Frustrated cops’ unique way to crash presser
Police in one state have pulled out all stops to crash a press conference and highlight their plight as a pay dispute intensifies.
Politics
‘The truth’: Inside plan to wipe out Teals
A Liberal senator says the Coalition will seek to capitalise on “buyer’s remorse” to beat the Teals at this year’s federal election.
Dutton ally dodges key nuclear question
Asked if he would support Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal, a new Liberal leader shifted his attention elsewhere.
Dutton outlines plans as election looms
Peter Dutton has made a major election pitch to voters, staking the Coalition’s return to government on housing, migration and economy.
‘Not acceptable’: Major event axing slammed
The cancellation of an international sporting event has sent ‘unnecessary alarm’ through one of Australia’s most maligned communities, a minister says.
‘Clinging’: Dutton’s brutal call on elections
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has compared the PM’s proposal for longer terms for government to the Voice referendum, appearing to backflip on previous comments.
New blow for dumped Liberal leader
Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has been left out of the newly announced shadow cabinet by the man who rolled him from the top job.
Major event axed over anti-Israel concerns
An international sporting event in Melbourne has been cancelled over fears protests or violence could erupt due to the presence of an Israeli team.
‘Clear the deck’: Wild call on Australia Day
Controversy continues to dog the contested date of Australia Day, and two Aussie historians say there’s only one real solution.
‘Respect my wife’: Ugly Dutton storm erupts
A nasty row has erupted over a picture of Peter Dutton and his wife — forcing the PM to step in and the opposition leader to hit back.
Pill testing rolled out in Victorian first
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
MP ‘shell shocked’ by political scandal twist
A Victorian Liberal MP says she is “shell shocked” after a major development in a long-running scandal plaguing the state’s opposition party.
Shock call sparks leadership challenge
A surprise phone call on Boxing Day has paved the way for a showdown over the Liberal Party leadership in one Australian state.
Opposition leader’s last-ditch move as coup looms
Negotiations on what the Liberals’ new shadow cabinet could look like have broken down as opposition leader John Pesutto makes an 11th-hour manoeuvre.
Update after neo-Nazi protest in Melbourne
The update comes after a group fully covered in black clothing held up anti-Semitic signs on the steps of Victoria’s Parliament House.
‘Conviction’: Long-serving MP farewelled
Mourners are gathering to say their final goodbyes to former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews, who died at the age of 69 following a year-long battle with cancer.
Opposition Leader faces leadership spill
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is set to face a leadership challenge this Friday.
Council slammed for Australia Day move
A council has been accused of “bribery” for offering a one-off payment to staff who agree to sign an agreement that could see big changes to Australia Day.
Exiled MP booted from party room
An MP who won a defamation suit against her former party leader has had attempts to rejoin the party squashed by the same leader she defeated in court.
Major backflip on defamed MP’s job
Victorian opposition leader John Pesutto has backtracked after stating exiled MP Moira Deeming won’t get a second chance in his party room.
Nazis ran off after ‘disgusting’ sign: cops
A group of 20 masked men “ran away” after they were confronted holding an anti-Semitic sign by the community and police.
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.
‘Rotten culture’: Big move against crooks
An Australian state will overhaul its labour hire practices in an effort to stamp out crime and the “rotten culture” in the construction industry.
Shock find on state’s voluntary dying scheme
A coroner has made an extraordinary intervention in one state’s voluntary assisted dying scheme after finding eight people took their own lives when they were refused access to the regime.
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.
’Tried my best’: Treasurer calls it quits
A state treasurer has announced his resignation days after revealing a dire budget update, stepping down from his role after 25 years in politics.
JK Rowling throws support behind Aussie
One Australian woman’s defamation win in court this week has gone viral, with Harry Potter author JK Rowling praising the victory to her 14.2m followers.
Vic Liberal leader’s vow after $300k loss
Victoria’s opposition leader John Pesutto has denied there is any challenge to his leadership after a scathing defamation judgment in favour of ousted MP Moira Deeming.
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 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.
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