Latham calls for details of MP’s sex life
A lawyer for controversial MP Mark Latham has called for an openly gay Sydney MP to reveal details of his sex life after a crushing defamation loss.
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Israel lashes Wong in fiery phone call
Israel’s Foreign Minister has reportedly lashed Penny Wong in a fiery phone call where Australia’s allegiance was called into question.
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‘Plane loads’: Pledge to quake-hit Vanuatu
Australia is sending “plane loads of help” to Vanuatu after a horror earthquake wreaked havoc in the Pacific country’s capital.
Far-right pundit escalates Aussie stoush
Far-right American commentator Candace Owens has escalated her ongoing stoush with an Australian MP after he denied her a visa.
‘Unfinished business’: Super tax hike looms
Jim Chalmers is eyeing changes to concessions on high-value superannuation accounts, after it was revealed the tax break will cost the government $55bn this year.
‘Woke’: Christmas treat driving people mad
It is a sight that has sent a chill down the spine of anti-woke warriors in Parliament House. Barnaby Joyce reckons it explains Donald Trump’s rise.
State’s astonishing move after protest chaos
Masks, balaclavas, ropes, chains, locks and even glue would all be banned from public demonstrations in one state as part of an astonishing crackdown.
‘Certain countries’: China’s ominous warning
Beijing has issued a warning to “certain countries that infringe upon its rights” amid soaring tensions in the South China Sea.
‘Enough is enough’: Albo booed at protest
A crowd of protesters have booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during protests calling for greater action against anti-Semitism in Australia.
Australia doesn’t rule out troops in Ukraine
Richard Marles says Australia will “support Ukraine for as long as it takes”, failing to rule out deploying troops in a peacekeeper capacity.
The ‘hidden cancer’ undermining Australia
A grim warning has been issued after Islamophobic graffiti appeared in a Western Sydney suburb over the weekend.
End-of-year poll paints grim picture for Albo
A key poll is painting a grim picture for Anthony Albanese as Labor gears up for next year’s looming vote.
‘Second chance’: New life for Bali 9
The Bali Nine members face a brave new world following their release by Indonesian authorities – with one Aussie pastor hailing the group’sAnthony Albanese has hailed the release of the remaining Bali Nine as an “act of compassion” from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
Budget’s massive $25bn hit ‘unavoidable’
Labor’s budget update is forecast to take a massive $25bn hit in “unavoidable” spending to fund key programs and payments.
‘Game changer’ for millions of Aussies
One of Australia’s leading tax directors has hailed a massive HECS relief package as a “game changer” for millions of people struggling with the crippling debt.
Shock update after teacher’s suspension
A major review has been recommended after an Aussie teacher who was suspended for engaging in “serious misconduct” with another student was able to get a role at another school.
Major RBA overhaul revealed
In the biggest reform to the RBA in more than three decades, Jim Chalmers has revealed the new names tasked with determining the cash rate.
‘Very concerning’: Plea to Aussies on Fiji tragedy
Australians have been warned to exercise caution at a popular holiday hotspot after seven tourists were hospitalised with suspected alcohol poisoning.
‘Morons’: MP fires up over Islamophobic graffiti
Federal minister Jason Clare has fired up after Islamophic graffiti popped up in his electorate.
‘Nuts cracked’: Life for Bali 9 after release
A religious leader with a close connection to the Bali Nine says it’s not going to be an “easy road” for the convicted drug smugglers back in Australia.
Bali Nine heroin smuggling ring explained
The remaining members of the Bali Nine are waking up in Australia for the first time in almost 20 years. Here is how their saga unfolded.
Ambitious plan to fix housing crisis
Thousands of new social homes are getting fast tracked under a deal struck with the states and territories.
China’s $108 billion hit on Aussie economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned that a weakened Chinese economy will have devastating repercussions for Australia’s bottom line.
Albo rejects support for nuclear ban lift
Anthony Albanese rejected possible bipartisan support for lifting a federal moratorium on nuclear energy, stating it wasn’t even supported by Peter Dutton’s own state.
Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question
Jim Chalmers declined to directly answer whether a total of forecasted $122.1bn in deficits will increase in the mid-year budget update set to be released on Wednesday.
