Political junkee says diversity is key
Having a genuine passion for something other than journalism can be the best asset for your reporting career, says Junkee’s Osman Faruqi.
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The kids aren’t all right (politically, anyway)
First there was the Australian election, then there was Brexit and most recently President-elect Trump. Thanks for nothing, Millennials.
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News in brief – DPP to appeal Baden-Clay ruling
The Queensland Director of Public Prosecutions plans to appeal against the downgrading of Gerard Baden-Clay’s murder conviction to manslaughter. In a Supreme Court trial Baden Clay was sentenced to life after he was found guilty of murder for killing his wife Allison and dumping her body in bushland. On December 8 the Appeal court…
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What you need to know about global politics
Politics. It is not as boring as you think and if you’re tempted to look away, don’t, because this concerns you.
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A question of trust: Riminton on Canberra
Journalists can not always trust their senior political sources to know what is really happening in the heat of a leadership challenge, according to Network Ten’s political editor Hugh Riminton.
DetailsOpposition groups to protest council reforms
The Save Our Councils coalition gathered to protest the Baird Government’s Fit for the Future reforms that propose to force local councils to amalgamate.
DetailsNSW Election 2015: The major parties
The NSW state election is on March 28, and for many young people, this will be their first time voting. It can be a daunting prospect, so The Newsroom will be running a series of articles on the upcoming election, including the key players, their policies, and how to make your voice heard. Today, we take a look at the two major parties and their leaders.
DetailsMatthew Guy elected Liberal leader
In the wake of Labor’s election win, the Victorian Liberals have named former planning minister Matthew Guy as their new leader.
DetailsCelebrities and politics: a good mix?
Rihanna now joins the list of celebrities who comment on global and political issues to then take it back.
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