Wild scenes as premier’s text scandal erupts
The Queensland parliament descended into shouting as politicians reacted to the Premier’s apology following a text scandal.
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Senior military leaders front suicide inquest
Australia’s senior-most military and civilian leaders in defence will front the final hearings of an inquest in veteran’s suicide.
Albo avoids China question
The PM was asked about China before the start of the ASEAN-Australian special summit in Melbourne on Monday.
‘Threat’: Barnaby’s China call after spy reveal
Barnaby Joyce says Australia must be “as strong as possible” after China was revealed as the foreign intelligence group targeting Australians.
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Sneaky way Albo plans to get Taylor tickets
Anthony Albanese may claim to be a Swiftie but there is one thing he won’t be doing when tickets go on sale later this week.
Albo’s spray over Voice question
The Prime Minister has been grilled over the mixed reception to the Voice to parliament, including if Lidia Thorpe could pose a risk to the ‘yes’ vote.
Albo’s $110m military package pledge
After a chaotic weekend in Russia, Australia has pledged a new package to support Ukraine, as the conflict reaches a grim milestone
Simon Crean’s jaw-dropping words to soldiers
In 2003, Simon Crean stood up to the world’s most powerful person and told him he was wrong — it was a defining moment.
Barnaby’s call on Nationals leadership
The former deputy prime minister has weighed in on his political future after reports emerged on the weekend he was angling for a return to the Nats’ top job.
‘Bruised ego’: Barnaby tipped for top job
A couple of ‘bruised egos’ have been blamed for fresh reports Barnaby Joyce is eyeing off a challenge to the Nationals leadership.
New details in Russia’s embassy fight
Court documents reveal new details about Russia’s fight to build a new embassy in Canberra, which is headed for the High Court.
Voice ‘sets back reconciliation’: Dutton
After a bruising debate in parliament all week, the Opposition Leader is pleading with Anthony Albanese to change tack.
PM’s fiery clash over Indigenous Voice
A bruising fight over the extent of the Voice to parliament’s influence has the Opposition Leader questioning if the whole thing should just be called off.
MP’s desperate demand to Taylor Swift
A heartbroken Queensland MP says he’s willing to get down on his knees and grovel if that means Taylor Swift will bring the Eras tour to the Sunshine State.
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