‘Shocking waste’: Grim figure in rental crisis
New analysis has revealed the shocking number of vacant homes in one of Australia’s biggest cities, as renters struggle to find somewhere to live and prices skyrocket.
Politics
‘Disgraceful’: Vandals attack Premier’s office
Animal rights activists have reportedly damaged a state premier’s office after smashing windows and spray-painting insults.
Dan’s backflip on phone records: court
Former Victorian premier Dan Andrews has agreed to hand over phone records from the day his wife and a cyclist collided, just hours before a key court hearing.
Jewish community calls for ‘freedom’
Melbourne’s Jewish community has rallied to mark the nine months since Hamas’ attack on Israel.
‘Sorry for him’: Support for Dutton’s son
A man with a very unique perspective on public life has put an arm around Peter Dutton’s son after a controversial image of the teenager surfaced.
Call to fix ‘reckless’ drunkenness laws
A police union has called on the government to fix ‘reckless’ public drunkenness laws when officers couldn’t help a man who was hit by a car and died.
State going ahead with bold new pill trial
A state premier has just announced a bold new trial she says will save young people’s lives at festivals and concerts, while insisting the policy doesn’t legalise drugs.
Wage boost set for thousands of nurses
Thousands of nurses in one state are in line for a huge wage boost in a new deal with the government, following industrial action shutting down hospital beds and surgeries.
’Real work’: Graffiti protest lashed
Vile messages have been spray-painted on one of Australia’s iconic halls in another incident of pro-Palestine vandalism, with vandals lashed for “performative activism”.
Fresh warning over ‘politicised’ schools
A leading legal expert has warned that lowering the voting age to 16 could “politicise” schools and divide students and teachers.
States slam door on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Peter Dutton’s election promise to build seven nuclear reactors has been met with a firm no from the state premiers, and one would-be premier.
‘Unacceptable’: Shock China act in parliament
While the Prime Minister and Chinese Premier were giving their post-meeting remarks, a scuffle involving a formerly detained journalist occurred behind the scenes.
Horror Nazi note left in Jewish student’s bag
The complexity of the anti-Semitic prejudice hitting Australian Jews has been laid bare in one shocking story.
Top Chinese official spotted at Aussie winery
The visit comes after South Australian wine makers recorded $86m in new business following the abolition of China’s punishing tariffs.
Petition to strip Andrews of ‘highest honour’
Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for controversial former Victorian premier Dan Andrews to be stripped of his King’s Birthday Honour.
Bird flu fears grow as sixth farm hit
Another farm has been shut down with bird flu as the disease spreads and hammers production in one state.
Aussie state people are flocking to
A massive net overseas migration number has pushed Australia’s population to 27 million in the latest population figures from the ABS.
Albo to host key China leader in Australia
Premier Li Qiang will be the most senior Chinese leader to visit Australia since 2017 when he lands in the country on Saturday.
Defiant Bandt hits back at Palestine rally
The Greens leader has hit back after a bruising week, addressing a pro-Palestine rally and calling on the Prime Minister to expel Israel’s ambassador to Australia.
PM, Dutton team up against Greens
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have teamed up to blame the Greens for anger among the Australian public over the conflict in Gaza.
Dire update in state’s bird flu crisis
Agricultural authorities in one state have issued a dire update after multiple poultry farms confirmed the highly-contagious bird flu had been detected.
Why suburb looks ‘like a caravan park’
An inner city suburb street looks “like a caravan park” as residents try to force council to shut a loophole allowing boats, dog washing trailers and campers to park in perpetuity.
Frydenberg’s huge call on return to politics
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg broken his silence on rumours he is planning a political comeback following his defeat in the last federal election.
‘Needed’: Push for Frydenberg comeback
The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader, who lost his seat to teal contender Monique Ryan, could be set to make a return to federal politics.
Criminals mar pro-Palestine protests
A rising tide of anti-weapons and pro-Palestinian sentiment has broken out across Melbourne, with peaceful protests marred by criminal acts.
‘Matter for US’: Albo reacts to Trump verdict
Donald Trump’s guilty conviction in a cover up of a sex scandal has raised questions about the likely presidential nominee’s relations with Australia.
’Fixing it is my job’: Minister digs in
The immigration minister is refusing to resign despite intensifying political turmoil over a controversial ministerial directive.
Frydenberg’s tears over anti-Semitic attacks
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has cried while interviewing a Jewish couple in Melbourne who were victims of anti-Semitism.
Protests follow Israel’s diplomatic blow
Australians have taken to the streets in their thousands to plead for greater action after a significant ruling on Israel’s war on Gaza.
Hundreds to be taxed for empty homes
Almost 200 properties in just five apartment buildings in Melbourne have sat empty for more than six months, as the nation’s rental crisis deepens.
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