Common(wealth) Knowledge #107: Trump to be the first US president with felony convictions
It is harder to remove an American president from office than an Australian prime minister.
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Jul 1
Canberra war memorials vandalised
Police are now investigating after multiple war memorials in Canberra were vandalised with pro-Palestine graffiti. Slogans were...
Jul 1
Fatima Payman suspended indefinitely from Labor
WA senator Fatima Payman has been suspended indefinitely from the Labor caucus just days after an interview on 6 News where she said her...
Jun 23
Dutton calls Prime Minister 'a child in a man's body'
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has labelled Prime Minister Anthony Albanese “a child in a man’s body” Peter Dutton has continued to talk...
May 11
High court dismisses Iranian immigration detainee's bid for freedom
The High Court has dismissed an Iranian man’s bid for freedom from immigration detention The detainee argued a previous decision it was...
May 2
Federal Government announces initiatives to support women fleeing gender based violence
Reaction is flowing in today after the Prime Minister announced several support packages following national cabinet to help end violence...
Dec 3, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #80: Albanese not the first PM to suffer in polls after a failed referendum
Labor has lost support following the Voice referendum defeat.
Aug 15, 2023
Dutton opposes public holiday if Matildas win World Cup, pledges $250M grassroots sport package
The PM has been calling for a public holiday.
Apr 30, 2023
The 19th team: Tasmania's AFL licence all but formalised following stadium funding announcement
The announcement of a multi-million dollar project has all but sealed the deal for Tassie to enter the competition.
Apr 24, 2023
Multiple projects to be scrapped following a review of Australia's defence forces
A declassified version of an independent report into Australia's defence capabilities was handed down on Monday.
Mar 26, 2023
NSW Decides: Chris Minns is 47th Premier, Nationals won't be in government anywhere in Australia
In a resounding victory for Labor, the party will be in power for the first time since 2011.
Mar 11, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #41: Calls for an Australian Human Rights Act renewed
What could this act look like?
Feb 20, 2023
Controversy grows over the Gabba redevelopment for 2032 Olympic Games
A Greens MP has labelled one decision an "absolute disgrace".
Feb 4, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #36: What is a First Minister?
Cooperative federalism in post-COVID lockdown Australia.
Feb 2, 2023
Who attended George Pell's funeral in Sydney?
Protesters and mourners were seen outside St Mary's Cathedral.
Jan 28, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #35: A public healthcare debate 80 years in the making
Today, Australians take government-subsidised healthcare for granted - but that was not always the case.
Jan 16, 2023
Conspiracy theories about ABC presenters wearing 'mourning clothes for George Pell' completely false
In more than 80% of the bulletins we found, black was not being worn by the presenter.
Jan 14, 2023
Common(wealth) Knowledge #33: Papua New Guinea and Australian federalism
A look at how Papua New Guinea has influenced the development of Australian law.
Dec 21, 2022
FULL REPLAY: Constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold honoured at memorial service
The two officers killed in last Monday's deadly ambush in Wieambilla have been farewelled.
Dec 11, 2022
Parliament Recalled for Government's Energy Price Relief Plan
The Prime Minister met with State and Territory leaders to discuss the proposed Energy Price Relief Plan on Friday. Queensland and New...
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