Prime Minister Scott Morrison doesn’t invest in things that don’t work. At least, that’s what he told members of the Pentecostal-linked Esther Foundation shortly before pledging $4 million of taxpayer money. But now shocking details about the foundation’s practices have emerged, raising questions about how such a grant was approved. David Hardaker spent the week investigating.

Also this week, journalist and lawyer Hannah Ryan delivered live coverage from the NT Supreme Court, where police officer Zachary Rolfe is on trial over the shooting death of 19-year-old Aboriginal man Kumanjayi Walker.

And in the nation’s capital, the Crikey team was on the ground for a truly maddening sitting week. Cam Wilson looked at who’s behind the Convoy to Canberra rally, Kishor Napier-Raman reported on the fierce debate over the government’s religious discrimination bill, and I examined the official apology offered to those bullied, harassed and abuse in the halls of power.

Find all those stories, and plenty more, below.

DAVID HARDAKER 3 minute read

When it comes to dishonest journalism, Sharri Markson takes the crown with a reds-under-the-bed screamer in a three-decades-old 'exposé'.

CHARLIE LEWIS 4 minute read

When a politician's latest words and deeds are a bit ho-hum, there's no better way to shape the news than stepping back in time.

CAM WILSON 4 minute read

Facebook accounts with photos of non-existent people are proliferating to supposedly support the Convoy to Canberra protest.

BERNARD KEANE 3 minute read

Scott Morrison was too busy to address the crisis in aged care because being called a liar and a hypocrite was much a more critical issue.

HANNAH RYAN 1 minute read

A witness was dramatically accused of concealing notes she made about the shooting of Warlpiri 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker in 2019.

DAVID HARDAKER 5 minute read

The close relationship between Morrison and Pompeo, apparently based on their mutual evangelical faith, raises questions about how the PM approached key foreign policy issues — including on China and AUKUS.

BERNARD KEANE 4 minute read

As speculation shifts to who will replace Scott Morrison, fractures within the federal Liberal Party and the Coalition grow deeper.

KISHOR NAPIER-RAMAN 3 minute read

Labor's "having it both ways" strategy meant that they came out on top in the religious discrimination bill scramble, but things are a lot less certain when it comes to the looming federal election.

CHARLIE LEWIS 4 minute read

A snap 'kill the bill' protest in Melbourne exposed the raw anger and pain of gay and trans Australians. But joy and camaraderie shone through too.