Mandelson Files Show Dark Arts of Power and Communication
Analysis of Peter Mandelson's released messages shows how he used flattery, fury, and contempt to navigate political hierarchies for three decades.
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Minister defends secondhand Aukus submarine deal
Pat Conroy says three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the US will be cheaper to buy and run, dismissing Ed Husic's criticism as 'disingenuous'.
Wong Refuses to Link Migration to Housing Supply
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has refused to back calls to tie migration levels to housing supply, instead defending the government's efforts to reduce migration while boosting home building.
Military Chiefs Defend Secrecy on Weapons Delays
Top Australian military leaders have justified withholding information about delayed weapons schedules, citing national security concerns during a parliamentary hearing.
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Defence Chief Grilled on AUKUS Changes at Senate Estimates
Defence officials will face tough questions on AUKUS changes as Senate estimates resume. Health, Treasury, and other agencies also appear.
GPs overloaded, can't help elderly at risk of falls: MPs
A House of Commons committee finds that GPs in England are so overloaded they cannot assess older patients for fall risk, despite falls being the leading cause of injury death among over-65s, costing the NHS billions annually.
California's slow vote count may delay primary results
California's notoriously slow vote-counting system and a deluge of last-minute absentee ballots could delay results in the tightest races, including the gubernatorial contest, for days or weeks.
Blanche: Trump's $1.8bn fund scrapped
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House committee that the federal government is abandoning the controversial $1.8bn fund intended to compensate Trump allies, calling it 'outright theft'.
ACT Government Boosts Health Funding in Budget
The ACT Government has announced a significant increase in health funding as part of its latest budget, aiming to improve healthcare services and infrastructure across the territory.
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Australia Wanted Secondhand Nuclear Subs in AUKUS
Australia's preference was for secondhand nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, defence secretary says. Also, ADF troops to train Ukrainian fighters in Poland.
Expert Backs Second-Hand Sub Deal After AUKUS Meeting
Security expert Peter Jennings supports Australia's revised AUKUS plan to receive three second-hand Virginia-class submarines, citing US building capacity constraints.
Coalition slams Labor over $10bn veterans' payments in defence
The Coalition has accused Labor of inflating defence spending figures by including over $10 billion in veterans' welfare payments, questioning the transparency of Australia's military budget.
Angus Taylor Demands Early Election Over Tax Grab
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has called for an early election, accusing PM Albanese of betraying Australians with budget tax grabs including changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing.
Labor MP Ed Husic splits with PM over AUKUS deal
Labor MP Ed Husic has called on Prime Minister Albanese to hold a new caucus vote on AUKUS, arguing the deal has changed due to US production delays. Shadow defence minister Paterson urges Husic be reined in.
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One Nation tops primary vote as Labor hits record low
Exclusive polling reveals One Nation has become Australia's most popular political party, with 29% primary vote, as Labor plunges to 26% amid broken budget promises.
Bellingham handed England No 10 shirt for World Cup
Jude Bellingham receives a boost from Thomas Tuchel after being given the coveted No 10 shirt for England's World Cup campaign, as the squad trains in Florida.
Farage's 'White Lives Matter' Remarks Risk Outflanking by Far Right
Nigel Farage's comments on the Henry Nowak murder case aim to channel public anger, but he faces being outflanked by hard-right rivals like Rupert Lowe, with Elon Musk backing them.
Public Sector Pensions: Funding and Fairness Debate
Prof John H Arnold and Douglas Russell respond to claims about public-sector defined-benefit pension schemes, arguing that high employer contributions are necessary to attract staff and that liabilities are often overstated.
Streeting: ‘Brick Wall’ on Gaza in Government
Wes Streeting reveals he felt like hitting a brick wall raising Gaza concerns in government, after Peter Mandelson called him ‘hysterical’ in leaked messages.
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Starmer's WhatsApp Messages Auto-Delete, No 10 Confirms
Downing Street confirms PM Keir Starmer uses disappearing messages on WhatsApp, raising questions about transparency amid Peter Mandelson appointment documents release.
Aukus Sub Deal: Australia Buys Secondhand US Subs
Australia will buy three secondhand Virginia-class submarines from the US under Aukus, instead of a mix of old and new. The decision raises questions about the alliance and the cost of the deal.
NDIS overhaul 'harm' to disabled, government committee warns
The NDIS reform advisory committee warns proposed changes will cause material harm, undermine original intentions, and give unprecedented power to the health minister.
One Nation's Norway-Style Gas Plan: Key Differences
Pauline Hanson proposes a Norway-inspired gas policy with government equity stakes and a sovereign wealth fund, but experts note significant differences in taxation and implementation.
Labour Figures Unite to Forge New Ideas for Future Government
Two leading Labour policy authors, previously backing Burnham and Streeting, join forces to urge a serious intellectual debate beyond tribalism, focusing on cheaper essentials and a capable state.
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Doctors Run for Office in Rebuke to Trump Health Policies
A wave of Democratic doctors and scientists is running for office, citing Trump's health cuts, RFK Jr's vaccine skepticism, and disinformation as motivators.
One Nation's David Farley Sworn In as Farrer MP
Pauline Hanson celebrates a historic moment as David Farley becomes the first One Nation MP elected under the party's ticket, taking his seat in the House of Representatives.
AUKUS ‘Full Steam Ahead’ with New Undersea Vehicles, US Warns Iran
AUKUS partners advance unmanned undersea vehicles under Pillar Two, while US Secretary of War warns military operations in Iran could resume if no deal is reached.
Australia to Get Three Second-Hand Submarines Under AUKUS
Australia will acquire three second-hand Virginia-class submarines under a revised AUKUS approach, replacing a planned mix of new and used vessels. The deal includes $8 billion for infrastructure.
Bowen urged Snowy Hydro boss to blame Coalition for blowout
Former Snowy Hydro CEO Paul Broad claims Energy Minister Chris Bowen pressured him to pin the project's massive cost and timeline blowouts on the Morrison government when Labor came to power.
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2026 Defending Australia Summit: Readiness in Age of Conflict
Live from the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, the 2026 Defending Australia summit explores 'Readiness in the Age of Conflict' with defence leaders and government officials.
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