The first astronaut to train under the Australian flag has been honoured with the 2026 Australian of the Year award, with other top achievers also recognised.
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Posted inEntertainment, Feature, Tamworth
US creep a blessing and curse for young country artists
Country music is experiencing an explosion in listeners thanks to US megastars, but an industry veteran hopes young artists don’t abandon homegrown sounds.
Posted inFeature, Federal Politics, National News
Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.