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Australia’s Public Hospitals Need $34 Billion Boost, Medical Association Warns
Emergency departments performance has fallen to record lows, bed capacity has barely risen, and surgery wait times have grown by 55 percent.
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Queensland Electoral Boundaries Could Be Redrawn, Labor and KAP Likely to Lose Seats
Two new seats will be added to keep in line with population growth.
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$5,500 a Day for ‘Research’: Former Spy Chief Quits Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
Dennis Richardson said he had full confidence in the Royal Commission’s ability to get to the bottom of the Bondi terror attacks.
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Poll Finds One Nation Leading Race for Farrer
The poll from the progressive-leaning Australia Institute found 28.7 percent of respondents would vote One Nation.
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Queensland Police Charge 2 Under New Laws Banning ‘From the River to the Sea’ Chant
A Brisbane man has been charged after allegedly chanting a banned slogan during a protest.
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Who Is the New Nationals Leader and How Will He Confront the One Nation Surge?
“We need more Australian everything. We don’t need to look overseas for our solutions,” Matt Canavan said on his first day as leader of the Nationals.
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Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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Matt Canavan Secures Nationals Leadership After Littleproud’s Exit
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has been appointed deputy leader, while Senator Bridget McKenzie remains the Nationals’ leader in the Senate.
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Labor Secures Greens Support to Pass $3 Million ‘Super Tax’ Bill Through the Senate
The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.
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Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election
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New Bill to Allow Australia to Pause Entry of Some Temporary Visa Holders During Crises
The law is aimed at preventing classes of travellers from being stranded in Australia.
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New Electoral Laws Limit Voter Choice, Strengthen Labor-Coalition Grip: Climate 200
The founder of Climate 200 warned that the new laws could undermine the integrity of Australia’s democratic system and disadvantage independent candidates.
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Australia Sends Surveillance Aircraft and Missiles to UAE Amid Iran War
About 85 ADF personnel will accompany the aircraft after a request from the UAE for defensive support.
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Porn Giant Blocks Australian Users in Response to Age-Verification Laws
Australian users are now unable to access adult websites owned by Canadian-based Aylo after new laws took effect on March 9.
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Bowen Rejects Calls for 90-Day Fuel Stockpile as Coalition Raises Supply Concerns
Chris Bowen said the stockpile would cost $20 billion over the next 4 years.
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Hastie Says Centre-Right Liberals Adopted Too Many Policies From the Left
Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie has reflected on where he believes the centre-right has fallen short of expectations.
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Australia Grants Iranian Soccer Players Asylum After Trump Call to Prime Minister
Trump offered asylum to the Iranian team after hearing that players were threatened for not singing the Iranian national anthem.
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Australia’s Public Hospitals Need $34 Billion Boost, Medical Association Warns
Emergency departments performance has fallen to record lows, bed capacity has barely risen, and surgery wait times have grown by 55 percent.
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Queensland Electoral Boundaries Could Be Redrawn, Labor and KAP Likely to Lose Seats
Two new seats will be added to keep in line with population growth.
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$5,500 a Day for ‘Research’: Former Spy Chief Quits Royal Commission Into Bondi Terror Attack
Dennis Richardson said he had full confidence in the Royal Commission’s ability to get to the bottom of the Bondi terror attacks.
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Poll Finds One Nation Leading Race for Farrer
The poll from the progressive-leaning Australia Institute found 28.7 percent of respondents would vote One Nation.
|
Queensland Police Charge 2 Under New Laws Banning ‘From the River to the Sea’ Chant
A Brisbane man has been charged after allegedly chanting a banned slogan during a protest.
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Who Is the New Nationals Leader and How Will He Confront the One Nation Surge?
“We need more Australian everything. We don’t need to look overseas for our solutions,” Matt Canavan said on his first day as leader of the Nationals.
|
Australia Temporarily Shuts 3 Embassies Amid Iran War
Missions in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tel Aviv shut as missile and drone attacks intensify across the region.
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Victoria Introduces Daily Cap Amid Concerns of Fuel Price Surge
Petrol stations must lock in prices for 24 hours under Victoria’s new anti–price gouging laws.
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Scott Morrison Cleared by Anti-Corruption Commission in Robodebt Probe
Two public servants found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct but will not face criminal prosecution.
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Iranian Soccer Player Changes Mind After Being Granted Asylum in Australia
U.S. President Donald Trump personally stepped in to push the Australian government to offer asylum.
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Matt Canavan Secures Nationals Leadership After Littleproud’s Exit
Gippsland MP Darren Chester has been appointed deputy leader, while Senator Bridget McKenzie remains the Nationals’ leader in the Senate.
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Labor Secures Greens Support to Pass $3 Million ‘Super Tax’ Bill Through the Senate
The tax rate for super balances above $3 million will increase, and a new 40 percent tax will be applied to those with over $10 million.
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Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’
The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election
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New Bill to Allow Australia to Pause Entry of Some Temporary Visa Holders During Crises
The law is aimed at preventing classes of travellers from being stranded in Australia.
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New Electoral Laws Limit Voter Choice, Strengthen Labor-Coalition Grip: Climate 200
The founder of Climate 200 warned that the new laws could undermine the integrity of Australia’s democratic system and disadvantage independent candidates.
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Australia Sends Surveillance Aircraft and Missiles to UAE Amid Iran War
About 85 ADF personnel will accompany the aircraft after a request from the UAE for defensive support.
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Porn Giant Blocks Australian Users in Response to Age-Verification Laws
Australian users are now unable to access adult websites owned by Canadian-based Aylo after new laws took effect on March 9.
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Bowen Rejects Calls for 90-Day Fuel Stockpile as Coalition Raises Supply Concerns
Chris Bowen said the stockpile would cost $20 billion over the next 4 years.
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Hastie Says Centre-Right Liberals Adopted Too Many Policies From the Left
Western Australian MP Andrew Hastie has reflected on where he believes the centre-right has fallen short of expectations.
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Australia Grants Iranian Soccer Players Asylum After Trump Call to Prime Minister
Trump offered asylum to the Iranian team after hearing that players were threatened for not singing the Iranian national anthem.
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