Telling test Anthony Albanese flunked
Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison were both confronted by members of the public this week. Only one of them passed the test.
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Craig Kelly egged at Melbourne event
Chaotic scenes have played out at an event in Melbourne after a furious woman egged controversial MP Craig Kelly, branding him a “Nazi lover”.
‘Memory failure’: Shock admission in Palmer trial
Western Australia’s Attorney-General has blamed “memory failure” for mistakes made while he was under oath during a defamation trial.
ScoMo shoots down ‘awkward’ tweet
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has torpedoed a tweet from a local Liberal candidate that has come back to bite him on the campaign trail.
ScoMo’s response to ridiculous question
Scott Morrison and Dom Perrottet have been asked what seems like a simple question, but one Australia’s top health bureaucrat refused to answer.
Treasurer’s odd response to burning issue
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has weighed in on a major issue that is on the horizon for millions of Australians.
‘Blank page’: PM fires shot at Albo
Anthony Albanese’s attempt to mock Scott Morrison has been ruined by his own gaffe, as the PM fires shots himself.
Albo’s election sledge backfires
Anthony Albanese has awkwardly stumbled over an attempt to sledge Scott Morrison over the date of the election.
Feud over whether to host major event
Labor says it wants to host a major event in Australia if elected. But one minister has slammed the idea – saying it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
‘Fake news’: Tony Abbott fires up
Ex-prime minister Tony Abbott has issued a stinging rebuke to Joe Hockey, claiming his former treasurer is spreading ‘fake news’.
Heartbreaking story behind angry PM clash
The frustrated and angry pensioner who confronted the Prime Minister at a pub last night has been identified – and he has more to say.
Big move against ‘Butcher of Mariupol’
Australia has targeted some of Russia’s biggest names, including the infamous Russian general dubbed the “Butcher of Mariupol”.
‘Worst Liberal PM’: ScoMo cops friendly fire
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has copped a blistering spray from a prominent conservative voice during a stunning live television performance.
‘Infuriating’ snub to murdered women
An “uncomfortable” public work depicting the names of women and children killed in domestic violence murders has been controversially removed.
Australia embarrassed on world stage
A major Australian national institution could have its global status downgraded over questions around hand-picked appointments.
‘Wrong’: Top doc rubbishes Covid plan
Australia’s former deputy chief health officer has rubbished a proposal he fears will give license to ‘fringe voices’ on Covid-19.
Albo’s major problem exposed in new poll
Anthony Albanese is hoping to replace Scott Morrison but a fresh poll has laid bare a huge issue which could scuttle the Labor leader’s plans.
Promises that Aussies see right through
A new study reveals voters are sceptical about one thing off the back of the federal government’s major $17.9bn cash splash.
‘That’s not true’: Palmer’s fiery clash
Clive Palmer has been challenged over wild Covid-19 conspiracy theories during a heated exchange at the National Press Club.
Health boss unable to define ‘woman’
Australia’s top health bureaucrat has been slammed for being unable to answer a simple question in awkward scenes during Senate Estimates.
Sneaky detail could influence election date
The federal election is set to be called any day now and there’s one hidden reason why Scott Morrison may delay going to the polls until May 21.
Missing detail in spy chiefs’ China meeting
Two of Australia’s top spy chiefs were quietly deployed to the Solomon Islands over fears of the nation’s security deal with China.
‘Late as always’: Brutal ScoMo sledge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has copped a brutal sledge after performing an extraordinary backflip over support for flood victims.
Kick them out of Australia now: Albo
In a major intervention in foreign affairs policy, Mr Albanese said Australia should be acting in accordance with the actions of European countries.
Thousands hit by delay to $400 bonus
Almost two months after they became eligible for their first bonus payment, thousands of workers are still waiting.
‘Childish tricks’: Albo lashes out
Anthony Albanese has launched into an extraordinary spray about “childish tricks” being played by his political opponents ahead of the election.