Virgin, Qatar drop huge sale for Aussies
The holiday season has started early for Australians, who now have more options for international travel after two major airlines joined forces.
‘Should pay’: Albo’s tech company ultimatum
Tech giants will face hefty penalties if they don’t pay Australian media companies for news under a revised media bargaining code – with the Prime Minister saying they “should pay for journalism”.
‘Fatal errors’ in Dutton’s nuclear plan
The Energy Minister has given a brutal assessment of Peter Dutton’s plan to take Australia’s power grid nuclear.
Tough laws ‘strike back’ at criminal teens
Teenagers in one state will face the same punishments as adults for certain serious offences amid a contentious crackdown on youth crime.
Huge change to Australia Day celebration
A major change to Australia Day celebrations would be pushed through if the Coalition wins the upcoming election, a senior Liberal MP has said.
Australia’s huge tax threat to Meta over news
The belligerent owner of Facebook and Instagram could be slapped with huge tax charges if it walks away from paying news publishers.
Wong doubles down on Israel UN snub
Penny Wong has again called for a ceasefire in Gaza amid intense friction between Australia and Israel.
Billionaire’s court fight over election
UAP leader Ralph Babet will take the Commonwealth to the High Court over what chairman Clive Palmer says are “unconstitutional” election laws.
PNG to enter NRL in $600m cash splash
The Pacific island nation will officially enter the NRL in four years in a $600m deal that mixes rugby league with diplomacy.
Group running out of cash every month
Some people from one cohort are reporting having to steal essential items more frequently to survive the cost-of-living crunch.
Dutton doubles down on polarising flag call
Peter Dutton is doubling down on his controversial stance on Indigenous flags, hinting there could be changes to the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Council backs down after Aus Day backlash
A large regional council is reconsidering a decision to not celebrate Australia Day on January 26, after further consultation with the community.
Albo’s huge blow to Meta after pay standoff
The social media giant will be forced to pay publishers for news content in an extraordinary intervention by Anthony Albanese, following an extensive standoff.
PM urges unity against anti-Semitism scourge
Anthony Albanese has called for an end to the “evil” scourge of anti-Semitism, following a wave of attacks on Jewish communities in Sydney and Melbourne.
ABC’s bizarre question on anti-Semitic attack
NSW Premier Chris Minns’ statement about the anti-Semitic attack in Sydney has been questioned by an ABC broadcaster.
Aussie climate goals ‘within reach’
The state and territory emission reduction targets in place can give Australia a “springboard” to stronger climate goals, new research finds.
‘Makes sense’: Albo’s $1bn bid to woo parents
Revving up Labor’s election campaign, Anthony Albanese has made two major childcare announcements in a bid to woo young families.
$400m Australian move that trumps China
Australia has officially launched a $400m scheme that’s designed to support our neighbours “in times of need” in a major win over a key rival.
Grim figures highlight Aussie ‘crisis’
A major ‘crisis’ affecting one in four emergency department patients in one state has been revealed in a new report.
‘Disturbing’: Dutton slammed on flag pledge
Peter Dutton has made a controversial election pitch as the country edges closer to Australia Day, but that decision has been slammed as dismissive.
Albo’s synagogue vow before chaotic scenes
The Prime Minister has visited the Melbourne synagogue firebombed in an “evil crime” authorities are investigating as a likely terrorist attack.
Labor under fire after firebombing
The Coalition is attacking Labor after it launched an anti-Semitism taskforce following the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue.
‘Busy:’ Dutton defends Albo in tennis saga
The Opposition Leader said he didn’t “begrudge” the Prime Minister for playing tennis after a Melbourne synagogue was firebombed in a likely terrorist act.
‘Games’: Concerning claim against Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of playing “partisan games” after the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue.
‘Going to take decades’: Abo’s Syria call
The Today co-host, born in Damascus, says while there is a lot of relief following news the Syrian president has fled to Russia, there is also “real fear”.
Albo’s drinks party after synagogue fire
The PM attended a drinks party just hours after a Jewish synagogue was firebombed in Melbourne on Friday.
Navy fires ‘gamechanger’ missile
Australia has become just the third country in the world to successfully test fire a new long-range, subsonic missile. See the moment it makes impact.
Navy fires ‘gamechanger’ missile
Australian has become just the third country in the world to successfully test fire a new long-range, subsonic missile. See the moment it makes impact.
