‘Backyards’: State’s wild bid for more homes
One state wants to make it easier to divide up blocks of land in a bid to boost housing supply by “unlocking land in people’s backyards”.
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‘Worst in Australia’: Dan Andrews slammed
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been accused of presiding over an “incompetent” government that is the “worst in Australia”.
Thorpe’s ‘breach’ called into question
Questions linger about what should happen next after independent senator Lidia Thorpe screamed at King Charles in an incident that made international headlines.
Schools plan to counter ‘toxic’ Andrew Tate
A renewed scheme to teach students about consent, sexual abuse and porn in schools is being introduced to counter the likes of toxic influencers like Andrew Tate.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
‘Stay indoors’: Thunderstorm asthma warning
Thunderstorm asthma season has started and Victoria’s health minister says there are two things Aussies with high-risk asthma need to do right now.
Albo barely rates Dan’s big moment
A key politician of the pandemic era will be immortalised with a bronze statue.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘Urgent’: Blackout risk as green power stumbles
The Australian Energy Market Operator is warning of “reliability gaps” without the ‘timely’ delivery of more transmission and energy infrastructure.
Cops called to pro-Palestine roof protest
Protesters who allegedly scaled a rooftop at a busy city university have been arrested, as demonstrators at another campus were issued a stern ultimatum.
‘Ratbags’: Protesters rock Labor conference
Labor delegates will meet again on Sunday for the Victorian state party conference after pro-Palestine protesters sent the venue into lockdown.
Melbourne has turned into a war zone
Melburnian Caleb Bond argues why incentives to ditch the car and take up cycling in Melbourne won’t work.
Premier “disgusted” by ugly Palestine protest
The Victorian Premier has blasted the actions of protesters who stormed the Victorian Labor Conference on Saturday.
‘Lightweight’: Clash over migration vow
A pledge to slash permanent migration has been rejected because those against the idea claim it fails to fix Australia’s housing woes.
Dutton makes huge migration promise
The Coalition will ban foreign investors and drastically reduce migration numbers in a pre-election pitch that has accused Labor of being “disconnected” to everyday Australia.
Huge move to help solve Aussie crisis
In the immediate wake of nationwide rallies, laws are being introduced to make one group of Aussies safer.
‘Biggest challenge’: Why MPs were in tears
A politician in her 40s has detailed her fight with “the beast” in an emotional moment at parliament.
Frydenberg’s advice to uni protesters
Two universities say pro-Palestine camps are safe, but a former federal treasurer says it’s time for protesters to pack it in.
‘Unacceptable’: Top uni moves on protest
One of Australia’s leading universities has commenced disciplinary action as tensions surrounding a pro-Palestine encampment on campus escalate.
Asbestos concerns ‘until at least 2100’
Health and workers’ rights advocates are pushing ministers to curtail asbestos, warning it could linger into the next century despite being banned in 2003.
Albo: ‘Get serious’ on airport rail
The Prime Minister has called on Melbourne Airport owners to get on with a major infrastructure project to make it easier for passengers.
‘So much more to do’: Inside $3.2bn cash splash
The Victorian state budget has allocated more than $3bn to respond to women’s issues, but some say more is needed.
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