The Albanese government has finally published the Briggs report into public board appointments, which criticises 'patronage and nepotism'. Discover the findings and the government's new framework.
Officials from Home Affairs, Infrastructure and the APS Commission front Senate estimates. Follow live updates as Minister Gallagher faces questions on the delayed jobs-for-mates review.
Activists in Newcastle launch a week of action, opposing the region's pivot from coal to a defence manufacturing hub, including a new $850m missile factory. Read the full story.
A detailed look at the individuals appearing before the Townsville Magistrates Court on Tuesday, December 2, covering charges from traffic offences to drug possession. Stay informed on local justice proceedings.
A Townsville man has been jailed for a violent home invasion. Get the full details on the sentences delivered at the Townsville District Court on December 2.
A roundup of cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 2, including assault, theft, and driving charges. Stay informed on local justice outcomes.
A detailed list of all matters and individuals scheduled to appear at the Geelong County Court on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A summary of all civil matters heard at the Geelong Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, detailing the parties involved and the nature of their disputes. Stay informed on local legal proceedings.
A former top bureaucrat warns Australia needs a political 'fixer' to navigate looming economic and social challenges. Discover why and what it means for the nation's future.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the District Court for attempting to indecently treat children. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
A cognitively impaired 18-year-old has faced Ingham Magistrates Court on a break-and-enter charge. The court heard he was on bail at the time. Read the full details.
Acting PM Richard Marles announces a new Defence Delivery Agency to manage major projects and curb cost blowouts, but declines to rule out future redundancies. Read the details of the major restructure.
Analysis of why PM Anthony Albanese kept his Lodge wedding private, amid letters debating political nastiness, Gaza, voting systems, and mental health funding in Australia.
An 85-year-old former Marist brother has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a homeless 16-year-old boy in the ACT in 1980. Malcolm John Dickson changed his plea an hour into his Supreme Court trial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.