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Just 27 Stupid Things You Missed From The First Week Of The Campaign Trail
We've got a whole month left to go, kids.
You Have Until Thursday Night To Make Sure You're Enrolled To Vote
The election campaign on Wednesday involved George Christensen's travel to the Philippines, the prime minister posing with some carrots, and both sides talking about Labor policies.
Angus Taylor Has Threatened To Sue Journalists For Sharing A Twitter Thread
Two prominent journalists have received legal letters from energy minister Angus Taylor.
Politicians Have Spent Another Day In The Field Trying To Appear Normal Before The Election
Healthcare spending, tax plans, and the Notre Dame cathedral fire dominated the agenda today, but no-one came up with a proper explanation for the way prime ministers sit in front of the TV.
I Regret To Inform You Another Australian Politician Has Eaten A Raw Onion
It's because there's an election going on, I think.
In News That Will Not Shock You: Tax And Peter Dutton Are Dominating Election Headlines
Friday saw the two main parties argue over Labor's tax policies and Dutton face criticism over his comments about his opponent Ali France.
The Election Has Been Called. Here's Everything You Need To Know
We've got five weeks of this, so strap in people.
The Prime Minister Has Delayed Calling The Election And Everyone Seems To Have Gone Mad
Imagine what's going to happen when the campaigning actually begins.
The "Egg Boy" Received A Police Caution Over Fraser Anning Incident
Victoria Police said the far-right Australian senator acted in "self-defence" when striking the teenager who broke an egg on his head.
A North Korean Man Who Has Lived In Australia For Over 20 Years Is Fighting Deportation
The man's case was heard in the Federal Court of Australia on Thursday. He says his drug convictions should not mean his visa is cancelled.
Not A Single Refugee Has Been Sent To Christmas Island Since The Detention Centre Was Reopened
The government said reopening the centre was vital after changes to refugee medical transfer laws — but nobody has been transferred there.
Please Enjoy These 15 Random Things We Found In This Year’s Budget
There was way more stuff about ants than I think any of us anticipated.
Scott Morrison Said Reopening Christmas Island Would Cost $1.4 Billion, But It Absolutely Won’t
The government plans to spend $185 million on reopening Christmas Island detention centre... and then closing it again.
The Government Says Youth Suicide Is A National Priority. Here’s What It’s Planning To Do About It
“It is a national tragedy that we lose so many people to suicide and that so many people live a life of quiet desperation.”
The Media Keep Saying Gladys Berejiklian Was Dux Of Her High School, But She Actually Wasn't
"The premier has never said she was the overall dux of her school," a spokesperson told BuzzFeed News.
A Politician Told His Colleagues To "Shut Up" And It Was Actually The Most Mature Thing Anyone Said Or Did
A guy who is not the deputy prime minister announced he was the elected deputy prime minister and then it all kicked off.
Barnaby Joyce Just Got Dragged By His Boss
Joyce has sparked tensions within his own party with a push for more government support for coal power.
The Last Kids To Leave Nauru Were Greeted At The Airport By Australians Living In America
The last refugee children detained on Nauru flew to the United States this week. Here’s how one family started their new life in Colorado.
The Last Kids Held On Nauru Have Left The Island
The final four refugee children held on Nauru flew to the US for resettlement on Wednesday.
George Pell Was Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse Two Months Ago. Here's Why We're Telling You Now
Here are the details on the suppression order barring reporting on George Pell's guilty verdict – and why several Australian journalists are now facing prosecution.
This “Dedicated And Loving Father Leading A Quiet Life” Spent Over 25 Years Using A False Identity
He said an older Australian man – dubbed Mr X – forced him to use the false identity after adopting him and taking away his Fijian passport.
Please Enjoy This Story About Toy Llamas And Australia's Strict Biosecurity Laws
This takes me back to the great Pistol and Boo saga of 2015, when an Australian government minister threatened to kill Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's dogs.
The Refugee Medevac Bill Brawl, By The Numbers
A huge fortnight in Australian politics has been dominated by debate on refugees, asylum seekers and border security. Here's what you should know.
The Government Spent $330,000 Funding A Sky News Program
Warren Mundine took the idea to Indigenous affairs minister Nigel Scullion's office, which passed it on to the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, Senate Estimates heard on Friday.
