Dire funding shortfalls are hampering efforts to curb alcoholism in Central Australia, according to the drug and alcohol sector’s peak body, which says some treatment services have received so little attention that their buildings cannot safely be occupied. Key points: The NT’s peak drug and alcohol body says chronic under-funding has left some buildings in … Read more
It could be up to a week before a decision is made on whether Intervention-era alcohol bans are reinstated in central Australia in a bid to arrest a spike in crime and alcohol-fuelled violence. Key points: The Commonwealth and NT governments will consider “next steps” in cabinet meetings next week Leaders Anthony Albanese and Natasha … Read more
Jamie Fejo stands outside a house at the Ilpeye Ilpeye town camp on the edge of Alice Springs. The Arrernte and Larrakia man grew up here, but he’s shocked at what’s happening to the place he loves. “It’s a disgrace,” he says. “They’re running amok, walking the streets, breaking and entering, making us Aboriginal people … Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted Bill Gates and representatives from his company Breakthough Energy and members from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It is the first time the pair have met and they are expected to discuss responses to energy shortages, medical issues and climate change. Mr Albanese thanked the Microsoft founder for … Read more
This week’s national cabinet meeting has been postponed, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time this year. Key points: Anthony Albanese is isolating at Kirribilli House in Sydney after testing positive for COVID-19 It is his second infection after contracting the virus during this year’s federal election campaign A … Read more
LIVE: Censure motion is moved against Scott Morrison over secret ministries | ABC NewsABC News (Australia) Scott Morrison thanks colleagues on eve of censure over secret ministries scandalABC News Will Scott Morrison even care when he is censored?Sydney Morning Herald Censure too soft a slap for many ministers MorrisonSydney Morning Herald View full coverage on … Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been accused of bullying by Coalition MP Michelle Landry, who says she left Question Time feeling humiliated by his response to her question. Key points: The Speaker says he did not see Anthony Albanese show Michelle Landry any disrespect She had asked a question about funding for a project in … Read more
IN FULL: Australian Prime Minister speaks after meeting with Shaq about Indigenous rights | ABC NewsABC News (Australia) Anthony Albanese and Linda Burney meet with Shaquille O’Neal as government seeks to mobilize support for Voice to ParliamentSky News Australia Shaquille O’Neal joins PM as Anthony Albanese says ‘world is watching’ Voice to Parliament debateABC News … Read more
LIVE: Albanian government announces details of royal commission into Robodebt scheme | ABC NewsABC News (Australia) Federal politics updates LIVE: Royal commission into robodebt ‘human tragedy’The Australian Financial Review ‘Not making the same mistakes’: Marles responds to new accusationSky News Australia Albanian government to announce details of royal commission into Robodebt schemeABC News View full … Read more
LIVE: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases advice into Morrison’s secret ministries | ABC NewsABC News (Australia) Scott Morrison’s power grab was set up by a handful of senior Coalition MPs — but none of them knew what would come nextABC News Labor is doing ‘everything in its power’ to ruin Morrison’s reputationSky News Australia View … Read more