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This photo provided by US Attorney’s Office shows Rahmanullah Lakanwal on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Suspected Washington shooter worked with CIA in Afghanistan

The man accused of shooting two National Guardsmen in Washington DC fled to US after Taliban takeover; Hong Kong death toll climbs. Follow live.

Yesterday

Barnaby Joyce MP speaks to the media after announcing his resignation from the National Party

Littleproud ‘deeply disappointed’ in Joyce resignation

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says Barnaby Joyce asked for space despite him citing insufficient communication from leadership as the reason he left the party. Follow live.

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Strom clouds roll in over Lyna Park in Rose Bay.

Emergency warnings issued as NSW faces wild weather

The NSW RFS have issued two emergency warnings for fires burning near regional towns; thousands without power after monstrous storm lashes Sydney. Follow live.

While disagreeing with her views, Senator David Pocock understood Pauline Hanson’s frustration.

‘She felt shut down’: lessons to learn from Hanson suspension, Pocock says

Independent Senator David Pocock backed the move to suspend Hanson but suggested Senate conventions should have been followed when she initially presented her bill; Russia strikes Kyiv in early morning drone attack. Follow live.

Senator Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in the Senate.

Senate suspended after Hanson’s burqa stunt

One Nation leader wears head covering in Senate, repeating her appearance in 2017; The Coalition are focusing on energy policy in Question Time but the minister responsible is on his way back from COP. Follow live.

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Environment Minister Murray Watt says deforestation wasn’t a focus of the reforms.

Watt calls on Greens or Coalition to make a deal on green laws

Greens say they will ‘kick the tires’ on Labor’s offer; Amelia Hamer wins Liberal preselection for Malvern. As it happened.

Trade minister Don Farrell was this year’s chair of the CPTPP.

No issues raised with Future Made in Australia by US, Farrell says

Trade minister Don Farrell says the Trump administration has not once voiced an issue with the policy. Follow live.

NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman

Speakman to quit as leader of NSW Libs: reports

WATCH LIVE: Mark Speakman is expected to step down when he addresses the media at 5pm, moderate Kellie Sloane predicted to take leadership role; two debuts in Australian test cricket team. Follow live.

Richard Marles Minister for Defence, Madeleine King Member for Brand, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pat Conroy Minister for Pacific Island Affairs  at HMAS Stirling Base Garden Island

PM compares Coalition energy policy to viral meme

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has likened the Coalition’s energy policy to viral ‘six seven’ trend; Liberal moderate Andrew Bragg pushes for Coalition to support environmental law changes. Follow live.

Westpac CEO Anthony Miller said 89 per cent of all the money that Westpac lends to power generation in Australia goes to renewables.

We can hit net zero goals, says Westpac CEO Miller

WATCH LIVE: Westpac CEO Anthony Miller told an economic committee that net zero is a “nation building” exercise; Earlier, CBA’s Matt Comyn backed a migration rate of 180,000 a year. Follow live.

The National Socialist Network protesters outside NSW Parliament House.

Burke cancels visa of South African neo-Nazi

Minister for Home Affairs Tony Burke cancelled the man’s visa after he participated in a protest outside NSW state Parliament with about 60 other neo-Nazis. Follow live.

Coalition announce ‘technology agnostic’ energy plan

The Liberal and National party leaders say their energy plan will be technology ‘agnostic’ with a focus on bringing prices down. Follow live.

NSW Premier Chris Minns.

Minns slams Coalition, Greens over workers’ compensation bill changes

NSW Premier Chris Minns slams the Coalition and Greens; US Secretary of War vows to protect “America’s neighbourhood” amid tensions with Venezuela. Follow live.

‘We are not anti-renewables’: Ley; Trump signs bill ending shutdown

Sussan Ley says net zero emissions would be “welcome” but will not be pursued by a future Coalition government; US President Donald Trump has signed the bill ending the US government shutdown.

Opposition defence spokesman Angus Taylor.

Ley’s main rival and key ally abandon net zero

Sussan Ley’s leadership rival Angus Taylor backs calls to drop net zero; Australian home loans soar to record. Follow live.

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United Airlines cut 35 daily round trips at Newark Liberty International Airport after Federal Aviation Administration technology failures.

No end to US flight chaos despite shutdown deal

US flights will continue to be disrupted, despite shutdown deal; Paul Keating says he told Gough Whitlam to have governor general arrested. Follow live.

Former South Australian premier Jay Weatherill.

Former SA premier next UK high commissioner

Anthony Albanese announced the replacement for current UK commissioner Stephen Smith; ACCC puts retailers on notice ahead of Black Friday sweep.

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3500 US flights cancelled because of shutdown, more to come

The US government shutdown is prompting the cancellation of more flights; Liberal senator Andrew Bragg says the party’s super for housing policy might be dumped. Follow live.

Qantas Economy Plus seating will roll out in 2026. 

Westpac won’t appeal landmark work-from-home ruling

The Fair Work Commission ruling last month sparked a union push for major banks to review WFH rejections; Opposition Leader Sussan Ley insists her party is united. How the day unfolded.

Jamie Dimon, considered America’s most influential banker, is trying to build a bridge with Zohran Mamdani.

Jamie Dimon reaches out to Mamdani, issues warning

US President Donald Trump says the new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has made a “dangerous statement” and should be “very nice” to him. Follow live.

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