Australia

ABC News Online
http://www.abc.net.au/news/

Australia Institute
Public debate about current issues. newsletter, media releases and web papers are free.
Other material has to be purchased.
http://www.tai.org.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Institute of Public Affairs
Information on current issues in Australian society, focusing on the environment, governance,
regulation, work reform, energy and economics. Includes news, research report and links.
http://www.ipa.org.au/

Parliament of Australia - House News
What's happening in the parliament : a summary of the passage of new bills, hearings, special events.
http://www.aph.gov.au/house/house_news/

Parliamentary Library E-Briefs
Electronic documents which provide background and commentary on current topics,
as well as web links.
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/hotissues.htm

International

Current Affairs
World news and events.
http://www.currentaffairs.com/

Dateline SBS
Dateline provides a wide range of reports from around the world, focusing on international issues.
http://news.sbs.com.au/dateline/index.php

In the News - International
Both current issues in world politics and significant issues from the past few years.
Compiled by University of Sydney Library.
http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/subjects/government/newsinternat.html

World Today
Current affairs with background and debate from Australia and the world.
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/archive.htm

General

Contemporary Issues
List of topics and sites compiled by Trinity College, WA.
http://www.trinity.wa.edu.au/plduffyrc/issues/default.htm

Hot Topics @ Your Library
Links compiled by Victoria's Virtual Library.
http://www.libraries.vic.gov.au/cgi-bin/hot_topics.cgi

Issues In Society
Facts & figures and further links on a range of topics relating to our changing society
http://www.spinneypress.com.au

On Line Opinion
Australia's e-journal of social & political debate
http://www.onlineopinion.com.au/

Sydney Morning Herald Specials
Collection of current affairs articles.
http://www.smh.com.au/specials/

Wollongong City Library - Hot Topics
Current affairs links.
http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/weblinks/HotTopics.aspx