Key trait Dutton ‘tries to hide’
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the key trait that he “unfortunately” inherited from his father, which he’s spent years trying to “hide”.
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‘Not welcome’: Price’s awkward event
Liberal MP Jacinta Price was met by Aboriginal protesters on a visit to Bunbury in WA’s South West where she talked about the failed Voice referendum.
‘Strain’: Troubled hospital’s admission
The operator of a troubled hospital that faces a parliamentary inquiry after a two-year-old boy died has made a concession to the state government.
‘So wrong’: Libs sued by own party members
NSW Liberal Party devotees say it pains them to sue their party over a paperwork bugle that left council candidates off tickets.
‘Enough is enough’: Striking doctors’ plea
Thousands of doctors have again walked off the job as a major strike posing a “risk” to patient care enters its second day.
‘Can’t do that’: Doctors start three-day strike
Doctors are walking off the job for three days in Australia’s biggest city, angry that they are the poor cousins of medicos in other states.
How to watch crucial People’s Forum debate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will go head-to-head in tonight’s Sky News showdown. Here’s how you can watch it.
Dutton’s cryptic message over dumped Lib
The Opposition Leader said there were unpublicised reasons for the immediate dumping of a Liberal candidate who claimed women should not serve in combat roles.
‘Take a hit’: Trump trade war to shake growth
US President Donald Trump’s trade war has not immediately affected the Australian federal budget, the latest update shows, but the economy could take a hit.
‘Vile’: Nazi poster targets Dutton, Rinehart
The Riverina MP has lashed the display as “vile” and “disgraceful” as the artist has defended the posters as intending to provide a “different point of view”.
Big changes after 2yo boy dies in hospital
The parents of a two-year-old who died after a routine visit to a Sydney hospital say the change is a reset of the ‘moral compass’ of the state’s health system.
New details in ex-MPs child sex assault case
A former Liberal MP allegedly twice sexually assaulted a 13-year-old schoolboy in the bathroom of an underground carpark, court documents allege.
‘Nonsense’: Albo slams Greens over salmon
The prime minister has gone after the Greens in Question Time over salmon farming in Tasmania.
Dire warning rail strikes back in ‘weeks’
Millions of commuters could be forced to endure more transport headaches amid a fresh warning train strikes which threw Sydney’s rail network into disarray could be back on “within weeks”.
Dutton uses anti-gay term to describe Albo
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been criticised for using an ‘extremely offensive’ term while attacking the Prime Minister’s response to China.
Shock support for controversial koala park
A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.
Outrage over growing pile in ritzy suburb
Locals in an affluent suburb are battling it out with the council over an enormous pile of hard rubbish, which they say has been growing for almost six years.
‘Finished’: Judge done with Lehrmann battle
Justice Micheal Lee has emphatically declared; ‘I’m not having any more to do with it,’ after Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson’s cost dispute returned to court.
‘Line in the sand’ over train strikes
A “line in the sand” was drawn when the rail unions were forced into a “cooling off period” after months of industrial brinkmanship, a court has been told.
Why 4-day Aussie work week long way off
Corporations are getting good results with four-day work weeks, but the prospect of such a change Australia-wide seems unlikely.
Grim record as hospitals smashed
Hospital emergency departments in one Australian state have been smashed by record ambulance activity as authorities curb “ramping”.
Major claim against CFMEU administrator
A former CFMEU delegate claims authorities have “cut the head off the octopus but the tentacles are still in place” in the embattled union.
Spray over debunked ‘terror’ caravan
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on the leader of the opposition as tensions continue to rise over the Sydney “terror” caravan.
Reshuffle after ministerial driver scandal
Sparked by a misuse of a ministerial car, the NSW Premier has announced changes to his cabinet.
Update in NSW psychiatrist crisis
The doctor’s union and NSW government will head into arbitration on Monday in a bid to end the state’s psychiatrist crisis.
Albo’s honour guard after Labor cash promise
The Prime Minister has been welcomed by large crowds in a Labor heartland days after a $1bn infrastructure promise.
Twist after Senator drops out of event
There has been a huge twist after Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price cancelled a community event in a regional NSW town after claims she was being harassed by “angry” protesters.
