Australia adds 44 to Russian naughty list
Australia is turning up the heat on Russia, targeting key players in the country’s “war economy” and deploying defence personnel to Europe.
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State leader’s shock AI call
A Liberal government in one Australian state has pledged to establish a minister for artificial intelligence if elected.
‘Difficult’: Update for stranded Aussies
A second round of Australians fleeing Israel have been evacuated out of Tel Aviv while questions remain over citizens stranded in Iran.
‘Not on the agenda’: Big Trump admission
A big question mark remains over when Australia’s leaders will meet with Donald Trump after a key admission from the Deputy Prime Minister.
‘Bleak’ sum Aussies left with after expenses
A sobering new report has revealed the measly amount low-paid Aussies are able to save after paying for crucial expenses like rent, food and transport.
‘Not fine’: Huge issue facing ‘smashed’ Libs
Sussan Ley has vowed to boost the number of women in the Liberal Party following their election bloodbath, stating current approaches have “clearly not worked”.
Ley’s devastating personal admission
The Liberal leader made the revelation during a deeply personal speech at the National Press Club, vowing she “understands the pain” domestic violence causes.
‘Pretty clear:’ Albo responds to Trump F-bomb
Anthony Albanese has responded to Donald Trump’s F-bomb after both Israel and Iran violated the US-brokered ceasefire.
‘Dangerous’: Premier slams arrest threat
NSW Premier Chris Minns has slammed the threat of arrest for five political staffers as a “dangerous precedent”.
Albo to visit Beijing before Washington
Anthony Albanese will likely meet with the president of Australia’s top regional foe before Donald Trump.
‘Finish the job’: Call on state’s brumbies
Controversial laws protecting one state’s brumbies could be repealed in the latest move to “reverse a wrong of the past”.
ADF steps up in dramatic Israel evacuation
ADF personnel and diplomats have evacuated more than 100 Australians from Israel as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
‘Sharp’: Dark warning for major Aussie state
A mounting debt hole in one Australian state has sparked warnings of a ‘sharp’ financial deterioration.
Call to end NDAs in sexual harassment cases
A major report into workplace sexual harassment has called for new laws to heavily restrict NDAs in order to protect victim-survivors.
‘Enforce it’: Huge warning to servos after war
Servos across the country have been issued a stern warning as conflict continues in the Middle East.
Servos put on notice over petrol price spike
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has put petrol stations on notice, calling on them not to dud motorists with unjustifiably high prices amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
Crackdown on kids viewing porn, violent vids
Big tech companies have been warned to tighten rules to prevent kids from watching harmful content like porn, violence, and materials which promote self-harm.
Big Donald Trump question unanswered
Anthony Albanese’s deputy remained tight-lipped on whether he will meet Donald Trump ahead of a major summit this week.
‘Dangerous’: Aus response to strikes slammed
Anthony Albanese has come under renewed fire for his response to US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with claims it sends a “dangerous message”.
Kids barred from ‘Indigenous-only’ flights
A father-of-two living in a remote Queensland town says his sons have been turned away from taxpayer-funded charter flights because they are not Indigenous.
Albo breaks silence on ceasefire, Qatar attack
Thousands of Australians are begging the Albanese Government to get them out of the Middle East and Europe after Iran sent missiles to a US airbase in Qatar.
‘Vindictive, nasty’: PM’s staff move slammed
The Prime Minister has been accused of breaking tradition with a move that has been blasted as “vindictive and nasty”.
Ambassador’s dark words after US strike
Iran’s representative to Australia has warned of escalating attacks on US bases in the wake of the bunker buster bombings.
‘Cut support’: Albo faces fury from own party
Former senator Doug Cameron, Labor Against War lashed Anthony Albanese’s support for US strikes on Israel, accusing the federal leadership of “kowtowing”.
Australia makes huge call on Iran strikes
Penny Wong has finally confirmed Australia’s position on the bombing of Iran but a big question about our involvement remains.
Hanson’s demand after US attacks Iran
Pauline Hanson is pushing for a visa ban for Iranian nationals and tougher action on nationwide protests against recent US strikes.
Looming question for Albo after Trump strike
The Coalition and Labor have diverged on its position on Donald Trump’s strike blasting Iranian nuclear facilities.
‘Last resort’: Morrison backs Trump attack
The former prime minister has weighed in on the US strikes on Iran, and the Australian government’s conduct towards the Middle East conflict.
Grim prediction just before Trump strike
A Liberal frontbencher made an eerie prediction moments before Donald Trump confirmed a US strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
New law to close horror ‘loophole’
New legislation will be introduced in NSW next week in a bid to close a loophole that allowed one shocking crime to go unpunished in some cases.
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