PM’s gesture sparks uproar in parliament
Anthony Albanese created an uproar in parliament this afternoon with an allegedly “disrespectful” gesture towards the Liberals’ deputy leader.
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Australia’s Covid wave has peaked early
Australia’s current Covid wave appears to have peaked early – but the nation’s top medical adviser has issued some grim news as well.
‘Sh*t in the street’: Pauline’s wild claim
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Huge clue Covid may have peaked
The nation’s top doctor has made a big concession about the current Covid wave as cases continue to decrease.
Powerful new alliance that saved Albo
Australia will soon be bound to upholding a promise Anthony Albanese took to the election thanks to a group of women.
Next step in Aussie monkeypox fight
The Prime Minister has made a major announcement on Australia’s response to the monkeypox outbreak.
Ray Hadley grills Peter Dutton on rogue MP
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has responded to explosive allegations against a former Nationals MP deemed a “blackmail risk”.
‘Complete bulls***’: Ugly war of words
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‘Apartheid’: Hanson’s extraordinary speech
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has blasted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s “Indigenous voice” proposal as “Australia’s version of apartheid”.
Zelensky’s ‘hardest question’ from Australia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed the “hardest question” he has been asked during a major speech in Canberra.
‘Peanuts’: Huge spray over petrol prices
The Coalition has copped a serve in the Senate as confusion mounts over extending a major cost-of-living relief measure.
Albo’s hilarious Homer Simpson takedown
Anthony Albanese has dropped a casual Homer Simpson reference in a brutal roast over one controversial idea in Canberra.
Big change coming to birth certificates
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Greens blast ‘weak’ response to crisis
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Big vaccine change for Aussie babies
Health Minister Mark Butler has made a major announcement about Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged under five.
Huge decision on Albo’s election promise
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just received a significant update about one of his biggest election commitments.
Surprise MP missing in crucial moment
One MP was noticeably absent from a crucial moment on Wednesday as parliament voted on a controversial welfare scheme.
Threat of war with China ‘in next 10 years’
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Wong’s message after Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
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‘Not my mate’: Brutal sledge of former MP
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Abbott’s ‘problem’ with controversial move
The Voice to Parliament would make a “race-based body” part of parliament and fundamentally change government, the former PM has warned.
ScoMo’s final act before being dumped as PM
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Bandt to smash Labor over ideologies
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David Pocock claims ACT ‘flat out ignored’
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Hidden figure reveals more property pain
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‘To the grave’: McGowan whacks Palmer
WA Premier Mark McGowan says he will go to his grave proud of his battle against Clive Palmer despite a judge blasting them both over their defamation case.
‘Fess up’: Albo’s brutal comeback
An attempt to land a ‘gotcha’ moment on the Prime Minister has backfired as the Coalition adjusts to life on opposition benches.
Liberals warned not to be ‘weirdos’
Under pressure from strategists and moderate MPs, Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton has flagged a significant change to its climate change position.
Cloud hangs over Albo’s election promise
A decision to support a major election promise has caused divisions within one party, and some may take a hard-line stance.
Albo on ‘greatest scandal since Greg Inglis’
A seemingly harmless game of touch football broke out into scandal as pollies lined up in a State of Origin grudge match.
Senator’s shock move after sparking furore
A Victorian senator has doubled down on a controversial action in which she referred to the Queen as a “coloniser”.
Desperate plan to prevent $8bn disaster
Urgent laws are being introduced to stop some Aussie workers being saddled with “large, unexpected” debts while others score millions of dollars.
What Lambie will tell Royal Commission
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‘Concerning’: Grim warning for power
Gas companies have been warned the government could pull the so-called “trigger” amid warnings the east-coast market is facing a shortfall.
MP’s passionate warning to Liberals
Wentworth independent MP Allegra Spender has delivered a fierce maiden speech to parliament, calling on politicians to “behave better”.
Australia’s alarming Covid-19 milestone
The Premier of one Australian state has warned that the worst of the Covid outbreak is yet to come after the nation recorded a grim milestone.
Palmer, McGowan defamation call looms
A judge is finally set to hand down his findings in the defamation trial between billionaire Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan.
Gina backs ‘win-win’ plan for seniors
Australia’s richest woman has backed a proposal which would allow one group of workers to help solve the current skills crisis.
‘Did that just happen?’: Dutton backflips
Peter Dutton has made an extraordinary decision to grill the Prime Minister over one thing, despite his previous opposition.
‘Put your masks on!’: Politicians berated
The doctor who booted Josh Frydenberg out of his own electorate has berated MPs on the floor of parliament after being interrupted.
Albanese coy on ‘aggressive’ China
The Prime Minister refused to address a key issue when asked about China in a major interview on US television.
‘Not acceptable’: Gas exporters slammed
The Australian government says a new report is “damning” of gas exporters for not engaging in the right “spirit” with the domestic market.
‘I listened’: Teal MP’s ‘lightning-bolt moment’
A teal independent who unseated a Liberal in a blue-ribbon seat has revealed the “lightning-bolt moment” that prompted her to give up medicine.
‘It will fail’: Lambie’s message to Albo
Jacqui Lambie says Anthony Albanese’s plan to enshrine a Voice to Parliament will fail unless he coughs up more detail.
