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Ryan Bourke joined News Corp as a cadet reporter in 2024.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 13, 2024: The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton in Brisbane today, Along with Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud MP and Ted O'Brien MP Shadow minister for climate change and energy. They discussed the Coalition’s approach to energy which integrates zero-emissions nuclear energy alongside renewables and gas, delivering a total system cost significantly lower than Labor’s. This means reduced power bills for households, lower operating costs for small businesses, and a stronger, more resilient economy, they say. Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

Dutton outlines plans as election looms

Peter Dutton has made a major election pitch to voters, staking the Coalition’s return to government on housing, migration and economy.

Federal Election

PERTH, AUSTRALIA. NewsWire Photos. 9 JANUARY 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets Premier Roger cook at the Midland Urgent Care Centre Midland. and holds a press conference. Picture: NewsWire/ Sharon Smith

Albo defends controversial sheep decision

Anthony Albanese has defended a controversial policy while in Perth after facing accusations he is “turning his back” on farmers.

AFL News

The President of the Carlton Football Club has deactivated his X account after it posted and then quickly deleted a lewd photo of a penis. Picture: Twitter

AFL club boss’s explanation for lewd post

The Carlton Football Club president said he was “outraged” and deactivated his X account after discovering a picture of a naked man had been posted.

Animals

It is currently not known how the shark managed to breach the net. Picture: ABC News Perth.

Twist as shark shuts down iconic beach

A shark has become trapped on the swimmer-side of a net, shutting down an iconic Aussie beach, with one local taking things into their own hands.

Music

Speed, An ARIA award winning band has cancelled shows and issued a desperate pleas to fans amidst a desperate search for their missing mate-AJA. Picture: Instagram

Band’s move amid shock disappearance

A statement posted by the ARIA award-winning band confirmed five shows will be cancelled following the nightmare disappearance of a close mate.

Environment

Stock image of a mosquito. Picture: Supplied

Poison mozzies to be released in Australia

Genetically modified mosquitoes with poisonous semen could soon be deployed in a bid to take out the disease carrying female mosquitoes.

Music

Ice Spice performs at Wildlands Festival at RNA Showgrounds. Photo - Grace Kessels

Star apologises for Aussie festival flop

The rapper has finally responded to intense backlash triggered by her shenanigans at the Brisbane edition of Wildlands Festival.

Breaking News

A Charters Towers woman has won more than $1.9m in Gold Lotto

Son’s incredible Christmas gift to mum

The son of a Ballarat woman has given his mother the gift of a lifetime after the lottery ticket he bought her won $2m.

UPDATEDFederal Election

‘Clinging’: Dutton’s brutal call on elections

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has compared the PM’s proposal for longer terms for government to the Voice referendum, appearing to backflip on previous comments.

UPDATEDBreaking News

The incident occured at a beach each near Point Connor south of Beachport. Picture: Supplied.

Two crayfishers killed as boat capsizes

Two crayfishers have drowned in a fishing mishap after their boat capsized in rough weather off the South Australian coastline.

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