Voice critic takes the national spotlight as vote nears
Warren Mundine will make a major pitch against an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution when he addresses the National Press Club.
Politics
PM refusing to say whether Home Affairs boss survives
Anthony Albanese won't say whether the Home Affairs secretary is likely to survive an inquiry into leaked text messages exposing his involvement with politics.
‘It is not an easy job’: Andrews quits as premier
Daniel Andrews has resigned as Victorian premier after almost a decade in the top job, with Labor MPs to elect a new leader within a day.
‘Pack of lies’: voice opponent lashes Uluru statement
A high profile critic of an Indigenous voice has compared the Uluru Statement to a "declaration of war" in an explosive speech weeks out from the referendum.
Andrews the latest ‘COVID-19’ leader to call it quits
Daniel Andrews is the latest premier to resign citing some level of burnout, with just two state or territory leaders still holding office since the pandemic.
Powerful public servant’s text scandal could harm trust
Hundreds of encrypted text messages exchanged between the Home Affairs secretary and a Liberal Party powerbroker have left integrity experts deeply concerned.
Deputy tipped for new Vic premier as Andrews calls time
Jacinta Allan is poised to become Victoria's next premier after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation and hinted he would move to the private sector.
‘Time to step away’: Labor on backfoot as Andrews walks
Labor MPs are preparing to quickly elect a new leader following Daniel Andrews' shock resignation as Victorian premier after almost a decade in the top job.
Hundreds rally for domestic violence ‘system in crisis’
A day of action has been held against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory, where organisers say the system is in crisis.
Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide
Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.
Labor gathers to pick leader after Andrews calls time
Jacinta Allan is poised to become Victoria's next premier after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation and hinted he would move to the private sector.
Noel Pearson to issue rally cry for ‘yes’ campaign
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson will address the nation to make the case for a constitutionally-enshrined advisory body.
Challenger emerges in contest for new Victorian premier
Frontrunner Jacinta Allan faces a challenge for the Victorian Labor leadership from the state's transport minister following the resignation of Daniel Andrews.
Jacinta Allan to replace Andrews as Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
Annual inflation lifts 5.2 per cent in August
Australia's consumer prices rose 5.2 per cent annually, higher than the previous month, with housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.
Jacinta Allan wins race to become Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight
Women in NSW will be able to get the oral contraceptive pill through their local pharmacy rather than visiting a doctor for a prescription in a year-long trial.
Indigenous voice is ‘not about race’: Noel Pearson
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson says the voice is about recognition and isn't about dividing Australians down racial lines.
Inflation jump complicates Reserve Bank’s job
Australia's consumer prices have risen 5.2 per cent in the latest figures, with fuel, housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.
‘Deep honour’: Allan ascends as Victorian premier
Victoria has its first female premier in decades, with Jacinta Allan sworn in as premier, replacing Daniel Andrews after his sudden exit from politics.
New premier promises different style as Andrews departs
Jacinta Allan is heading into her first few days as Victoria's premier with the promise of a different style as she weighs up her new-look cabinet.
Victoria’s new premier reflects on standards of the job
Jacinta Allan is starting her first full day as Victoria's 49th premier and only the second woman to hold the title.
Senior officials to face grilling over blocked flights
A parliamentary committee examining the Albanese government's blocking of additional Qatar Airways flights will grill senior bureaucrats about what they knew.
Major shift in army stance to counter emerging threats
Army units will be specialised and weapons moved around to take advantage of Australia's north and position defence forces to better respond to threats.
Australian troops head north in major army restructure
Army units will be specialised and weapons moved around to take advantage of Australia's north and position defence forces to better respond to threats.
New Vic ministry to be revealed before parliament sits
Jacinta Allan will unveil her new-look ministry before parliament returns next week and push ahead with the agenda set by former premier Daniel Andrews.
Troops head north as army braces for regional conflict
Specialised combat brigades will be positioned in Australia's north in a major restructure to better prepare the army for conflict in the region.
Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum
Ahead of the start of remote voting in the Indigenous voice referendum, the electoral umpire says enrolments and other plans are well in train.
Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom
A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.
Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism
A plan to demolish and redevelop all of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has been condemned for only providing homes for an extra 1000-odd public tenants.