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Ben Roberts-Smith's girlfriend, Sarah Matulin, called Liberal MP Andrew Hastie a "traitor" on his Anzac Day Instagram po...
28/04/2026

Ben Roberts-Smith's girlfriend, Sarah Matulin, called Liberal MP Andrew Hastie a "traitor" on his Anzac Day Instagram post, then quickly deleted it. Hastie previously served alongside BRS in Afghanistan.

New poll shows Labor leading 54-46 (2PP). Coalition & One Nation tied at 11% primary vote. Albanese's approval slightly ...
28/04/2026

New poll shows Labor leading 54-46 (2PP). Coalition & One Nation tied at 11% primary vote. Albanese's approval slightly down, Dutton's up, but PM leads as preferred PM. Trouble for Coalition as minor parties gain.

Albanese govt. boosts ACCC's power to make Meta, Google, TikTok pay Australian news for content, reviving push for fair ...
28/04/2026

Albanese govt. boosts ACCC's power to make Meta, Google, TikTok pay Australian news for content, reviving push for fair deals to support local journalism.

Albanese gov unveils draft laws to compel Meta/Google to pay Australian news outlets for content, threatening original b...
28/04/2026

Albanese gov unveils draft laws to compel Meta/Google to pay Australian news outlets for content, threatening original bargaining code if deals aren't met. Treasurer Jim Chalmers leads the push for fair compensation.

Labor Senator Helen Polley sparked outrage and quickly deleted an Anzac Day tribute video on Instagram featuring explici...
28/04/2026

Labor Senator Helen Polley sparked outrage and quickly deleted an Anzac Day tribute video on Instagram featuring explicit rap lyrics. She apologized, blaming her social media team.

Angus Taylor slams Anzac Day booing as "un-Australian" but sparks debate by claiming Welcome to Country addresses might ...
27/04/2026

Angus Taylor slams Anzac Day booing as "un-Australian" but sparks debate by claiming Welcome to Country addresses might be "overused," calling for common sense and less politicisation.

Coalition proposes an $800m plan to double Australia's fuel reserves & add 1bn litres of storage, amid Middle East confl...
27/04/2026

Coalition proposes an $800m plan to double Australia's fuel reserves & add 1bn litres of storage, amid Middle East conflict fallout. Aims to secure supply, protect consumers from price hikes & shortages.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong embarks on a diplomatic tour to China, Japan, & South Korea to strengthen ties, discuss regi...
27/04/2026

Foreign Minister Penny Wong embarks on a diplomatic tour to China, Japan, & South Korea to strengthen ties, discuss regional security & promote stability amidst Iran-Israel ceasefire.

A Grattan Institute plan proposes incentives like stamp duty cuts and pension reforms to encourage older Australians (Bo...
27/04/2026

A Grattan Institute plan proposes incentives like stamp duty cuts and pension reforms to encourage older Australians (Boomers) to downsize from large family homes, aiming to free up 13 million empty bedrooms amidst Australia's housing shortage.

The Albanese government is investing $1.2 billion in defence, procuring 129 new Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissa...
27/04/2026

The Albanese government is investing $1.2 billion in defence, procuring 129 new Australian-made Boxer combat reconnaissance vehicles, manufactured in Victoria and Queensland, supporting local jobs.

Today host Sarah Abo clashed with Liberal Senator Jane Hume over the Coalition's controversial migrant cap plan. Hume de...
27/04/2026

Today host Sarah Abo clashed with Liberal Senator Jane Hume over the Coalition's controversial migrant cap plan. Hume defended it as easing housing pressure, while Abo questioned past policies and current impact.

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