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Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, National News

Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split

blankby AAP1 day agoJanuary 21, 2026

The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers – including leader David Littleproud – quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.

Posted inFeature, Federal Politics

Nationals trio resign from shadow cabinet after split

blankby AAP2 days agoJanuary 21, 2026

Three National senators have resigned from Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s front bench after a split from the Liberal Party over hate speech laws.

Posted inFederal Politics, National News

“Cruelly stolen” Bondi victims honoured in parliament

blankby AAP4 days agoJanuary 21, 2026

The prime minister has read out the names of 15 people whose lives were “cruelly stolen” in the nation’s worst terror attack.

Posted inBendemeer, Cricket

Hazlewood is battling to be fit for the T20 World Cup 

blankby AAP5 days agoJanuary 18, 2026

Pakistan is looking forward to three T20 internationals the team will play in Lahore against Australia in the build-up to the World Cup.

Posted inCrime, Federal Politics

Hate preachers to be targeted in tough new federal laws

blankby AAPJanuary 12, 2026January 14, 2026

Federal parliament will be recalled early to debate “the toughest hate laws Australia has ever seen” in the wake of the deadly Bondi terror attack.

Posted inCricket, Health

How Hazlewood family is still playing role in Pink Test

blankby AAPJanuary 6, 2026January 9, 2026

Josh Hazlewood’s injuries prevented him playing in the Ashes series, but his sister remains part of the Pink Test through the McGrath Foundation.

Posted inNational News

‘National crisis’: Leaders back Bondi royal commission

blankby AAPJanuary 2, 2026January 3, 2026

Australian business leaders and public figures have joined forces to call for a Commonwealth royal commission in the wake of the Chanukah Massacre.

Posted inFederal Politics, National News

New year brings cheaper medicines, higher energy bills

blankby AAPJanuary 1, 2026January 3, 2026

A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.

Posted inGeneral News

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

blankby AAPDecember 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Parents are being encouraged to gently check in with their children who may be feeling unsettled or fearful after the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

Posted inEnvironment, New England Surrounds

Koala “misinformation” cry as population counts soar

blankby AAPDecember 14, 2025December 15, 2025

Fresh data reveals Australia’s koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.

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