Politics

Virignia Giuffre (centre), Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (left) and Ghislaine Maxwell (right) in 2001.

Royal Epstein ‘massage’ bombshell: ‘Andrew in my house’

A leaked email from convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to Jeffrey Epstein references a massage, with Andrew at a London home.

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Anthony Albanese has attempted the viral Taylor Swift dance trend.

Albo’s ‘embarrassing’ viral moment caught on video

Anthony Albanese has taken his Swiftie fandom to new heights, attempting a viral dance trend set to a popular Taylor Swift song.

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From left, US lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna have been pushing to compel the Justice Department to release all the files it has on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Despite Trump’s ire, House gains support on Epstein vote

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has apologised to US President Donald Trump after being called a ‘traitor’ over the Epstein files

‘Traitor’ apologises, extends olive branch to Trump

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Republican Representative Majorie Taylor Green says she’s sorry for taking part in ‘toxic politics’.

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A Star of David from a Nazi-era concentration camp has been withdrawn from an auction in Germany.

Germany halts Holocaust auction after backlash

German authorities have cancelled a planned auction after survivors’ groups and political leaders labelled the sale of nazi-era items unethical and unacceptable.

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First-home buyers may not be prepared for the lifestyle changes that come with owning a home.

Hidden danger in first-home buyer schemes

First-home buyer schemes are pushing Australians without saving habits into mortgages, risking future stress and debt.

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A year out from a state election, retail crime is dominating political discussion in Victoria. (Nadir Kinani/AAP PHOTOS)

Allan slammed over retail crime crackdown plan

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has unveiled a new plan to combat retail crime, while blasting the Allan Government for ‘doing nothing’ to protect the safety of staff and shoppers.

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Turkey proposed jointly leading COP31 with Australia as neither country backs down from their bid. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Who will host COP31? Turkey proposes deal with Australia

With neither country backing down from their bid to host the COP31 summit, Turkey has suggested they and Australia lead it jointly.

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The Federal Government will spend up to $1 billion on the Disaster Ready Fund over five years. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor announces $200m boost for at-risk communities

A new federal funding push will support communities living under threat of extreme weather events, including flood, fire and cyclonic disasters.

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The Coalition wants to extend coal-fired power stations while moving away from renewable energy.

Coalition clings to coal as support crashes

An energy expert has lashed the Coalition's new policy favouring coal and gas over renewables, saying it won't bring power costs down for households.

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Donald Trump’s name featured in emails released by the Democrats.

The outstanding question about Trump and Epstein

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Democrats, with an eye to hammering Donald Trump, have released redacted Epstein emails in which the President’s name featured prominently.

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US President Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, shake hands during a meeting in the White House on October 20, 2025.

Albo pitches trade facilitator role after beef win

Anthony Albanese will outline a role for Australia in facilitating dialogue between big countries, after he claimed his government played a key part in convincing Donald Trump to lift US tariffs on beef.

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Sussan Ley's Liberal party will come together to release their final policy.

Ley promises ‘immediate’ cut to power prices under new plan

Coalition MPs have backed a climate and energy policy that closely mirrors the one agreed by the Liberals last week, with leader Sussan Ley promising an “immediate” reduction in power prices.

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Anthony Albanese and Jacinta Allan are cheering the early opening of Melbourne's Metro service.

Albo splashes cash as rail line faces funding black hole

As a city-shaping rail tunnel readies to open, another cash-strapped project in Victoria worth three times as much has been promised a critical funding injection by the PM.

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