Australia’s Populist Hard Right Usurps Main Opposition in Poll as One Nation Overtakes Coalition After Bondi Terror Attack

Australia’s Populist Hard Right Usurps Main Opposition in Poll as One Nation Overtakes Coalition After Bondi Terror Attack

Australia’s right-wing populist One Nation party has overtaken the country’s main centre-right opposition for the first time, highlighting a growing fragmentation of the conservative vote and echoing trends seen across other developed democracies. A Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper...
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Australia’s Syrah Resources Buys More Time for Tesla Graphite Supply Deal with Third Extension to Cure Deadline

Australia’s Syrah Resources said on Monday it has agreed with electric-vehicle maker Tesla to extend, for a third time, the deadline to resolve an alleged breach of their graphite supply agreement, underscoring the technical and strategic challenges facing efforts to...
Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Abandons Plans to Criminalise Hate Speech Amid Parliamentary Opposition

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that his government will abandon plans to introduce federal racial vilification laws, acknowledging that the proposed legislation does not have the support of Parliament. The decision comes after the Greens declared they would back...
United Airlines

Pacific Island Nations Swept Into Expanding US Visa Crackdown as Washington Suspends Migration Pathways and Imposes Costly Travel Bonds

In just the first two weeks of 2026, the United States has rolled out one of the most sweeping sets of travel and migration restrictions in recent years, with Pacific Island nations among the hardest hit. From suspended visa categories...
Greens Withdraw Support for Labor’s Hate Speech and Extremism Bill, Leaving Landmark Legislation in Political Uncertainty

PM Albanese Defends Sweeping Hate Speech Reforms as Greens Say Bill Needs ‘Too Much Reworking’

Labor’s ambitious plans to overhaul Australia’s hate speech laws in response to the Bondi terror attack have hit a major obstacle after the Greens withdrew support for key measures, aligning with the Coalition in opposing significant parts of the omnibus...
NSW weather warning

NSW weather warning: Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flood Warnings Hit New South Wales Amid Coastal Storm Threats

Parts of New South Wales are bracing for wild weather as severe thunderstorms sweep across the state, bringing the risk of flash flooding, torrential rain, and hazardous surf conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) issued warnings on Saturday morning after...
Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese Under Pressure as Proposed Freedom of Information Changes Draw Backlash from Stakeholders and Opposition

When Labor swept to power on a promise of a more open and accountable Government, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese painted his predecessor Scott Morrison as a master of secrecy, castigating the former leader for shunning public scrutiny. Yet nearly 18...
European wasps, Western Australian in Albany

Western Australia Faces Invasive Wasp Threat as Huge 40-Litre European Wasp Nest Found in Mira Mar, Including Multiple Queens

A massive 40-litre nest of European wasps – one of the world’s most invasive and aggressive wasp species – has been discovered in the regional Western Australian city of Albany, shocking locals and raising concerns about the potential spread of...
Auckland Council Warns of Logistical Challenges if Government Adjusts Intensification Laws Mid-Process

Auckland Council Warns of Logistical Challenges if Government Adjusts Intensification Laws Mid-Process

The coalition government has signaled a potential rethink of its housing intensification plans for Auckland, following pushback from critics concerned about the scale and impact of the proposals. Housing Minister Chris Bishop confirmed on Friday that officials are exploring options...
Auckland Police Investigate Suspected Targeted Attack on Arthur Street, Victim in Critical Condition

Auckland Police Investigate Suspected Targeted Attack on Arthur Street, Victim in Critical Condition

Auckland police are investigating a shooting in the suburb of Onehunga that has left a person critically injured. Authorities believe the incident was a targeted attack and are urging anyone with information or security camera footage from Arthur Street to...
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