politics
PM apologises for saying he would 'shag' Kylie Minogue in podcast game
Anthony Albanese made the comments during a game of “shag, marry, date” on the Bush Deep podcast on Friday, which have been widely condemned as inappropriate. Source link
China to test ballistic missile in Pacific — as it happened
The Chinese government informed governments in the region about the test earlier today, the ABC has been told. Source link
Albanese poised to sign major new treaty with Fiji
Anthony Albanese has arrived in Fiji to sign a major new treaty that will see the two countries “act together” against serious challenges. Source link
Australia enters new alliance with Fiji, and more Pacific nations could join
Australia and Fiji strike a new defence alliance in a major development that could reshape the Pacific’s strategic landscape. Source link
AFP to push Australia's policing model to UN
The AFP commissioner will promote Pacific police training as a model for the United Nations when she addresses police delegates from 140 nations this week. Source link
Liberal frontbencher pushes back on coalition with One Nation
Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan says the Liberal party is not entertaining thoughts of forming a coalition with One Nation. Source link
How many gambling ads played during the Socceroos match?
There should be rules against jumping on the World Cup bandwagon to illustrate a political point, but the Socceroos’ valiant effort against Egypt offers a timely real-world test. Source link
Australia's woeful Asian languages literacy is failing us
As Asian language enrolments wither Australia is failing to make lasting ties within our region. Source link
Conroy's 'dead cat' reminds us Labor has tough calls ahead
After guiding the country through a tumultuous six months, the Albanese government faces tough fiscal and political decisions. Source link
Senator urges help for families in limbo as forced house auctions loom
Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe joins a fight to stop Indigenous homes being sold in Queensland due to unpaid rates. Source link