FOI costs double while full document releases plummet
Analysis reveals Australia's freedom of information system has become more expensive and secretive, with costs doubling to $97.9 million while full releases halve. Read the full investigation.
Category : Politics
Scandalous $480k 'Scrum Master' in Federal Agency Audit
A damning audit reveals the Office of Parliamentary Counsel oversaw a project with a tripled budget and contracts inflated up to 1900%, including a $480k 'scrum master' role. Read the full investigation.
Roger Cook's 2026 agenda: housing, crime, and leadership
WA Premier Roger Cook outlines his ambitious plans for 2026, tackling housing, youth crime, and his leadership future. Read his bold vision for Western Australia.
Politics smothers unity after Bondi atrocity
The national unity following the Bondi terror attack was quickly eroded by political point-scoring from all sides. We analyse the response and ask if our leaders brought us together or pushed us apart.
Toyah Cordingley's murderer placed in solitary confinement
Rajwinder Singh, convicted of murdering Toyah Cordingley, is in solitary confinement in a Queensland prison. Authorities confirm safety orders can restrict religious headwear. Read the latest details.
Australia's Stance on Venezuela Questioned After US Action
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is in US custody after a military operation. Experts urge Australia to forge its own strategic position, distinct from the US, as protests are planned across Australian cities.
Melbourne woman charged with murder after fatal fire
A 29-year-old woman faces murder charges after a man died in a horrific house fire in Melbourne's south-east. Police allege she poured flammable liquid on the victim.
Man dies in crash after SA police pursuit of stolen car
A 33-year-old man has died after a crash on the Eyre Highway following a police operation involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. Read the full details of the incident.
Australia Calls for Venezuelan Power Transition
Australia calls for a Venezuelan power transition reflecting the people's will after US military action captures President Maduro. Smartraveller issues urgent 'leave now' advice for Australians.
Canberra KFC fight escalates to hammer-throwing road rage
ACT Police are hunting a group of men after a fight outside a Dickson KFC exploded into a road rage incident where a hammer was thrown, smashing a car window. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
How 'Absolutely' and 'Completely' Are Dulling Our Politics
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.
ACT Greens' 2026 challenge: matching ambition with ability
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
Voters demand migration pause as numbers hit 1.27 million
New Resolve poll shows over 60% of Australians want immigration halted for housing. Stephen Saunders argues migration policy is 'bonkers' and undemocratic. Read the full debate.
Video footage that defined Geelong headlines in 2025
From a heroic water rescue to a shocking daylight robbery, revisit the viral video moments that captured Geelong's attention and sparked major conversations in 2025.
Council bosses paid more than NSW Premier
Annual reports show two Illawarra council CEOs received higher pay packets than Premier Chris Minns. Explore the figures and the reasons behind the salaries.
Spagnolo's New Year Resolutions for WA Politicians
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.
Maduro Captured as US Launches Major Strike on Venezuela
President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after a large-scale US attack on Venezuela's capital. Get the latest on the escalating conflict, the history of tensions, and what happens next.
Man charged with murder after fatal Fitzroy stabbing
A 23-year-old Fitzroy man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 43-year-old man in a Napier Street apartment block in December. Police allege the two men were known to each other.
Homicide Squad hands back Norlane death investigation
Victoria's Homicide Squad has concluded its investigation into the mysterious death of a Norlane man, handing the case back to local Geelong detectives. The probe continues.
Woman found dead in Goulburn home, police investigate
Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in a Joshua Street home in Goulburn on Saturday morning. Homicide Squad detectives have established a crime scene.
Man charged over knife threats in Canberra's Fyshwick
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.
Driver rams police car, flees scene in Townsville chase
A dramatic police chase unfolded in Townsville after a driver collided with a patrol vehicle and fled. The incident, captured on video, involved a major search operation. Read the full story.
Deadly Melbourne shooting sparks police manhunt
A man has died after a shooting in Melbourne's Fitzroy. Police are hunting the gunman who fled the scene near a Catholic primary school. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
South Perth floating barge proposal hits choppy waters
A controversial plan to move a floating barge to South Perth is facing strong opposition over safety, traffic, and environmental concerns. Discover the full story.
Greens demand creative budget fix as ACT faces fiscal black hole
ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury urges creative spending reforms to tackle Canberra's budget crisis, criticising Labor's 'business-as-usual' approach. Read the full analysis.
Councillor criticises 3% pay rise for Qld leaders
A Cairns councillor has publicly condemned a 3% salary increase for Queensland's Premier and Ministers, calling it 'obscene' amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read his full argument.
Australia's $1.5bn AUKUS down payment sent to US
Australia has quietly transferred a non-refundable $1.5 billion to the United States as an AUKUS down payment. Explore the details and strategic implications of this major defence investment.
Wollongong fireworks cancelled, council review launched
Wollongong City Council will review the cancelled New Year's Eve fireworks after a wave washed over the breakwall. The probe will ask why there was no Plan B. Read the full story.
Secret Pyramid Collapse Docs Expose Geelong Chaos
Secret government documents unsealed reveal the chaotic collapse of Geelong's Pyramid Building Society in 1990, exposing a frantic cover-up. Read the full investigation.
Ex-Royal Commissioner Demands Bondi Massacre Inquiry
Former WA Royal Commissioner Neville Owen argues a national probe into the Bondi Junction attack is essential. Discover why he believes only a royal commission can deliver justice and prevent future tragedies.
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