Politics

NEWS WORTHY: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ huge call to axe energy rebates in a new blow to struggling families.

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds has hit a legal delay in her defamation lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, caused by a simple act of ‘respect’ towards her former staffer.

Australians will lose electricity subsidies at the end of the year, an Albanese Government decision that leaves consumers even more exposed to an inflation outbreak.

AARON PATRICK: Even though the Treasurer has decided to end electricity rebates, he is overseeing a widening budget deficit that is putting upward pressure on interest rates.

Australian mums say tech-savvy teens will dodge the under-16 social media ban, exploiting age-check flaws and loopholes.

Thailand has launched air strikes against Cambodia after one of its soldiers was reportedly killed by gunfire.

Sylvester Stallone, disco queen Gloria Gaynor and KISS all found themselves in supporting roles as the President once again took control of proceedings.

The Treasurer has confirmed Labor’s $150 energy rebate will not continue into next year, in a brutal Christmas present to struggling Australians.

Benin’s President has condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the country’s army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the country’s capital.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Australia is trying to keep children under 16 off the likes of TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram with a new law. The teenagers are sceptical.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has officially secured a new member, with former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce joining her party.

Russia welcomed the Trump administration’s national security strategy even as its drone strikes claimed four more Ukrainian lives.

The New England MP has blown up over new details of taxpayer-funded trips taken by Anika Wells, including a $1,000 dinner in Paris.

After Anika Wells spent nearly $100,000 on a trip to New York, more details have emerged about using taxpayer dollars for family travel.

When Richard Marles and Penny Wong meet their US counterparts in Washington DC on Monday, one subject may be back on the table — the consequences of Australia’s low defence spending.