Albanese's wedding guest list maps his inner sanctum
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's wedding guest list offers a clear guide to his most trusted political allies and powerbrokers. Discover who made the cut at The Lodge.
Category : Politics
Watchdog, AFP to investigate mistaken teen arrest in Canberra
The ACT Ombudsman opens a separate inquiry into police practices after an Aboriginal teen was arrested at gunpoint in a case of mistaken identity. Read the latest on the dual investigations.
Cairns man jailed for cocaine dealing in bar scene
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Council defends $40m ocean baths plan as group calls for halt
Newcastle Council defends its $39.8 million ocean baths upgrade as heritage advocates demand the DA be withdrawn over transparency and alcohol concerns. Full details inside.
Immigration Set to Be Australia's Issue of the Summer
The immigration debate is set to dominate Australia's political summer, with the Opposition pledging to cut numbers and the Government defending its policy. Discover the key arguments and what it means for the nation.
Corruption Scandal in Offshore Detention Revealed
A major whistleblower has detailed systemic corruption in Australia's offshore detention contracts. Discover the shocking allegations and the political fallout. Read the full investigation.
Coup Rumours Revive Premier's Execution Edict Memories
Rumours of a political coup in South Australia have resurfaced, drawing unsettling parallels to Premier Smithson's own controversial 'execution edict' from his past. Explore the details and implications for state politics.
Liberal MPs kicked out of SA Parliament most in 2025
Exclusive analysis reveals rowdy Liberal MPs, led by David Pisoni, were ejected from State Parliament nearly nine times more often than Labor in 2025. See the full list.
Iron ore price surge to add $2B to WA budget
Western Australia's budget is set for a $2 billion upgrade as iron ore royalties soar above forecasts. Premier Cook pledges funds for health and housing. Read the full analysis.
Keogh's Plan for Aussie Veterans: Cultural Change & New Care
Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh announces a major push for cultural change and cutting-edge treatments to sustain the wellbeing of Australia's ex-service personnel. Learn about the new strategy.
AG's Dept Unable to Back AI Bot Claims Behind FOI 'Truth Tax'
The Attorney-General's Department could not produce evidence supporting claims of AI bots overwhelming FOI systems, used to justify a controversial 'truth tax'. Read the full investigation.
WA Moves on 'Banned in One, Banned in All' Child Checks
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
Defence shake-up must deliver better outcomes
A major editorial calls for Australia's defence leadership shake-up to result in tangible improvements. Read the analysis on what this means for national security.
WA Electoral Commissioner Told to Quit or Be Sacked
WA's Electoral Commissioner Robert Kennedy has been told to resign or face dismissal after a scathing report into the bungled March 8 state election. Read the full details of the investigation's findings.
Final arguments in Cairns murder trial of Rajwinder Singh
Closing arguments are set to begin in the Cairns Supreme Court murder trial of Rajwinder Singh, accused of killing Toyah Cordingley. The jury will soon deliberate.
Man not guilty of murder due to insanity in hammer attack
Chad Johnathan Hardy has been found not guilty of murdering his housemate due to mental impairment. The WA Supreme Court verdict follows a brutal hammer attack in a Mirrabooka group home. Read the full details.
Ex-cop sentenced for impersonating officer in violent plot
Former WA police officer Bradley Leslie Humble sentenced to six years and eight months for impersonating a cop to enter a home with a hatchet and cable ties. Read the shocking details.
Upper Haughton gun bust: Nine firearms seized, three arrested
Police have seized nine firearms and made three arrests in a major raid on a property in Upper Haughton, near Townsville. Read the full details of the operation.
Cairns tobacco shops raided under new laws
Queensland police have raided and shut down multiple illicit tobacco shops in Cairns using tough new state laws. Discover the impact on organised crime.
Smart devices used as weapons in WA domestic violence
WA Police report a disturbing rise in tech-facilitated domestic abuse, with cars and phones used for control. Learn the signs and how to seek help.
Police search for missing Mackay man, declare two crime scenes
Police are treating the disappearance of 71-year-old Wayne Pedro Morse from Mackay as suspicious. Two crime scenes have been declared as detectives appeal for public help.
Townsville man jailed for drug-fuelled crime spree
Robert Clive Gloss has been sentenced in Townsville Magistrates Court for a series of offences including assault and property damage. Read the full details of his sentencing.
Geelong dad disqualified, caught with ice on school run
A disqualified driver from Geelong, Adam Kenshole, was caught with methamphetamine in his system while driving his children to school. Read the full court details.
SA Labor on Track for Landslide 2026 Election Victory
The Malinauskas Government is poised for a historic election win, with the SA Liberals at risk of losing all but a few seats. Analysis reveals internal turmoil and a bleak outlook for the opposition.
Alleged tobacco figure's luxury SUV seized, bail delayed
Maytham Hamad, brother of exiled kingpin Kazem, has his Mercedes G-Wagon confiscated and bail hearing pushed to February. Police allege a multi-state illicit tobacco and money laundering network.
Weapons Charges Dropped Against Condon in Townsville
Christopher Gerard Condon has federal weapons charges dropped in Townsville Magistrates Court. Read the full details of this surprising legal outcome.
Labor's five demands for ACT Speaker election
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
New Bruce Highway funding raises upgrade questions
The Australian government commits $467 million to Bruce Highway safety works, but critics argue more comprehensive upgrades are needed to address Queensland's growing transport demands.
Defence Department's Biggest Overhaul in 50 Years
The Albanese government launches Australia's largest defence restructure in decades, creating a new agency to manage major projects and prevent budget blowouts.
Mongols member jailed over cocaine in lunch bag
Senior Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang member Jason Keith Whiteside sentenced to four years imprisonment for cocaine possession discovered in his clearly labelled lunch bag in Cairns.
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