Albanese faces scrutiny over private Point Piper fundraiser linked to reported Labor donation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing renewed scrutiny after attending a private fundraising dinner at a luxury waterfront mansion in Sydney’s exclusive Point Piper suburb, with opposition…
Queensland investigates first suspected H5 bird flu case after dead seabird found on Moreton Island
Queensland authorities are investigating what could become the state’s first confirmed case of the highly pathogenic H5 bird flu after a dead migratory seabird washed ashore on…
Labor backs roadmap towards universal dental care as debate grows over adding dentistry to Medicare
Australia has moved a step closer to one of the country’s longest-running health policy debates after the Australian Labor Party agreed to develop a roadmap towards universal…
Australia and Fiji sign historic Vuvale Union and Ocean of Peace Alliance in landmark Pacific partnership
Australia and Fiji have elevated their relationship to an unprecedented level after signing two landmark treaties in Suva—the Vuvale Union and the Ocean of Peace Alliance—in what…
Penny Wong reaffirms Australia’s commitment to ASEAN as regional security and economic challenges dominate Manila talks
Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Southeast Asia, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong telling regional leaders that cooperation with ASEAN has become more important…
Australia and the Philippines launch $40 million EQUIP education partnership to prepare students for the future workforce
Australia has launched a major new education partnership with the Philippines aimed at strengthening teaching quality, expanding workforce-ready skills and preparing young Filipinos for the demands of…
Gina Rinehart unveils major Commonwealth Games bonus scheme as Australian swimmers chase cash rewards in Glasgow
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has reaffirmed her long-standing commitment to elite sport by offering Australian swimmers the opportunity to earn substantial cash bonuses during the 2026…
Nigel Farage says Canberra should be ‘absolutely terrified’ of Pauline Hanson as Reform UK leader praises One Nation veteran
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has described Pauline Hanson as a “remarkable” political figure, declaring that Australia’s political establishment should be “absolutely terrified” of the veteran One…
Barnaby Joyce–Sarah Ferguson interview reignites debate over ABC questioning style after viral on-air clash
A fiery exchange between ABC 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has continued to generate debate days after the interview aired, with conservative…
Pauline Hanson questions Commonwealth Games Australia over swimmers’ ban on thanking Gina Rinehart
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has criticised Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) after Australian swimmers were warned not to publicly thank mining billionaire Gina Rinehart during the Glasgow…