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No-one laid a glove on Hanson. It's not hard to understand why

Sitting in the National Press Club, albeit at the back near the kitchen, it's clear that no-one really knew how to handle the One Nation leader.

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University of Oxford launches new public awareness campaign for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

The Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford today announces the launch of Genes, Brains, and Breakthroughs, a new educational campaign designed to raise public awareness and understandin...

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Iran and Israel claiming they are halting attacks as ceasefire hangs in the balance

Iran and Israel say they’re pausing attacks after further strikes over the weekend. Back home, Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are both blaming economic discontent for polling that shows voters…

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Top BoM executive exits six months after $96m website bungle

Peter Stone, linked to the Bureau's Coalition-era CEO, is leaving after a rocky, decade-long tenure that includes the shambolic rollout of BoM's new website and lying to court.

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'Budget hysteria' reflected in conflicting polls

Post-budget polling from Newspoll and Resolve can't quite decide on the political consequences of Jim Chalmers' fifth budget. Meanwhile, some Liberals aren't happy with Angus Taylor's stance on…

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Budget reactions: Death to aspiration or long-overdue housing reform?

Jim Chalmers' fifth budget has been labelled everything from politically brave to a 'communist manifesto'. Here's all the political and media reactions to the 2026 federal budget.

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Budget 2026: What's left for Chalmers to announce?

Jim Chalmers will deliver the federal budget at 7.30 tonight, with speculation surrounding the government's headline announcement. Meanwhile, the Coalition continues to flirt with the idea of merging…

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'Here for the long haul': Hanson riding high after historic Farrer victory

One Nation claims it is here to stay after winning its first federal lower house seat in Farrer on Saturday. Meanwhile, Jim Chalmers is preparing to announce the federal budget tomorrow (not that…

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'It's comes with a sting in the tail': Economists slam government's fuel excise cut

While acknowledging that households will appreciate the move in the short-term, the nation's economists have warned the government's fuel excise cut will raise inflation. Meanwhile, Albanese has…

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'Breathtaking moral failure': Burke's Iranian visa ban slammed by rights groups

The government's decision to ban Iranian temporary visa holders from Australia has been criticised for lacking compassion. Meanwhile, the US and Iran have rejected each other's peace proposals.

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'Do the Murdoch media have to submit pitches?': Gov criticised for budget lock-up creator call-out

In an email seen by Crikey, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher invite content creators to register for the 2026 budget lock-up with a 'short content proposal'.

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Albanese issues new world warning as Australia scrambles to secure energy supply

The prime minister has warned that Australians should expect a long period of economic unrest amid chaotic disruptions in international fuel supplies, and a trade deal with the EU could become a…

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One Nation ruffles feathers in South Australia with serious primary vote

Although Peter Malinauskas and Labor romped to victory in SA, Pauline Hanson's party has streaked past the Liberals on the primary vote. Overseas, Iran has accused Donald Trump of 'desperation'…

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The Bibi and Don Effect: Global economic crisis created by the US and Israel shows the need to unlink from America

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have brought the world to the edge of an economic crisis. Sensible risk management dictates that Australia needs to delink itself from the sources of major threats.

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What is Trump actually hoping to achieve with Iran war? Not even he knows...

US President Donald Trump has failed to settle on a consistent justification for striking Iran, with critics saying he is simply 'throwing spaghetti at the wall'.

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As Crikey turns 26, human-made, independent journalism is more important than ever

Crikey's attempt to circumvent traditional journalism in early 2000 was bold. But time has proved the cosy, safe world of legacy media is over.

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It's lonely being a SEND parent - my daughter shouldn't be treated with suspicion

​No one wants to be in our shoes, but perhaps those looking to reform the system should give it a go

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PM labels Grace Tame 'difficult' at News Corp-hosted summit

Anthony Albanese has raised ire by calling Grace Tame, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, 'difficult' at the Future Victoria Summit. Meanwhile, the Australian government is offering to evacuat...

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PM labels Grace Tame 'difficult' at News Corp-hosted summit

Anthony Albanese has raised ire by calling Grace Tame, an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, 'difficult' at the Future Victoria Summit. Meanwhile, the Australian government is offering to evacuat...

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It's lonely being a SEND parent - my daughter shouldn't be treated with suspicion

​No one wants to be in our shoes, but perhaps those looking to reform the system should give it a go

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Coalition support slumps as Liberals and Nationals reunite... again

The Coalition's primary vote has dropped to 18% in the latest Newspoll following Ley and Littleproud's unconvincing truce, and Israel's prime minister will be greeted with hostility when he lands in A...

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