One Nation senators turn their backs during Acknowledgement of Country as Parliament returns
Three One Nation senators have turned their backs during the Acknowledgement of Country in the opening minutes of Parliament’s new sitting fortnight, staging a silent protest as…
‘Where is our flag?’ Malcolm Roberts challenges Australia Day Council over national symbol and $10m grants program
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts has challenged the National Australia Day Council over the visibility of the Australian flag and millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded grants, asking…
Japan raises Albanese ‘melons’ row as former ambassador warns PM’s standing has been damaged
Japan has formally raised Anthony Albanese’s controversial podcast exchange about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s gift of prized melons, as a former Japanese ambassador warns the episode has…
Gina Rinehart says ABC torture skit left her feeling ‘dehumanised’ and ‘worthless’
Gina Rinehart was left feeling “dehumanised” and “worthless” after the ABC broadcast a graphic satirical film depicting an imaginary violent assault on her, according to new details…
‘Stay in school’: War of words erupts over student walkout against Pauline Hanson
A planned nationwide student walkout against Pauline Hanson has sparked a fierce argument over political activism in Australian schools, after a conservative commentator seized on a teenager’s…
Albanese denies ‘melons’ joke about Japan PM was sexual as pressure grows for personal apology
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing calls to personally apologise to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after a podcast exchange about a gift of prized Japanese melons…
Uber driver who helped rescue Bondi terror victims granted Australian permanent residency
An Uber driver who stayed behind to help badly wounded victims during the Bondi Beach terrorist attack has been granted permanent residency in Australia in recognition of…
‘She did not cause Covid’: Jeannette Young tribute reopens bitter Queensland pandemic divide
A glowing tribute to outgoing Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young has reopened one of the state’s most bitter political arguments, with supporters praising her leadership while critics…
‘Body in suitcase’ murder probe near Goulburn ends after police discover lifelike doll
A major police investigation into what appeared to be the decomposing body of a woman dumped in a suitcase on a remote NSW road has taken an…
Robert Irwin brushes off online critics ahead of history-making Logies hosting debut
Robert Irwin has brushed aside online criticism as he prepares for one of the biggest nights of his rapidly expanding television career, saying he pays attention to…