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Hanson under fire as Watt blasts divisive agenda.

Federal PoliticsVideoComments‘Division and chaos’: Labor launches fierce attack on Hanson

Environment Minister Murray Watt has accused Pauline Hanson of promoting ‘division, chaos and cuts’ after her National Press Club speech on multiculturalism, climate policy and workplace laws.

Madeline Cove

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is likely to face a no-confidence motion at the end of July. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumNo-confidence vote awaits under-pressure Labor premier

A state opposition is pulling the trigger on a parliamentary move to oust Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier after a Labor leadership challenge collapsed.

Callum Godde

Barnaby Joyce pictured at Parliament House, Canberra.

Federal PoliticsCommentsBarnaby Joyce on politics, campaigning and the orange wave

Unapologetically himself, the One Nation MP and former deputy PM is a divisive figure in politics — but voters continue to back him.

Katina Curtis

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti celebrates Australia's goal during the the match vs Turkiye.

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Veritable buffet for sports-mad fans and we’re eating well!

There’s nothing quite like an underdog winning in the World Cup. What’s the one thing you never do to an Aussie team? Talk them down. Turkiye found that out the hard way.

Rita Saffioti

An Innovaero OWL-B attack drone.

IPOsCommentsPremiumWA drone company thinks big ahead of expected ASX launch

Innovaero will use the proceeds of its proposed $40 million initial public offer to crank up production and crack offshore markets before the globe is saturated by wannabes.

Sean Smith

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addressed the National Press Club for the first time on Wednesday. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumOne Nation must deliver on Australia's problems to win

Pauline Hanson has been told she needs to come up with answers for the economic struggles of Australians after delivering a controversial speech.

Tess Ikonomou

Australia's electricity rule maker has proposed ways to improve the pricing system. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumReview seeks electricity priced as simply as milk

Barely-comprehensible energy bills may become a thing of the past as Australia's electricity rule-maker proposes power priced as simply as milk.

Poppy Johnston

Premier Chris Minns said modern organised crime looked very different today than what it did a decade ago. NewsWire / Nikki Short

PoliticsPremiumCops boost tech arsenal to fight crime

One Aussie state is taking on organised crime with a huge investment in high-tech equipment that will give cops digital tools needed to outpace crims.

Emma Kirk

South Australia’s Legislative Council voted in favour of a bill to place tougher restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks and six days. Ben Clark

updatedPremium‘Clear message’: Abortion ban bid fails

A controversial bill that would effectively ban all but a few late-term abortions in one Aussie state has passed its upper house before falling short in the lower house.

David Hannant

The funding is to install or upgrade CCTV cameras.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumSEE THE LIST: 35 WA councils to share in $1m security boost

Thirty-five WA local governments will receive a share of almost $1 million in funding to install or upgrade CCTV cameras in a bid to help reduce crime and antisocial behaviour.

Sophie Gannon

The Shire of Denmark invited expressions of interest for a block of land adjacent to the Denmark Health Service.

denmark developmentPremiumExpressions of interest into crown land spark debate

The future of a plot of land adjacent to the Denmark Health Service has sparked fierce debate amongst the Denmark community, as the Shire of Denmark invites expressions of interest for development plans. 

Jacki Elezovich

Kirrilee Warr arriving at Parliament.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumThreat accusations fly as fisheries inquiry vote passes

Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis has accused Nationals MPs of standing along side those who made threats against her family’s business as a vote for an inquiry into the State’s demersal fishing passed.

Oliver Lane

Pauline Hanson, founder and leader of One Nation, speaks at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Absolute s-holes’: Hanson vows monocultural Aussie society

Pauline Hanson used her wide-ranging speech at the National Press Club to call for a ‘monocultural society’ as she lined up a number of One Nation targets.

Katina Curtis

Pauline Hanson was for years shunned, disparaged and patronised, now she’s on the rise.

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Once shunned, Hanson shows why One Nation has surged

When historians write about the rapid rise of One Nation one element of their analysis will be clear.

Police Minister Reece Whitby couldn’t explain the stalemate.

state politicsCommentsPremiumWhitby blames distance for regional court security stand-off

Police Minister Reece Whitby couldn’t explain why private security hasn’t been hired to end the stalemate that has temporarily closed courts in regional WA - due to safety concerns, after police pulled out.

Jessica Page

The High Court has reduced some damages for inmates unlawfully gassed at a youth detention centre. (Neda Vanovac/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumDamages reduced for youth detention centre tear gassing

A tear gassing incident in a notorious youth detention centre has led to a court win for four detainees more than a decade later.

Lloyd Jones

Pauline Hanson’s address to the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra was interrupted by a protest banner.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsFed cops to investigate ‘embarrassing’ Hanson GetUp stunt

The Australian Federal Police will investigate how left-wing activists were able to smuggle a protest banner inside the building to disrupt Pauline Hanson’s highly anticipated address to journalists.

Andrew Greene

Pauline Hanson is upset Australia has to use fuel and fertiliser from Muslim-majority countries. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'Dig baby dig': Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry

Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.

Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has repeatedly said he will fight any leadership contest. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumFormer UK minister could challenge PM Starmer soon

A former British minister is prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to bring a swift end to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's embattled leadership.

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Pauline Hanson has outlined a big shake up for the media under a One Nation government. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'Trashy journalist': One Nation plan for media shake-up

Pauline Hanson has blasted media outlets and reporters, pledging to abolish one taxpayer-funded broadcaster and slash the budget for another.

Zac de Silva

GEN John Carey press conference at Salter Point. Pic. Danella Bevis

Urban PlanningCommentsPremiumCambridge backs away from high-rise density plans

Taller buildings could soon be allowed in the Town of Cambridge.

Harriet Flinn

Left to right: Health Minister Meredith Hammat and Hailee Hildebrandt who took her own life earlier this year.

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Lives at risk’: Report warns mental health reform stalled

A new report has blasted ‘gaps’ and found reform that was promised has stalled, years after warnings that the State’s mental health system was failing children and adolescents and costing lives.

Jessica Page

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson showed why she is one of Australia’s most popular political leaders.

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Hanson shows why she’s a threat to mainstream parties

AARON PATRICK: The One Nation leader showed why she is one of Australia’s most popular political leaders with a speech combining critiques of economic policy with attacks on the media and immigration.

Aaron Patrick

"I'm the boss," President Donald Trump declared tongue-in-cheek to world leaders at the G7 summit. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumG7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

Steve Holland, Julia Payne and Michel Rose