Court Grants Bail to Woman Accused in ISIS-Linked Case as Security Debate Continues
A Melbourne court has granted bail to a woman accused of crimes linked to her time in territory controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS), despite strong opposition…
Political Protest Campaign Puts Focus on Albanese’s Election Promises
Political campaigning has become increasingly visible across parts of Australia after banners criticising Prime Minister Anthony Albanese were displayed on highway overpasses and other public locations, drawing…
Liberal–One Nation Contest Intensifies as Focus Turns to the Seat of Canning
Competition on Australia’s conservative side of politics has intensified after Liberal MP Andrew Hastie responded forcefully to One Nation’s plans to contest the Western Australian seat of…
Record Shift to Regional Australia Highlights Changing Lifestyle and Housing Priorities
More Australians are choosing to leave capital cities for regional communities, with new migration data pointing to the strongest movement from metropolitan areas since the Regional Movers…
Central Coast Council Reviews Australia Day Flag Policy After Years of Community Debate
A long-running debate over Australia Day celebrations on the Central Coast is set to enter a new chapter, with the local council reviewing a flag policy that…
Ashura Processions Spark Debate Over Public Events and Community Space in Australia
Large Ashura processions held in several Australian cities have prompted discussion well beyond the events themselves, with supporters highlighting the importance of religious freedom while some members…
Queensland Lake Incident Sparks Investigation Into Alleged School Bullying
Queensland police are investigating an incident in which a 12-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a lake by an older student, prompting renewed attention on school bullying…
Capital Gains Tax and Negative Gearing Changes: Why Australia’s Housing Debate Is Far From Over
Housing affordability has remained one of the defining economic issues facing Australia, and the federal government’s changes to capital gains tax concessions and negative gearing have placed…
Anthony Albanese’s Graphic Parliament Speech Sparks Viral Reaction Across Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has found himself at the centre of a nationwide conversation after delivering one of the most confronting speeches of his political career, using…
Karl Stefanovic Defends Controversial Interview After Nine Exit
Karl Stefanovic says he has no regrets about interviewing British activist Tommy Robinson, insisting the conversation reflected the kind of journalism he believes audiences deserve despite the…