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Support for Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party has surged in recent months with the latest polls placing her ahead of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley as preferred prime minister.

Here’s what would have to happen for Pauline Hanson to become PM

Support for One Nation and its leader is surging, putting a once-unthinkable scenario into the national conversation.

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Governor General Sam Mostyn has welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Government House, her official residence in Canberra.

Isaac Herzog meets Governor-General Sam Mostyn

Governor General Sam Mostyn has welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Government House, her official residence in Canberra.

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Farrell flies to Brussels on trade talk mission

Australia believes a trade deal with the European Union is the closest it has been to being finalised as Trade Minister Don Farrell flies to Brussels to hold talks with his counterparts.

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What Grace Tame did was not activism its reckless.

‘Globalise the intifada’? Grace Tame needs to grow up

On Monday, former Australian of the Year Grace Tame became as insufferable as Greta Thunberg.

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Trump’s latest deregulation push targets the foundation of federal emissions limits.

Trump moves to overturn Obama climate ruling

The US is poised to repeal Obama-era laws requiring car makers to reduce vehicle emissions after the scientific finding that carbon dioxide endangered health.

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Angus Taylor believes he has the numbers, so does Sussan Ley.

'Get it over with': frustration spills over in Libs row

Frustrated colleagues and party stalwarts are calling on Angus Taylor to pull the trigger on a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership of the Liberals.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: The Leader of the Opposition the Hon Sussan Ley sits in the House of Representatives with the Member for Wannan Dan Tehan (L) and the Member for Hume Angus Talor (R) at Parliament House on February 10, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Sessions resumed at parliament with a strong focus on the Liberal, National and One Nation parties as the former coalition loses substantial support and is embroiled in leadership turmoil. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images) Hilary Wardhaugh

The one thing keeping Sussan Ley’s leadership afloat

There was no challenge for the Liberal leadership on Tuesday and here’s why.

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Demonstrators react to pepper spray during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia near Sydney's Town Hall.

Hostile Greens urged to turn down heat over Herzog visit

A defiant Anthony Albanese has told the Greens to dial down the heat surrounding Isaac Herzog’s visit, reaffirming his support for the Israel President in the wake of Monday’s violent protests in Sydney.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog was at the ICC delivering his speech as protesters faced off against police in Sydney’s CBD.

Why ‘progressives’ hate a pro-gay rights leader from Israel

Progressive protesters have marred the visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, despite his status as a left-wing figure who has called for an end to violence against gays.

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Wells concedes extra cash needed to explain social media ban

Communication Minister Anika Wells has defended an additional $10 million spent on an awareness campaign for Australia’s social media ban. 

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 Gemma Smyth has been appointed the Prime Minister’s new national security advisor.

Albo picks National Security Advisor ahead of Bondi inquiry

A senior Home Affairs official who serves as the department’s Deputy Counter-Terrorism Coordinator has been appointed the Prime Minister’s new National Security Advisor

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Jim Chalmers during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House, Canberra.

Chalmers’ latest buzzword points to shifting sands again

Jim Chalmers’ budget buzzword points to plans to ease the burden on younger Australians. The Liberals - whoever their leader is by May - should take note.

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Police clashed with pro-Palestine protesters in Sydney on Monday. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Outrageous’: Protesters beaten, arrested as Herzog visits

Demonstrators have been arrested, beaten and pepper sprayed by police while protesting Israeli President Isaac Herzog's continuing visit of Australia.

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