Through the lens: The week in politics from Assange to Payman
Julian Assange’s plea deal and subsequent release dominated headlines this week, while Labor grappled with its first MP crossing the floor in 19 years. Alex Ellinghausen and James Brickwood captured it all.
- by Alex Ellinghausen, James Brickwood and staff reporters
Latest
Through the lens: A very weird week in politics
Immigration clashes, legal threats, interest rate warnings, wage rises, $620,000 speechwriters and cash-waving MPs: Alex Ellinghausen was there to capture it all.
- by Alex Ellinghausen and Staff reporters
Six days that changed everything for Albanese: His first week as prime minister in photos
One of the most frenetic weeks in Australian politics was captured by Alex Ellinghausen, our Canberra photographer.
- by David Crowe and Alex Ellinghausen
Opinion
Federal budget
Sometimes a parliamentary picture is worth a thousand speeches
Photographer Alex Ellinghausen’s pictures tell behind-the-scenes stories of parliamentary life in a budget week.
- by Tony Wright and Alex Ellinghausen
Updated
Bushfires
South Coast residents face anxious night as 'aggressive fire' hits region
Four fires remain at emergency level between the Bega Valley and south of Eden after a heatwave across NSW created volatile conditions for firefighters.
- by Nick Bonyhady, Alex Ellinghausen, Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Aiesha Saunders
'Africa on our doorstep': The health crisis a short plane ride from Australia
As Australia's closest neighbour, PNG's health security is a shared concern for both countries, and tuberculosis is just one problem.
- by Alex Ellinghausen
Updated
Bushfires
Lives, homes threatened as multiple bushfires rage in East Gippsland
As out-of-control bushfires burn across Victoria, four emergency warnings are in place for dozens of small East Gippsland communities where residents are in danger.
- by Simone Fox Koob, Liam Mannix and Alex Ellinghausen
The end of Uluru's long, quiet conflict which baffled both sides
Last Friday saw the end of a long stand-off over access to Uluru. Tony Wright and Alex Ellinghausen were there to capture it.
- by Tony Wright and Alex Ellinghausen
Opinion
Australia votes
What I learnt about Bill Shorten while documenting his rise and fall
Bill Shorten is a warm and friendly man - although his small talk could be awkward - but his popularity never really grew.
- by Alex Ellinghausen
Rallies on the rise as American political imagery finds favour in Australia
Major political parties are using highly controlled environments to frame their leader as a person of the people, for the people.
- by Alex Ellinghausen
Queensland election: Inside One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's night from hell
PHOTO ESSAY: As the sun went down and the crowd retreated to a double garage, reality kicked in.
- by Tony Wright and Alex Ellinghausen
Original URL: https://www.theage.com.au/by/alex-ellinghausen-glb81t