The prime minister has revealed a single question about sexual preference will appear on the 2026 Census after backlash from advocates, MPs and the LGBTIQ+ community. Read more: ow.ly/tLzv50TaiZS

#BREAKING: The prime minister has confirmed a question on sexual preferences will appear on the 2026 Census and was being tested by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Ewa Staszewska sbs.com.au/news/article/p…

How is THAT for a bridgeclimb view!

Since losing my wife, each day is a reminder of what dads are capable of Adrian Arciuli smh.com.au/lifestyle/life…

Which of you is responsible for fanatically updating the SBS World News imdb page? m.imdb.com/title/tt118746…

Rest in peace Fatman

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s media chief, Brett Mason, has resigned, clearing the way for a refresh of the government’s messaging ahead of the next federal election. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Rest in Peace Tim Bowden, experienced journalist best known as the host of Backchat. The ABC should absolutely bring back a show where they politely respond to audience feedback. Get a different network personality from news and comedy to host it each week.

Federal Liberal Party stages takeover of NSW branch and sacks state executive in extraordinary intervention ahead of next election skynews.com.au/australia-news… via Sky News Australia

Watch the moment Treasurer Jim Chalmers got asked to leave a location mid-interview for "trespassing private property". For the latest news, visit trib.al/KTDS0g0

GDP 0.2% for the quarter, but upward revisions put annual rate to 1.5%

Sexual health doctor Tom Morley ‘mythbusts’ claims about the mpox virus. Read more: trib.al/aHV7dG7

Iran's foreign ministry summoned Canberra's man in Iran after the Australian embassy marked Wear It Purple Day with a post saying it was "dedicated to creating a supportive environment" where "LGBTQIA+ youth can feel proud to be themselves". ow.ly/6cpn50TeZig

Beam scooters (the purple ones) to be banned in Canberra from midnight on Sunday canberratimes.com.au/story/8752996/…

Updated: The CEPU has voted to disaffiliate from the ACTU and back a summit of blue collar unions within 3 months to set up a rival union bloc to the ACTU. Officials said this was the biggest split in the union movement they had seen in decades.

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being doused in petrol and set on fire by former boyfriend, Ugandan official says bbc.in/3ZcSTcJ

Tense exchange between Labor MP Sam Lim and refugee advocates after protesters and advocates set up a makeshift camp outside Lim' Perth office following the deaths by suicide of two asylum seekers. Watch the full video and read the article here: trib.al/5gCvzNB

An important write up from me this morning, and the relevance in holding those in power accountable to both their actions … and words. ⁦Suresh Rajan⁩ ⁦Refugee Council of Australia⁩ Labor MP’s 'disrespectful' remarks amid permanent residency calls⁩ sbs.com.au/news/article/l…

Wonder how many kids will come out to their families at the dinner table next census night #auspol