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Dutton Vows to ‘Make Victoria a Safer Place’ in Tough-on-Crime Pitch
The opposition leader has campaigned in Melbourne where crime was a major issue.
Woman Accused of Torturing 4-Year-Old Girl Seeks More Time to Review Medical Evidence
The woman was arrested after they received a tip-off regarding a young girl suffering significant injuries.
Russia Using Cook Islands’ Registry to Mask Its ‘Shadow Fleet,’ New Zealand Says
Emails from NZ’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reveal concerns about Russia using the Cook Islands’ shipping registry to avoid sanctions.
Greens Demand 1 Percent of Federal Budget Be Devoted to Environmentalism
Under the Greens’ plan, environmental funding would rise to $7.8 billion for 2025/26, with an additional $17 billion over the forward estimates.
Victoria Targets ‘Rotten Culture’ in Construction with New Laws
The new law will create a complaint referral service to investigate misconduct at public construction sites.
Victoria’s Acting Chief Commissioner Rules out Permanent Role
Less than 2 months in, Nugent said he won’t seek the role long-term, saying, ‘Life is short, and I have other passions to pursue.’
The Body Shop Shuts All New Zealand Stores
The retailer had been in voluntary administration since January, but liquidators have confirmed there’s no hope of keeping the business alive.
Labor Lobbies Fair Work for Wage Increases in Cost-of-Living Election Battle
Labor has made a submission to a Fair Work review into wages, aimed at sweetening the vote from low earners.
Labor Promises Over $38 Million for Road Upgrades in Melbourne Ahead of Election
Melbourne’s troubled roads will see $38.5 million in upgrades through a partnership of the federal and state governments.
Hegseth Assures Indo-Pacific Allies, Including Australia, of US Backing
In a brief visit to the region, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has promised The Trump administration would ’truly prioritise and shift to this region.’
Dutton Pledges to Lower the Home Loan Borrowing Buffer
Michael Sukkar said research shows nearly 40 percent of first-home buyers fail to secure finance due to serviceability buffers.
Prince Andrew, Epstein Accuser Says She Was Hit by a Bus and Has 4 Days to Live
Virginia Roberts Giuffre wrote on Instagram that she has gone into kidney renal failure and has four days to live
Queensland’s Tougher Crime Laws to Cover Another 20 Offences, Including Boasting on Social Media
Young criminals across Queensland have been put on notice, with a broad range of crimes set to attract strict penalties of up to life in prison.
Liberal Party’s Backing of Anti-Semitic Hate Speech Laws a Departure from Menzies’ Ideal: Ruddick
Former party MP says support for new hate-speech laws is the latest bipartisan move which has alienated conservative members and voters.
RBA Holds Interest Rates Steady Ahead of Federal Election
RBA holds rates steady, citing inflation risks, global uncertainty, and tight labour markets despite easing price pressures and recovering demand.
Australia Largely Spared From Tariff Scrutiny, But US Flags Concern With Media Code, Pharma Rules, Beef
The US trade representative’s report to the president and Congress cites Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code and pharmaceuticals as concerns.
Paterson Warns CCP Ship Has Deep Sea Mapping Capabilities, Dutton Calls for Better Undersea Drones
‘We don’t know exactly what it’s doing,’ said Home Affairs Shadow Minister James Paterson.
Dutton to Cut $4.2 Billion in Melbourne Rail Funding, Redirects to Airport Link
Dutton’s campaigning is in Melbourne so far where the Liberal Party needs to secure several outer suburban seats.
Labor Pledges Ambitious Plan for 10,000 New Health Appointments Amid Campaign to Shore up Adelaide Seats
The $150 million promise comes as Labor attempts to shore up the knife-edge South Australian seat of Boothby.
