Politics
‘We have given our all’: Albanese pledges unity after defeat on Voice
The PM called for a “new national purpose” to tackle Indigenous disadvantage after 59 per cent of voters rejected the Voice.
- by David Crowe
The further you get from Australia’s cities, the more clearly the country said No
- by Shane Wright and Matt Wade
They said Australia didn’t need the Voice. In less than 90 minutes, they were vindicated
- by James Massola and Jocelyn Garcia
Opinion & Perspectives
The nation said No. So what do I say to my kids?
As millions of Australians cast their vote on Saturday, my concern was how I’d explain the nation’s decision to my kids if the Voice was rejected. I am now faced with this reality.
Jack Latimore
Indigenous Affairs Reporter
Australia shouldn’t feel ashamed. But we could be forgiven for being embarrassed
Political combat overtakes rationality and, regrettably, it easily overwhelms innate human goodwill.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Devastating verdict: Australia tells First Nations people ‘you are not special’
Noel Pearson likened Indigenous Australians’ push for justice to a mouse taking on an elephant. Tonight, the mouse got squashed.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Federal
What you need to know about the night the Voice was defeated
After six weeks of campaigning, it was over in less than 90 minutes.
- by Rachel Clun and Ashleigh McMillan
‘We have given our all’: Albanese pledges unity after defeat on Voice
The PM called for a “new national purpose” to tackle Indigenous disadvantage after 59 per cent of voters rejected the Voice.
- by David Crowe
Victoria
Exclusive
Commonwealth Games
Ghosted Games: Officials asked why top bureaucrat was visiting, but got no answer
- by Rachel Eddie and Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Commonwealth Games
Who knew what when: The mystery of Jacinta Allan and the Commonwealth Games
- by Annika Smethurst
New South Wales
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Minns backs use of extraordinary police powers for pro-Palestine rally
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
Exclusive
State Parliament
Transport Minister Jo Haylen embroiled in new staffing row
- by Michael McGowan and Matt O'Sullivan
Exclusive
Political expenses
Documents reveal full extent of One Nation’s alleged financial impropriety
- by Max Maddison
Queensland
Updated
Government
Qld’s premier would drink recycled water. But residents won’t get it
- by Matt Dennien
Western Australia
Updated
Voice to parliament
‘Disappointed by landslide’: WA follows emphatic national no vote
- by Hamish Hastie and Jesinta Burton