‘Vital support’ coming for Aussie carers
Australia is set to launch its first National Carers Strategy in nearly a decade, with the number of carers set to dramatically increase due to our ageing population.
‘Evil’: Dutton’s vow after synagogue attack
Peter Dutton has visited the Melbourne synagogue that was the target of a terror attack, pledging to tackle rising anti-Semitism.
Billionaire’s warning on Chinese immigrants
One of Australia’s richest people says he believes the solution to the housing crisis is increasing immigration levels to include ‘various types’.
Security boss’ warning after synagogue fire
ASIO boss Mike Burgess warned Australia’s “security environment is volatile and unpredictable,” and urged people to watch their language.
Albo deals fresh blow to Beijing’s influence
Anthony Albanese has signed a new deal with a key Pacific Islands nation to counter China’s ambitions in the strategically important region.
91 per cent chance of this interest rate call
Mortgage holders and business owners should not hold their breath for any interest rate relief on Tuesday.
Dutton’s masterplan to crush Albo revealed
Peter Dutton has declared he can win the next election as he prepares to unveil new details of his nuclear power plan.
‘Bagging it’: Dutton attacks bombshell findings
Peter Dutton is defending his nuclear plan after the national science agency released damning findings about its cost.
Families torn apart by new Aussie law
Fears of families being torn apart have become distressingly real after the passing of a tough new law from the federal government.
Big call for tax change on super
Calls for a major overhaul of the current superannuation system to make it fairer for all working Australians.
‘Slack’: Dire warning on Albo’s future
Jacqui Lambie is warning Anthony Albanese’s days could be numbered after a key poll found the Prime Minister weak.
‘Mismatch’: Problem with jobs market
Australia’s peak welfare body is urging the Albanese government to help jobseekers find work, as the number of entry level jobs declines sharply.
Huge Dutton nuclear question to be answered
Nearly six months after announcing the Coalition’s signature election pledge, Peter Dutton is days away from releasing the cost of his seven promised nuclear reactors.
Power bills cut for Christmas in one state
Households in one state are getting a cash kicker to knock the top off power bills before Christmas.
Group of Aussies to get big cash boost
More than one million Australians will receive a boost to their social security payments in the new year due to annual indexation.
PM labels synagogue fire an act of terrorism
Following widespread criticism, the Prime Minister has called an attack on a Melbourne synagogue an act of terrorism.
‘PM, how did you let it get to this?’
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Indigenous trailblazer Nova Peris have posed a brutal question to the prime minister after Friday’s synagogue attack.
’Misleading’: Minns blasted on Rosehill deal
A report into the proposed Rosehill Racecourse redevelopment has slammed NSW Premier Chris Minns and cast doubt on the scheme’s viability.
Albo dodges questions on synagogue attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the joint Counter Terrorism Taskforce would examine if the Melbourne synagogue attack was a terrorist act.
Nazi threat sparks call for hate database
An inquiry into the rising threat of right wing extremism has delivered a set of options to roll back the hatred, including a new national hate crimes database.
Moment ‘firebomb’ rips through synagogue
Footage has captured the horrifying moment a Melbourne synagogue went up in flames after a “suspicious” fire was lit.
’This isn’t tight’: Barr’s massive Dutton claim
Nat Barr made a huge claim about who will win the next election on Sunrise this morning, but all is not as it seems.
Albo’s $21m bid to create 400 new jobs
The Prime Minister will make the announcement during his 24th visit to Western Australia, with the state crucial to Labor’s hopes at the next election.
Dutton claims UN vote ‘threat to civilisation’
The Opposition Leader attacked Australia’s shift to support a UN motion calling for a peaceful settlement of Palestine, claiming it is a threat to “civilisation itself”.
Outgoing senator’s new job revealed
A long-serving outgoing Coalition senator’s new role once he steps out of parliament has been revealed.
Brutal prediction about Australia’s next PM
A veteran commentator has made a brutal prediction about Anthony Albanese’s future, stating his legacy could already be ‘trashed’.
Treasurer’s bombshell election claim
The Federal Treasurer has conceded there is a “possibility” Labor will be booted at the next election while tempering expectations of “big spending” in the mid-year budget update.
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