Why Dutton is a ‘risk’ ‘to the nation
A powerful teachers’ union has warned a Dutton government “is the biggest risk to the future of this nation” as a $4.8bn education deal hangs in the balance.
Why squatters won’t leave flood-hit homes
A group of squatters staying in vacant homes deemed a “serious risk” to life have vowed to “fight tooth and nail” to stay following a demolition announcement.
Why Aussies could head for referendum
Aussies could be going for another referendum if a controversial proposal to deport people convicted of anti-Semitic hatred is blocked by the High Court.
Huge update after 2yo boy dies in hospital
A major announcement has been made after a two-year-old boy died after receiving care at hospital and being wrongly triaged.
Big change coming for ‘worst’ roundabout
Australia’s most hated roundabout is set to receive a facelift, relieving drivers sick of heavy congestion and long queues.
Palmer sort of apologises for ad’s gender gaffe
Clive Palmer faced questioning from a journalist about his use of the term gender in an ad campaign for his political party Trumpet of Patriots.
Minns’ new crisis over ‘terror caravan’
The NSW Premier is facing calls for a parliamentary inquiry into “draconian” racial hatred laws passed amid investigations into an explosives-laden caravan.
Club’s $5bn demand for new ‘mini-city’
The NSW government will be asked to fork out $5bn as the sale of a premier racecourse for a new “mini-city” hangs in the balance.
Minister with 8 portfolios ‘out of the loop’
A minister who looks after eight portfolios has confirmed delays to two massive projects while receiving criticism for being “out of the loop”.
Decision to knock down homes slammed
The decision to knock down vacant homes in Lismore following ex-Cylone Alfred has been likened to a declaration of “war”.
Huge claim against Dutton on caravan plot
Tony Burke has ramped up his criticism of Peter Dutton’s handling of a suspected terror plot that turned out to be a hoax.
US casino giant makes last-ditch Star bid
A major US company has made a shock offer for troubled gaming giant Star Entertainment and it could transform the futures of three Aussie cities.
Unions’ bold push for leave reform
One state’s peak union body is pushing for a huge change in the leave entitlements guaranteed to Aussie workers.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
Brutal news for major city’s commuters
Completion of a major transport upgrade between Sydenham and Bankstown has been delayed until 2026, leaving many commuters stuck on replacement busses.
Latest state signs $4.8bn schools deal
NSW public schools are set to benefit from $4.8bn in funding after the state and federal governments reached a new agreement.
Big issue rises as NSW trials pill testing
Another state is trialling the controversial pill testing program, but there is one key issue that might be stopping young festival goers from using it.
Shop shelves emptied as cyclone looms
Supermarket shelves carrying one Aussie staple have been stripped bare amid forecasts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossing the east coast.
Pictures of rower’s rescue from cyclonic seas
Wild pictures have captured the moment a rower on a daring 12,000km solo venture was rescued from the rough seas of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Huge change to controversial Aussie prison
A huge change is coming to one of Australia’s most controversial privately-run prisons.
Minister’s brother hit with drug charges
The brother of a state police minister has been charged with a number of drug offences in Northern NSW overnight.
‘Always a dumb idea’: Labor plan crumbles
There is celebration as the proponent of the controversial offshore wind zone project requested a pause on its application.
‘Wasn’t listened to’: Huge call after 2yo dies
The death of a boy who waited more than two hours for a hospital bed has prompted a ”momentous” overhaul in one state.
State rules out pay boost for key group
The use of federal funding to put forward a better pay offer for NSW nurses has been ruled out by the state’s health minister.
Council erupts on Welcome to Country vote
A Sydney council has come to a conclusive decision over a call to ditch Welcome to Country ceremonies — and things got heated.
Push for AC/DC statue in ‘snobby’ Sydney
An avid rock ‘n’ roll fan has delivered a tirade against ‘cultural elites’ in ‘snobby’ Sydney snubbing their noses at a classic Aussie ‘bogan’ band.
‘Threat’: Minns hits out at Trump
An impassioned state premier has hit out at US President Donald Trump, saying one of his signature policies poses a ‘big long-term threat’ to Aussies.
