Albo barely rates Dan’s big moment
A key politician of the pandemic era will be immortalised with a bronze statue.
Politics
‘Serious risk’: Outrage over new school
Plans for a new school on the outskirts of a major Australian city have been met with formal opposition from thousands of community members.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
Council candidate targeted in ‘racist’ attack
A council candidate says she has been left scared for the safety of her family after a campaign sign was smeared with racist rhetoric.
State’s shock social housing figure
A year ago, one Australian Premier said the ‘status quo is not an option’ as he unveiled a major housing plan. Since then rents are up 13 per cent.
Insane scenes rock massive CBD protest
Insane scenes have dominated the final day of anti-war protests in the heart of Melbourne, including one alleged act where a woman cemented herself in a car.
Push to ban bosses social media trawling
Ever-present surveillance at work has extended too far into ‘social media trawling’ and new laws are needed, a union group says.
‘Woke’: Concerns over ‘far-left’ shift in Aus
An Australian lawyer and former refugee has challenged the ‘anti-woke’ arguments which are ‘destructive’ for society.
‘Desperately behind’: Worst state for housing
One state is falling “desperately behind” in building affordable houses, new data reveals.
Warning as tradies to walk off job
A warning has been issued to hundreds of tradies who are expected to put down their tools in solidarity with the embattled CFMEU, following the sacking of 270 union officials.
‘Hands off’: Town rallies against freight hub
Hundreds of residents have shared their anger over plans to build a multibillion-dollar freight terminal proposal.
Farmers mass protest outside premier’s lunch
Hundreds of angry farmers and regional community members have staged a mass protest outside an event attended by state’s premier.
Single sentence costs homebuyer $500K
An anonymous person who submitted a single sentence to a local council has cost a homeowner almost $500,000, exposing the risks of a “flawed” new system.
Trans chaos hits ‘Women Will Speak’ rally
A women’s rights rally collapsed into chaos on Saturday after a counter Transgender Liberation protest showed up.
Sobs for rising Labor star after shock death
The partner of a beloved young mayor has broken down sobbing as he told a grieving crowd his soul had been “ripped out” after her sudden death.
Senator’s parents ‘shattered’ by brutal attacks
Senator Linda Reynolds’ parents have broken their silence about the brutal attacks their daughter endured after she was accused of covering up a young woman’s rape.
‘Fed up’: City’s massive e-scooter call
People zipping around on hired e-scooters could soon be a distant memory as one major Aussie city looks set to scrap the electric two-wheelers.
Aussie state makes huge workplace call
One state’s premier will push for radical changes that could change Aussie workplaces forever.
Major Victorian TWU boss stood down
A powerful figure in Victoria’s Transport Workers Union has been stood down by the branch’s management committee.
Hitman-hiring husband: ‘I’m not evil’
An Australian man convicted of hiring an undercover cop to kill his wife continues his legal appeal odyssey decades after being found guilty.
Loophole allowing unsafe EVs into Australia
Untested and potentially dangerous EVs are being imported into Australia through a loophole designed for revheads.
Rising Labor star found dead at home
A three time mayor touted as a possible future leader of the Labor Party has died “suddenly” at home, it has been revealed.
Minns taunts Victoria’s long lockdowns
The NSW Premier has taken the chance to taunt Victoria’s long pandemic lockdowns in defending a move to get workers back into offices.
Assange’s dad headlines pro-Palestine rally
The father of Julian Assange has headlined a major rally on the steps of parliament in support of Palestine, amid calls from activists for Israel to release thousands of prisoners taken during the ongoing conflict.
Furious demand on Aussie evil
A No More rally against gendered violence has demanded radical action to stamp out Australia’s DV scourge, and called out one grim hypocrisy.
One photo sums up Aussie crisis
One photo has summed up the tragedy of Australia’s domestic violence crisis as a series of protests got underway across Australia on Saturday.
Melbourne truck crash kills 22 cows
A truck crash that killed 22 cows has sparked calls for an overhaul of cattle transport conditions.
‘Mistake’ in bikie boss deportation
A senator claims there has been a “mistake” in the pending deportation of a former bikie boss.
Fresh blow after union branch shut down
The South Australian arm of the powerful construction union, which is under the control of the Victorian branch, has also been put into administration.
Albo’s brutal response as union boss quits
Anthony Albanese has delivered a scathing single-word response to one of the most powerful figures in the construction industry.
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