‘Champion’ former MP dies aged 77
A former MP who worked in politics for more than 30 years has died weeks out from the 2025 election, with tributes describing him as a “champion and inspiration”.
Politics
Liberal’s savage response to sign scandal
A Teal MP has been dealt a savage response after her husband was filmed running down the street with her Liberal rival’s campaign sign.
Major school uniform ban for one state
A major policy change for one Aussie state will see a ban on some common uniform items.
Dutton makes huge $6.5b election pledge
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there’s a catch to the spend.
Teal sign furore erupts on social media
The husband of a federal Teal politician has been filmed pulling down a rival candidate’s poster and the furore is trending on social media.
MPs’ all-nighter for ‘toughest laws in world’
A major state has approved a landmark overhaul as part of a crackdown on crime, with MPs debating well past midnight.
‘However long it takes’: Vow to MPs
One state’s top lawyer says MPs will debate “for however long it takes” to get new, tougher bail laws through.
Dutton’s $35m vow to firebombed synagogue
Peter Dutton has vowed to restore Melbourne’s firebombed Adass synagogue, labelling the move a “symbolic response” to people with “hate in their hearts”.
‘Smash it’: Threat to end CFMEU ‘mafia’
The Coalition has called for a federal police taskforce to investigate allegations of corruption and crime made against the scandal-ridden union.
State’s crackdown vow on ‘dodgy’ auction tactic
One state government is cracking down on an illegal auction act, handing out almost $2m in fines to real-estate agents.
‘Too late’: Bec Judd’s call on bail reform
Outspoken influencer Rebecca Judd has lashed the Victorian government for failing to act earlier as the state vows to bring in the “toughest bail laws” in the country.
‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body
An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.
State’s huge plan to slash speed limits
Speed limits in residential streets could be slashed to a crawling 30km/h under sweeping new proposals suggested by the state’s infrastructure advisory body.
Update after iconic beach ripped up
The local council has stepped in after “unauthorised” construction began on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, tearing up native vegetation in the process.
Major win for medicinal cannabis users
A state has passed new cannabis rules meaning drivers will no longer automatically lose their license if they fail a mobile drug test.
‘Bloodbath’: Aussie state goes full DOGE
A state government has been smashed for “pretending to care” as whispers over a plan to cut thousands of jobs spread like wildfire.
‘Bulls–t’: Residents erupt at councillors
Police were called to a local council meeting after hundreds of angry ratepayers heckled councillors following a tense debate.
Neo-Nazis pump iron at popular beach
Neo-Nazis and their supporters have worked out together with a white supremacist flag in an electorate with one of Australia’s biggest Jewish populations.
‘Humbling’ lessons for Albo in election hit
The prime minister could be booted from government at the upcoming election if Labor’s disastrous showing at the Werribee by-election is repeated.
Call for alcohol delivery curfew
Following the death of a 30-year-old from alcohol poisoning, a coroner is calling for curfews for booze home delivery.
‘Nothing for granted’: Labor reacts to Vic votes
Federal Labor is taking “nothing for granted” after their Victorian state level colleagues took a hit in by-elections over the weekend.
‘Critical’: Warning to Albo after Victoria votes
A former political strategist has warned Labor MPs in formerly safe seats should be preparing for “retirement” after the Victorian by-elections.
Razor thin margin in by-election battle
Early results in Victoria’s double by-elections indicate a neck-and-neck race to decide who wins each seat.
Fears as ankle monitoring company goes bust
An urgent review has commenced after a private firm that offers GPS tracking services for offenders on bail went bust, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the alleged offenders on bail.
112m turbine collapses on wind farm
A 112m wind turbine has collapsed after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc in one state, prompting this call.
‘Unsettling’: Dutton’s call on ‘terror’ caravan
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for an independent assessment of a communications breakdown involving the PM over a failed Sydney terror plot.
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
16 charged as ‘Neo-Nazis’ crash protest
A man has been charged with displaying a Nazi symbol as alleged neo-Nazis gathered just a few blocks from an anti-Australia Day rally in Adelaide.
‘Deserve more’: Protesters’ distressing stunt
Animal activists have left dead piglets on the steps of a state government building in an effort to seek immediate change to pig welfare.
State’s push for fuel price cap
One Aussie state is pushing for a major shakeup to pricing at the bowser – including 24-hour caps on fuel prices and mandatory reporting from retailers.
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