‘Gender issue’: Bold claim about pay dispute
Healthcare workers in one state say they are “angry, frustrated and defeated” over a long-running pay dispute they claim is rooted in misogyny.
Hospital turns away man later hit by train
The mother of a man who suffered horrific injuries after being struck by a train has spoken out about his treatment in hospital.
Latham’s bold idea to keep kids in line
Firebrand politician Mark Latham has flagged a bold reform he says would help clamp down on unruly kids and ease the workload for stressed teachers.
ABC heavyweight’s shock career move
A longstanding ABC political reporter has made a shock move at the prestigious National Press Club ahead of the federal election.
‘Serious concerns’ as former MP vanishes
Police have issued a plea to help locate former NSW Nationals MP Michael Johnsen, who was last seen leaving his home on Friday.
Inside feud that brought Sydney to a halt
Five months of transport disruptions and chaotic commutes were brought to an abrupt halt this week after a fiery fight between the unions and the government.
Premier’s call after train chaos banned
NSW Premier Chris Minns has given more details after rail industrial action was suspended following disruptions to more than 4000 services.
‘Disappointing’: Update on train dispute
Sydney rail commuters have had a win after the Fair Work Commission suspended industrial action for four months, leaving the unions unhappy.
Why some Aussies are raging over this pic
It’s a stunning photo of Sydney’s towering Barangaroo precinct – complete with the Harbour Bridge in the backdrop. But one detail has Aussies raging.
Huge move for popular Aussie festival
A major initiative to try to “save lives” is set to be rolled out at a popular Australian music festival in just a few weeks.
Former PM’s unseen photos found in op shop
The unassuming photo album documented one politician’s trip to Europe in the 1990s, with handwritten captions revealing intimate details.
‘Gaga land’: Premier unleashes over train strikes
NSW Premier Chris Minns has unleashed on a popular radio host amid a long-running dispute with the rail union as commuters face a fifth day of confusion.
State’s new laws to combat race hate
The measures aim to curb racial hatred and enforce harsher punishments for racist acts, including individuals facing up to two years in prison.
‘Blackmail’: Premier blasts train strikers
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed the rail union’s latest action as “ridiculous” and said the government can’t cave to “blackmail” as more than 300 trains were cancelled.
MP claims double standard on nurses furore
Exiled Labor MP Senator Fatima Payman says she held her tongue for too long over two Sydney nurses making vile anti-Semitic remarks.
‘No guarantees’: Massive warning for commuters
Ongoing negotiations between the rail union and the NSW state government appear no closer to being resolved with more mass delays on the cards for the coming week.
800 train services cancelled in one day
Sydney train commuters are being warned of more chaos on the weekend after pay negotiations fell apart, leading to a war of words between the government and union.
Iconic fish market hits back at collapse claim
An iconic Aussie fish market has hit back at stark claims it could be falling into insolvency, stating bluntly it is ‘business as usual’.
PM’s embarrassing cafe moment
An awkward video has resurfaced of the moment Anthony Albanese was brutally rebuffed by a barista in a popular cafe.
‘Failing’: Dutton’s call after nurse video
A NSW nurse fired for anti-Semitic comments is facing calls for his Australian citizenship to be stripped after it was revealed he was originally from Afghanistan.
State’s tough plan to combat anti-Semitism
New laws to crack down on the rise in anti-Semitism attacks are one step closer to being passed in one state.
Chaos at council as rates go up nearly 100pc
Angry residents have fronted a chaotic council meeting where members voted in favour of a huge rate hike after a $122 million pool redevelopment debacle.
‘Petrified’: Young people urged to quit vaping
Young people who are vaping are being offered a chance to take back control of their health, as 24,000 have already chosen to quit the habit in one state.
Fury as golf course tipped to turn cemetery
A handful of Labor MPs have erupted over swirling rumours one of Sydney’s oldest and most popular golf courses is set to be sliced up and redeveloped into a cemetery.
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
Dutton to name and shame sex offenders
The Liberal leader outlined the plan on Thursday night as he discussed his work as an officer working on solving sex crimes, in the drug squad and in surveillance.
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