John Power

John Power

Australia

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull loses 30 opinion polls in a row

The poll milestone sets off flurry of speculation about Turnbull's future despite election being a year away.

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull loses 30 opinion polls in a row

Refugees

Australians demand end to Manus Island and Nauru refugee centres

Rallies across Australia call for end to government's policy on detention centres and to allow refugees in the country.

Australians demand end to Manus Island and Nauru refugee centres

War & Conflict

Australia courts ASEAN amid human rights controversies

Leadership accused of making 'moral compromises' in dealing with leaders of Southeast Asia at Sydney summit.

Australia courts ASEAN amid human rights controversies

Aboriginal Australians

Australia's national day fuels debate on colonial past

Indigenous Australians call the day marking arrival of British prisoners in 1778 'Invasion Day' and demand date change.

Australia's national day fuels debate on colonial past