam dismissal, readers debate his monumental reforms versus economic management. From universal healthcare to land rights, his legacy remains contested.
Explore Troy Bramston's revealing new Gough Whitlam biography and other major book releases for Australian political enthusiasts. Discover must-read titles for your summer reading list.
Exploring Gough Whitlam's historic 1972 victory and its lasting impact on Australian parliamentary democracy. Discover how minority governments shape policy.
Fifty years after Australia's constitutional crisis, discover how Wollongong MP Rex Connor's controversial loan dealings helped trigger the Whitlam government's dramatic dismissal. Explore the untold story.
Gough Whitlam's formative years in Canberra profoundly influenced his ambitious government agenda and belief in federal power. Discover the lasting impact 50 years after the Dismissal.
Leading political analysts are drawing unsettling parallels between current political tensions and the 1975 Whitlam dismissal, suggesting Australia's constitutional framework could face unprecedented challenges.
Nearly 50 years later, the dramatic dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam remains a stark reminder of Australian democracy's vulnerability and the enduring power of constitutional crises.