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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in South Africa for the G20 Summit. Pictured at Freedom Park

Albanese honours anti-apartheid leaders on eve of G20

Anthony Alabnese has arrived in South Africa ahead of the G20 leaders’ summit, and was quick to tweet a message highlighting three Australian leaders honoured for fighting for a “free and democractic” nation.

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Joel Davis is accused of encouraging abuse and hate towards independent federal MP Allegra Spender.

Neo-nazi accused of threatening politician denied bail

A neo-nazi accused of calling on supporters to ‘rhetorically rape’ a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials.

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The AFP says one man allegedly targeted a federal MP for criticising a neo-Nazi march. Ian Currie

‘Menacing’: Shock arrests after federal politician threats

Federal police have arrested three men for ‘harassing or threatening’ officials, including an MP who criticised a neo-nazi march.

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Liberal MP Kellie Sloane has become the NSW coalition's new leader, as expected.

Libs fixated on winning back rich voters not battlers

Former TV reporter Kellie Sloane’s elevation to NSW Liberal leader is a sign the party is worried about losing its affluent State seats that vote teal at a Federal level.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has responded after the US President told a reporter to be ‘quiet piggy’.

‘Be appreciative’: White House defends Trump’s ‘piggy’ jab

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has responded after the US President told a reporter to be ‘quiet piggy’.

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Health Minister Mark Butler, Liberal Senator Jane Hume (right) and Sunrise host Nat Barr discussed immigration issues on Friday.

Australia’s temporary visa debate heats up amid new student and tourist revelation

A new report reveals the huge number of temporary visa holders that have settled in Australia since the pandemic.

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Former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush and former President Joe Biden attend the funeral service for former Vice President Dick Cheney at the National Cathedral in Washington, on November 20, 2025.

Cheney funeral brings together rivals while Trump is absent

As the former vice president was honoured at Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, many eyes were focused on who came — and who did not.

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Liberal MP Kellie Sloane has become the NSW coalition's new leader, as expected.

New Liberal leader charts path to power in NSW

Former television journalist Kellie Sloane will launch a public relations campaign designed to undermine Premier Chris Minns’ nice-guy reputation, Liberals said.

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Trump lawyers say the president can deploy troops to Washington without the approval of city leaders.

Judge halts National Guard deployment in Washington

A federal judge has temporarily halted Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, ruling the move unlawfully bypassed the city’s mayor.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shied away from further referendums since the Voice vote. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor warned against being gun-shy after Voice defeat

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has outlined an ambitious agenda he thinks the Labor Government should pursue instead of playing it safe.

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Kellie Sloane has nominated to lead the Liberals after the former party leader fell on his sword. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Can Kellie Sloane save the NSW Liberals?

A first-term Liberal MP is set to be tasked with fixing her party’s damaged brand, but one analyst doubts the move will make any difference.

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A Rolex clock on President Donald Trump’s desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Nov. 10, 2025.

Everything you need to know about the White House gold rush

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump is receiving gifts by the dozen. Here’s why calling him the most corrupt man to ever sit in the Oval Office is no understatement.

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Leader of the opposition Sussan Ley pictured on a visit to Emu Plains engineering business Marley Flow Control.

The changes needed for Ley to back environmental overhaul

Sussan Ley has declared the Coalition will back Labor’s environmental law overhaul next week as long as the Government makes seven key changes.

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Why claims of a Brittany Higgins ‘cover-up’ still haunt Anthony Albanese.

Why claims of Higgins ‘cover-up’ still haunt Albo

CAMERON MILNER: The Albanese Government paid out $2.4 million to Brittany Higgins. If our PM has nothing to hide, he should not fear an independent inquiry.

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