Parliament Security Failure: Contractor Had No Clearance
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Category : Politics
Four Australians Charged in Satanic Child Abuse Ring
NSW Police smash an international satanic child sex abuse network, charging four Australian men. The Sydney-based group distributed horrific material online.
Final Senate Estimates 2025: Department Heads Grilled
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
QCAT Townsville Hearings for December 1
Complete guide to Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearings in Townsville for Monday, December 1. Learn about scheduled cases and proceedings.
Cairns Court Rundown: Monday December 1 Cases
Detailed coverage of all cases heard at Cairns Magistrates Court on Monday December 1. From traffic offences to more serious charges, see who faced justice.
Cairns District Court December 1 Sentencing Results
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.
Townsville District Court December 1 Cases
Townsville District Court delivers justice in multiple cases including assault, fraud, and property damage. Read the latest court outcomes and sentencing details.
Townsville Magistrates Court Cases December 1
Complete coverage of Monday's proceedings at Townsville Magistrates Court. See who appeared and what charges were heard in today's court session.
Geelong Court Appearances December 1 2025
Complete rundown of all cases scheduled for Geelong County Court on Monday December 1 2025. Stay informed about local legal proceedings in your community.
Geelong Court Appearances for Monday December 1
Complete rundown of all cases and defendants appearing at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Monday, December 1. Stay informed about local legal proceedings.
Cape York police lose on-call allowances
Queensland Police remove on-call allowances from Cape York officers, sparking union outrage and concerns about remote policing. Learn about the impacts.
Liberals' Bold Speaker Gamble in Final ACT Sitting
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?
Barnaby Joyce's resignation sparks self-interest debate
Barnaby Joyce's resignation timing raises questions about political self-interest while readers debate Indigenous justice, renewable energy costs, and international affairs in Canberra Times letters.
Public Service Bosses Scrutinised in 2025 Census
New data reveals which Australian Public Service agencies have the most and least popular bosses. Discover the top performers and workplaces facing leadership challenges.
$8.9m in old MyWay funds stuck in limbo
A year after Canberra's troubled switch to MyWay+, $8.9 million of passenger cash remains stranded in the old system. Discover the fallout from the 'significant failure' and what's being done.
Australia's Future: A 55 Million Strong, Asian-Led Nation
By 2100, Australia transforms into a hybrid Pacific-Eurasian nation of 55 million, led by an ethnic Chinese PM, navigating a world where China is the dominant global power.
Australia celebrates one million refugees since WWII
Australia marks welcoming its millionth refugee since World War II, celebrating their profound contributions to society and economy. Discover inspiring stories of resilience.
Reply-all email carbon footprint concerns revealed
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
Politicians better behaved in 2025, suspensions drop
Australian MPs were ejected from Parliament 38 times in 2025, a major drop from 2024. Discover which politicians were most-often suspended and why behaviour is improving.
Government consultant spending jumps $135m despite pledge
Federal government spending on external consultants surged to $756 million last year, contradicting Labor's promise to build public service capability. Analysis reveals $135m increase.
Geelong man jailed for child abuse material
Gareth James Brereton sentenced to jail after police found child abuse material on his devices. The Geelong man's disturbing collection included Category 1 content.
Geelong firefighters fight risky land sale
Geelong firefighters warn a proposed land sale threatens community safety by blocking emergency access. Learn why they're fighting to protect residents.
WA's $96.4M Domestic Violence Funding Boost Announced
Western Australia launches historic $96.4 million domestic violence funding package to combat rising offences. Learn how this initiative aims to protect victims and prevent violence.
Burswood Race Track Business Case Under Fire
A political battle erupts over Perth's $218m Burswood race track as scrutiny reveals the economic benefits were significantly overstated. Discover the real numbers behind the controversial project.
Second man charged over Sydney ambush murder
A second man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of father-of-two Mal Seve in a Blacktown ambush. Police made swift arrests after a pursuit.
Balga driver flees after crash, child hospitalised
A driver avoided a police RBT in Balga, crashed into two cars and fled. A child was taken to hospital as a precaution. Police are searching for the man.
WA Police Defend Drone Safety Amid China Links
WA Police insist their drone program remains secure despite revelations about Chinese connections to supplier DJI. Full details on the safety review and government response.
March for Australia signs stolen in Cairns protest
Protest signs at Cairns' March for Australia rally were stolen almost immediately after being placed. Organizers condemn the theft as anti-free speech action.
Australian Values Test Proposed for Migrants
Australia's Opposition proposes tougher migrant screening on Australian values. Take our quiz to see if you understand true blue Aussie culture and traditions.
RAAF Townsville Commander Bids Farewell After Top Role
Group Captain Darren Clare concludes his tenure as RAAF Base Townsville commander after three transformative years. Discover his legacy and future plans.
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