The remains of the last Israeli hostage held in the Gaza Strip have been found and returned home, as Australia marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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First Australian-trained astronaut Australian of the Year
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.
“Untenable”: Nats leader says coalition over with Libs
The coalition has split for the second time in less than a year, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying the partnership with the Liberals is untenable.
Australians urged to light a candle for National Day of Mourning
Australia will pause on Thursday in a rare national day of mourning to honour the 15 people killed in the Chanukah Massacre terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on December 14
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.
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.
“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.
Sustainability the key to ag workforce puzzle
The National Farmers’ Federation urges policymakers to prioritize workforce sustainability, stressing the need for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labour for regional producers.
Indigenous Earth Artist to Feature at Australia Day Celebrations
Anaiwan artist Aunty Sharon Cutmore will create a stunning earth artwork at Dumaresq Dam for Armidale’s Australia Day 2026 celebrations. Her design focuses on connecting communities and sharing Indigenous history through traditional storytelling.
The Summer Lamb ad takes on the World Happiness Index through the power of lamb
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) has unveiled its annual Summer Lamb Campaign, celebrating lamb as the dish that brings Australians together.
