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Hundreds of Vehicles Disabled by Scattered Steel Shards on Motorway
Up to 380 cars left stranded after truck drops 750 kilograms of sharp metal across a stretch of motorway in Sydney.
New Zealand Endures Prolonged Storm System for Second Consecutive Day
Lightning joins dangerously high winds and torrential rain in wreaking havoc across the country.
Assaults, Swastikas: AEC Chief Says Ugly Incidents Concentrated in a Few Key Election Seats
The final stretch of the federal election campaign has been marred by a string of ugly incident.
136 People Charged for Abusing Retail Workers in NSW
NSW Minister for Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis said the state government was taking a zero-tolerance approach to retail worker abuse.
Albanese vs Dutton: The Final Pitch as Australia Decides
Albanese banks on stability amid global uncertainty, while Dutton pushes for change and cost-of-living relief, hoping silent voters deliver a surprise.
Footage Emerges Showing Palmer Party Volunteer Punched and Kicked at Voting Centre
An irate man approached a Trumpet of Patriots volunteer and physically assaulted him.
‘No Sheep, No Jobs’: Nationals Candidate Continues Fight Against Sheep Export Ban
Paul Brown is the head of Keep the Sheep which has campaigned against the live export ban.
Teal MP Apologises After Linking Climate Change to NRL Player’s Death
Titmuss died following a training session on a humid day when temperatures reached 33°C.
Coalition Unveils Policy Plan With $14 Billion Budget Improvement
Coalition reveals a $5.6 billion early deficit, followed by a $9.5 billion budget improvement by 2027–28.
Queensland Launches Major Inquiry Into e-Scooter Safety and Laws
The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee will probe the benefits, safety risks, and legal gaps around e-mobility devices.
French Negotiator Says New Caledonia at Risk of Civil War
Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls arrived in the French territory a month ago for a second round of negotiations, but the sides seem no closer to agreement.
Is Feverfew the Petal-Powered Migraine Whisperer?
Feverfew is not the flashiest herb in the apothecary. But it’s steady. Particularly for chronic migraine sufferers.
Air New Zealand Further Reduces Its Climate Commitment
New Zealand’s national carrier, which abandoned its 2030 emissions target last year, has now called its current plans ‘guidance’ on its climate efforts.
New Zealand Hit by Life-Threatening Storms
In a rare move, New Zealand’s MetService has upgraded warnings for the capital to red—meaning threat to life—as the entire country is battered by storms.
Dutton Walks Back Curriculum Overhaul Days Before Final Vote
The Liberal leader also said school funding would not decrease under a Coalition government.
Nationals Leader Joins Dutton, Says ABC Should Focus on Facts Not Opinion
David Littleproud also said the ABC had not probed Labor’s costings hard enough.
Dutton Claims Labor Has Backdoor Plans to Bring Back ‘The Voice’
The Coalition leader has seized on comments by Labor Senator Penny Wong.
Albanese Makes Final Pitch: Serving as PM the ‘Greatest Honour of My Life’
In his final pre-poll speech, Albanese criticises Dutton’s leadership style, highlights the contrast between Labor’s stable agenda and Coalition’s uncertainty.
Cannabis or Coal? The Topics Shaping Australia’s Election
The Greens are expected to keep their seats, while smaller parties like One Nation and Clive Palmer’s party are likely to win some seats as well.
Vandalism, Campaign Drama Fails to Shift Voter Sentiment in Key Australian Seat
The contest in Kooyong has become a case study in how campaign theatrics can overshadow policy debate.