One group seen as ‘second-class citizens’
These Australians have been treated like “second-class citizens” just because of where they live, and now say enough is enough.
First pictures of ScoMo’s return
After skipping the first week of parliament in favour of an overseas trip, the former prime minister has finally been spotted.
Satisfaction with new PM at record levels
A new opinion poll is very welcome news for Labor and Anthony Albanese with record support – but the Opposition is in the doldrums.
Controversial MP Eleni Petinos dumped
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced that MP Eleni Petinos has been stood down following allegations of bullying.
Winners of interest rate hike revealed
Rising interest rates are giving many people a headache but there are some people who are benefiting from it.
‘Not a recipe for success’: PM’s big warning
Anthony Albanese wants to avoid the mistakes of the past but refusing to do one thing has been labelled “nuts” by one of his own ministers.
Albo accused of ‘recycling’ ScoMo lines
Anthony Albanese has been accused of “recycling” Scott Morrison’s lines as battlelines are drawn for the government’s first test.
‘Momentous’: PM makes historic move
Anthony Albanese has outlined the wording of his government’s historic referendum to bring an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Ugly truth behind push to ditch Lord’s Prayer
In the first sitting week of Parliament, having just been elevated to the highest office, new Senate President Susan Lines chose to whinge about the Lord’s Prayer.
One question to change Australia
Anthony Albanese is preparing to deliver a major speech, arguing a major national change can be achieved in just three sentences.
’Can’t rule out’: Hint on Covid restrictions
A CHO has revealed two surprising decisions about tackling Covid-19, conceding they may be frustrating for people.
‘Perfect storm’ sparks urgent aid request
Anthony Albanese has been asked to commit $150m in emergency relief to stop an “unfolding global humanitarian catastrophe”.
One question to change Australia
Anthony Albanese is preparing to deliver a major speech, arguing a major national change can be achieved in just three sentences.
‘Stand by it’: Stunning response to bombshell
The man responsible for a $1.15 billion scheme has responded to a damning report about where a big chunk of the money ended up.
ScoMo’s ‘profound’ reason for Canberra snub
Scott Morrison says he never provoked Beijing, just resisted it, in the speech he skipped parliament to deliver.
Why senator sympathises with Pauline
Pauline Hanson’s controversial storm out during the Acknowledgment of Country has been met with sympathy from an Indigenous senator.
‘Racist’: Powerful slapdown during live interview
Australia is edging closer to a major change to the constitution, with a leading Indigenous academic revealing why it’s so important now.
Major hit for homeowners as bank hikes rates
A major Australian bank has announced increases to its interest rates in a move that will have borrowers worried.
‘Too soft’: Fordham blasts Albo
The popular radio host trashed the Prime Minister for being “too soft” over his plans to scrap one contentious thing.
Doctor’s grim diagnosis for Julian Assange
The jailed WikiLeaks founder has been given a bleak outlook after undergoing extensive medical examinations inside a UK prison.
Why MP was booted out of parliament
An unruly MP has been given a “holiday” and thrown out of parliament after only a few days in Canberra. This is why.
Clive Palmer still haunting parliament
The mining magnate’s $100m man in Canberra has made his presence felt during a memorable question time performance.
‘Harsh truth’: Treasurer’s wage warning
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed just how long Aussies will be waiting for their pay rise as inflation marches towards 8 per cent.
‘Wilful neglect’: Treasurer takes aim
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned Australia is in for another two years of pain, as he reveals exactly how high inflation will get.
Treasurer’s big prediction on recession
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has made a bold statement on the likelihood of Australia going into recession.
Jacqui Lambie slaps down big idea
The firebrand Senator has blowtorched a new plan to fix one big problem and demanded politicians in Canberra “get on with it”.
Strange sighting inside Parliament House
An independent MP has used her first speech to Parliament to reveal one moment that was “very intimidating and a little bit strange”.
Emotional moment captured in parliament
Rare images have captured an emotional moment inside Parliament House after hundreds of people packed the public galleries.
New MP’s once in a century feat
The MP who toppled former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has held back tears while addressing parliament for the first time.
Pauline explains why she stormed out
One Nation’s Pauline Hanson has doubled down on her decision to storm out of the Senate, despite the move being labelled “ignorant and racist”.
Lambie’s call on Aussie recession
With the price of food and fuel skyrocketing, Jacqui Lambie has fired up and demanded the government act.
‘This is hard’: New MP brought to tears
A new MP choked up and had to stop speaking during his first speech to parliament as he touched on a “pivotal” – and personal – part of his life.
‘Total failure’: Nation’s experiment backfires
Australians are bracing for even more economic pain when interest rates rise again, but it’s nothing compared to the ordeal in this country.
‘Quite prepared’: US General’s China warning
The US’ highest ranking military official says China has developed a “world-class” military with the potential for significant geopolitical action.
New teal MP’s surprise revelation
One of the new teal independents in federal parliament has made a surprising revelation during her first speech.
Love story stirs MP’s emotions
Labor frontbencher Anika Wells has become emotional in parliament while speaking about one moving love story.
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