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Candidate Warns WHO Treaty Could Repeat COVID Mistakes That ‘Ripped’ Lives Apart
Gerard Rennick People First former candidate details concerns for a WHO-led global response to the next virus outbreak.
Tony Abbott on What Went Wrong for the Coalition in Australia
The former prime minister speaks on the issues that today’s politicians aren’t willing to tackle.
Australian Catholics Welcome First American Pope in Historic Appointment
Albanese congratulated Pope Leo XIV, calling his election a moment of ‘joy and hope.’
Sussan Ley Confirms Liberal Leadership Bid, Says ‘We Got It Wrong’
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley says Australians expect a party that will ‘listen to the people.’
Housing Prices Rising the Fastest in Australia’s Outer Suburbs
Voters in outer suburban housing hotspots swung to Labor, driven by affordability pressures and promises of long-term support.
Former Australian PM Warns New Abortion Bill Another Step Towards 'Cancelling Faith' in Public Life
Hundreds have rallied in front of NSW Parliament.
New Zealanders May Never Fill Out a Census Form Again
The cost of running a paper-based census—sending forms to every household—is rising, prompting a rethink of how data is collected.
Greens Candidate Concedes Defeat After Strong Challenge for Labor’s Seat of Wills
Greens candidate Samantha Ratnam acknowledged her defeat but said she would continue to fight for the renters, immigrants, Palestinians, and climate change.
NZ Announces Surprise Halt to Gender Equity Pay to ‘Save the Budget’
All existing pay equity claims have been ended and new ones will be much harder to lodge after legislation was passed under urgency with no consultation.
Not Only MPs Are Discarded After an Election, a Mountain of Waste Is, Too
Australia’s biggest election yet: 100k staff, 250k pencils, 80k ballot boxes, 1.4 million plastic security seals.
Greens Leader Concedes Defeat, Says Preferences and Trump Effect Impacted His Party
Adam Bandt has held the seat of Melbourne for 14 years.
Indigenous Senator Price Switches to Liberal Party to Play ‘Robust’ Role in Rebuild
The senator is known for her strong conservative views.
Mark Dreyfus Expected to Exit Cabinet as Labor Factions Rebalance Power
Industry Minister Ed Husic is also expected to be dropped to realign cabinet representation between NSW and Victoria.
‘Don’t Tax Bluey’: Australian Ambassador Pleads Against Trump Film Tariff
Kevin Rudd takes aim at Trump’s idea to slap 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, questioning its impact on cultural icons like Australia’s Bluey.
Candidate Says Violence Against Palmer Volunteer a Sign of Declining Political Debate
One Nation’s Leonardo Panetta filmed the incident.
Faruqi Remains Hopeful Greens Can Hold Melbourne, Rejects Leadership Talk
With over 15,000 absentee and declaration votes still uncounted party leaders insist Bandt still has a chance in Melbourne.
Albanese’s Second Term Opens with Triple Challenge: Greens, Factions, and Tariffs
Storm clouds are already gathering on key fronts.
Greens Leader Closer to Losing Seat as Labor Leads Count by 4,000 Votes
The 2025 election has been challenging for the left-wing party.
Dutton Confirms Exit, Prefers Not to Weigh in on Liberal Party’s Future
Queensland MP Colin Boyce has called on Nationals leader David Littleproud to step aside for another leadership vote.