Julie Bishop Won't Recontest Her Seat At The Next Election
Former Liberal deputy leader Julie Bishop says she won't recontest her seat at the next election, because she thinks the government will win.
A Business That Got 17 Government-Paid Interns But Employed None Has Been Kicked Out Of The PaTH Program
JWM Communications got $17,000 from the government and has not responded to a request to pay the money back, Senate Estimates heard.
Australia Spent More Than $1 Million On Legal Battles Over Sick Refugees
In 34 cases, sick refugees and asylum seekers were only transferred following a court order.
Michaelia Cash Was Not Interviewed By Police About The AWU Raid Leak, Court Hears
When asked if she told police that her staff member had leaked to the media, Cash said "they did not ask".
After A Decade Of Failures, Aboriginal Leaders Are Optimistic About Closing The Gap
"You’ve got to do better. And we’ll try and help you do better now."
"Water Is Life": Aboriginal People Demand Climate Action In Parliament
"The water will die, the grass will die, the tree will die. There will be rocks and dirt, that’s all. There will be nothing left, not even birds."
Michaelia Cash's Staffer Worked With Michael Keenan's Office To Leak AWU Raids, Court Hears
BuzzFeed News broke the story last year that Keenan's office was involved.
A Win For Refugees, A Loss For The Government: Medical Transfer Changes To Become Law
Opposition and crossbench politicians in Australia teamed up to defeat the government and usher in changes to how refugees detained offshore receive medical treatment.
Scott Morrison Says He'll Reopen The Christmas Island Detention Centre
The Christmas Island centre closed late last year, after just over a decade of operation.
Pauline Hanson Alleges A Male Senator Sexually Harassed A Staffer
Under parliamentary privilege, Hanson said six staffers for the senator had been paid out for unfair dismissal in this term of parliament.
Scott Morrison Said He's Not Troubled By A Historic Defeat In The Lower House
Scott Morrison's response: "Votes will come and go. They do not trouble me."
Cash's Former Media Adviser Reveals Chief Of Staff Told Him Of AWU Raids
David De Garis has admitted to calling "several media outlets" ahead of the AFP raid on the AWU.
A Former Cash Staffer Is Refusing To Answer Questions About The AWU Raid Leaks
“I respectfully decline to answer on the grounds it may incriminate me,” he told the court.
"I Don't Have Citizenship But Australia Is My Country": Hakeem Al-Araibi Returns Home
The refugee footballer was greeted by a large crowd at Melbourne airport on Tuesday.
13 Young Indigenous People Killed Themselves In The Kimberley And A Coroner Found Intergenerational Trauma Was To Blame
The youngest was 10 years old.
Doctors Without Borders Was Kicked Out Of Nauru. Now It's Going To Treat Refugees Via Video
The international medical charity is launching a tele-health service to keep treating its former patients on Nauru.
"Broken Lives": The Banking Royal Commission Findings Are Finally Here
"Wrongdoing is not denounced by issuing a media release," commissioner Kenneth Hayne said.
All The Kids Are Leaving Nauru, But Hundreds Of Men And Women Remain
“It’s finally a win for humanity, but it shouldn’t have taken so long."
The Government Gave A $220,000 Grant To Warren Mundine For His Sky News Show
Warren Mundine is now the Liberal candidate for Gilmore at the upcoming federal election.
The Government Is Spending Nearly $7 Million To Recreate A Voyage Captain Cook Never Made
A replica of HMS Endeavour will spend 14 months circumnavigating Australia to mark the 250th anniversary of Cook's first voyage.
Here's What You Need To Know About How Negative Gearing Affects Your Rent
The Coalition says Labor's negative gearing policy will push up rents. Labor says it won't.
Liberals Dole Out Jobs For The Boys Before The Next Federal Election Is Called
Nice work if you can get it.
Remember Scott Morrison's Terribly Photoshopped White Shoes? Here's How It Happened
Here's what's the go with the faux pair.
Clive Palmer Is Texting People To Tell Them He'll Stop Political Parties Texting People
The businessman and political party leader has sent millions of unsolicited text messages to Australians in the past week.
