Blak Sovereign Movement makes case against referendum
The Blak Sovereign Movement is opposed to a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice into the constitution, hitting out against 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.
Politics
‘I will miss him terribly’: Labor legend farewelled
A "great Australian" who fought for what he believed in, former Labor leader Simon Crean has been laid to rest at a state funeral.
Gas, electricity prices up as winter hits east coast
The latest Australian Energy Regulator quarterly report shows higher wholesale prices for gas and electricity were partly offset by new solar and wind capacity.
Man fined after wrestling police on Jetstar fight
A former refugee who claimed a Jetstar crew bullied him before police Tasered and manhandled him on a plane has been fined $1500 by a Perth court.
Inflation debate makes RBA rates call a coin toss
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the latest jobs figures are a good surprise, despite fears the unemployment rate could lead to more pain for mortgage holders.
Chinese ships set to monitor military drills off coast
As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off the Australian coast, Chinese ships are expected to be monitoring the multinational military drills.
Chinese spy ships eye naval drills off Australian coast
As Talisman Sabre exercises are held off Australia's coastline, Chinese ships will monitor the multinational military drill.
Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG’s NRL bid
Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.
Doubts cast on defence commitment to families
A royal commissioner says she's not optimistic about the Australian Defence Force's efforts to reduce the stresses and impact of military service on families.
Inflation results key to Reserve Bank rates decision
The latest inflation data will be crucial to where the Reserve Bank takes interest rates at its board meeting in August.
Tasmanian premier reveals health, stadia ministers
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has revealed who'll take on the health and stadia and events portfolios as he dons different ministerial hats in a reshuffle.
Young Indigenous Australians kick off ‘yes’ campaign
The Uluru Youth Dialogue has selected more than 30 young Indigenous Australians from around the nation to lead conversations in support for the voice.
Trump Jr cancels Australian tour, blaming late visa
A speaking tour of Australia by Donald Trump Jr has been cancelled due to the late issuing of a visa, organisers say.
Renters at risk of stepping off ‘affordability cliff’
Tenants still face sharp price increases but easing vacancy rates suggest rental growth may be losing steam.
Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity
Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds.
Lawyer warns against ‘misuse’ of Liberal Party status
The Liberal Party ignored serious complaints of misconduct because its legal status was a "shield" against it being sued, a former ministerial staffer has said.
Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins
Brittany Higgins says she is considering her legal options after a defamation threat from Senator Linda Reynolds, who is already suing Ms Higgins' partner.
Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is due to make a speech on Friday and will reportedly say the government is "mesmerised" by alternative energy sources.
Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme
The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear.
Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote
Peter Dutton has ramped up calls to reject the Indigenous voice and says the public is starved of an opportunity to contest ideas surrounding it.
Voice would be a two-way relationship, says Burney
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says she wants to see a two-way relationship with the voice, should the proposed body be established.
Remote school attendance scheme ‘unethical and harmful’
A controversial program aimed at improving attendance rates for Aboriginal children at remote schools has actually seen a decrease, according to research.
Albanese to arrive in Berlin ahead of key NATO talks
Anthony Albanese will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin on the first leg of the prime minister's three-day trip to Europe for the NATO summit.
New voluntary betting exclusion register to be launched
Problem gamblers will be able to exclude themselves from being able to bet as part of a new voluntary register called BetStop.
Morrison should be ’embarrassed’ over robodebt: Shorten
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is under pressure to leave parliament as the fallout from the robodebt royal commission continues.
Threats after firefighting foam settlement approved
A Federal Court employee has been threatened after a class action settlement over Indigenous cultural losses caused by toxic firefighting foam was approved.
Robodebt lawyer’s compo push for ‘Australian Watergate’
The lawyer who led a class action lawsuit for robodebt victims has written to the prime minister calling for compensation for those affected by the scheme.
Voters get in early ahead of Fadden by-election
New figures from the Australian Electoral Commission show 15 per cent of voters have cast pre-poll or postal votes ahead of this Saturday's Fadden by-election.
Australian surveillance aircraft to help Ukraine: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is due to meet the leaders of New Zealand, Japan and South Korea at the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Public servants face new probe over robodebt scheme
Public servants named in a damning robodebt royal commission report will be investigated by a powerful inquiry, in a bid to hold people accountable.
Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up
Renters may be finding it a little easier to find a home as vacancy rates ease across every capital city except Brisbane.