PM grilled on ‘lies’ in clash with teen
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has clashed with a teenager in an interview over his ‘history of lies’, hitting out at the media for taking him out of context.
Dan Andrews defends bombshell report
Victorian premier Daniel Andrews has defended a bombshell report and said despite the controversy, he’d do it all again.
Wild moment PM confronted by locals at pub
What was meant to be a quiet schooner with locals has bubbled over into a difficult evening for the Prime Minister.
Leaked Labor Party memo shows shock tactic
A leaked memo has revealed strict rules on how information will be shared for Anthony Albanese’s campaign. The government claims it “dodges scrutiny”.
New text message scandal rocks PM
Unconfirmed reports of more mutinous text messages from within Scott Morrison’s ranks have rocked the Prime Minister.
Labor’s demand on Russian envoys
The federal opposition has laid out a plan to further cut ties with Russia after shocking images emerged of the conflict in Ukraine.
Shock last-minute election problem for PM
A major political headache for Scott Morrison has taken a dramatic turn – as his time to call the election grows smaller and smaller.
Weird moment Albo presser gatecrashed
Anthony Albanese’s press conference took a strange turn after a gatecrasher attempted to join the media pack to ask a “tough question”.
One thing new premier will not do
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has used a major National Press Club speech to rule out doing this one thing.
‘They should do that’: PM’s flood snub
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been accused of going missing in action after levelling a fresh “insult” at flood victims.
Barnaby responds to ‘existential threat’
Barnaby Joyce has responded to an “existential threat” facing Australia as the country signs up to a major deal with America and the UK.
Soccer player’s plea after ‘coward punch’
Soccer player Danny Hodgson has made a desperate plea eight months after he suffered a catastrophic brain injury from an unprovoked attack.
Millions ‘complacent’ about Covid jab
Millions of Australians are now considered overdue for their Covid-19 jab, with one age group being singled out for failing to get their booster.
‘Absolute debacle’: Dom unleashes on Libs
The NSW Premier has broken his silence on the saga that tore the state Liberal Party open and derailed the Prime Minister’s road to re-election.
Bold plan for cheaper electric vehicles
Australians looking to pick up the keys to a new electric vehicle could be one step closer under a bold new $6bn plan.
‘Brutal’: MP’s scathing take on ScoMo
A senior liberal has continued her attack on Scott Morrison and blamed him for “changing” the party she knew.
Australia’s next move on Ukraine
Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne is about to fly to Europe to make Australia’s next move against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Massive development in PM calling election
A major barrier preventing Prime Minister Scott Morrison from calling the election has now been cleared.
‘Pathetic’ PM hits back over flood claims
Scott Morrison has fired back over accusations he short-changed NSW flood victims, after Liberals branded the Prime Minister “pathetic”.
Favourite to become Tassie’s next premier
A “decent” and “intelligent” man looks set to become Tasmania’s next premier after Peter Gutwein unexpectedly resigned on Monday.
Awkward gaffe in major budget speech
An awkward gaffe has threatened to overshadow a major budget speech, with critics quick to pounce on the subtle mistake.
Scott Morrison’s biggest obstacle to winning
Peta Credlin has claimed that Labor is winning a crucial battle against the Coalition – with the federal election just around the corner.
Parliament erupts over ‘stacking’ claims
A senior minister has fired up at suggestions the coalition is putting Liberal Party mates into plum government jobs ahead of the election.
PM’s weird response to $5.5bn blowout
Scott Morrison has made a weird defence of his decision to ditch a major contract at an estimated cost to the taxpayer of $5.5bn.
The side of Premier you may have missed
The Tasmanian Premier left Australia shocked when he unexpectedly called time on this political career on Monday.
‘Self-serving bully’: Liberal MP lashes PM
Another Liberal MP has unleashed on the Prime Minister, calling him a “self-serving bully” who is “clueless” about women in a wild tirade.
$3.5b move to protect against China
Australian fighter jets and naval vessels will be armed sooner with long-range missiles under a $3.5b plan to fast-track key weapons purchases.
‘Act of a war criminal’: Australia blasts Putin
Australia has joined the United States in calling for a war crimes investigation into Vladimir Putin after mass graves were discovered near Kyiv.
‘Time bomb’: Australia’s $680m disaster
A neglected problem at the core of Australia’s property market is causing increasingly disastrous consequences, new research shows.
Australia’s first big battle supplies revealed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea to Australia to deliver essential military equipment in the battle against Russia has been answered.
Why Tasmanian Premier is quitting politics
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has delivered the surprise announcement he will step down from the job and quit politics altogether.
PM backtracks amid racial controversy
Scott Morrison appears to have backtracked after he said he would sign a statutory declaration denying he racially vilified a political foe.
BoJo’s one demand of ScoMo
A mundane Senate committee broke out into laughter after officials revealed what Boris Johnson demanded Scott Morrison do before attending a summit in the UK.
Project host: ‘We’re full of racists’
The Project co-host Jan Fran says an issue engulfing Prime Minister Scott Morrison exposes a wider issue Australia needs to face.
Ministers’ embarrassing Hansard blunder
Officials claim they were first made aware of an error to Hansard – where two ministers deleted a section of a speech from the official parliament record – only after the airing of an ABC interview.
‘Beyond the pale’: PM rocked by new claims
Scott Morrison has been hit by fresh allegations he sought to exploit anti-Muslim sentiment, claims he has called a “repugnant lie”.
Dutton’s ’critical’ $14m exposed as lie
A plan for hi-tech sensors and drones to secure Australia’s borders was branded critical by Peter Dutton. Four years later, that vision has been shattered.
New poll gives major election hint
Scott Morrison is poised to call an election this week as the latest Newspoll reveals some good – and bad – news for the Prime Minister.
When $250 cash boost will be paid
Millions of Australians will receive a one-off cash payment to help with the cost of living. Here’s when the money will start hitting bank accounts.
How to save more money on petrol
Experts have revealed five key ways to save even more on petrol after the federal government temporarily slashed fuel excise.
Could Frydenberg be the next PM?
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has responded to questions about his potential prime ministership as the federal election draws closer.
Albo’s huge new promise on home care
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has made another big promise to home care users, vowing to put an end to rorting of the system.
Rogue MP catches Covid, on alert for ‘haters’
Controversial MP George Christensen is on alert after testing positive to Covid-19, saying: “Watch the haters hope that something horrible happens to me.”
‘Slurs’: PM digs in on racial claims
Scott Morrison has doubled down on his response to explosive racial allegations about his preselection battle amid an unfolding controversy.
Australia’s new slap in the face to China
Canberra and New Delhi are expected to sign a free-trade agreement that will boost exports from Australia to India by at least $45 billion.
Australia agrees to Ukraine request
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will answer a request made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Australia inks major new trade deal
Australia has signed a historic trade deal with India that will have a big impact for wine, produce and one type of meat.
Dumped Minister retains title
A dumped federal Minister has retained his official title despite being stood aside while facing a misconduct inquiry.
Tame’s brutal defence after Project host claim
Grace Tame has doubled down on allegations Peter van Onselen “appropriated experiences” after he revealed he was sexually assaulted as a child.
Young people wouldn’t fight for Australia
Most young people would flee rather than stay and fight if Australia was in the same situation as Ukraine, disturbing new polling shows.
Premier’s bold footy prediction
The Premier has given his footy prediction after being questioned about the AFL Showdown.
Dutton’s big claim about China deal
Defence Minister Peter Dutton claims Australia wasn’t caught off guard by a deal that could have major implications for the Pacific.
Big prediction on future Covid waves
Officials are optimistic that future Covid waves won’t have a major impact in Australia, but there’s one big caveat.
‘Nonsense’: Dutton leaps to PM’s defence
Peter Dutton has slammed “nonsense” attacks on Scott Morrison after the Prime Minister copped a backlash over a controversial remark.
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