Andrew Bell says it’s ‘regrettable’ that former PM suggested judge had made a ‘political judgment’ regarding pro-Palestine protest in August The chief justice of New South Wales has criticised former prime minister Tony Abbott for what he says was a regrettable, misconceived and ignorant attack on a judge’s decision regarding last year’s pro-Palestine Sydney Harbour Bridge march. Andrew Bell said in a speech on Thursday evening that Abbott’s post on X in August last year threatened social cohesion. Continue reading...

John Lyons, one of Australia’s most experienced journalists & fmr head of investigative journalism @abcnews: “In 40 yrs in journalism, I’ve dealt with smart, powerful lobby groups. But none compares to the pro-Israel lobby in Aust. It is formidable, well-funded & effective" https://t.co/5qXaMivJgB

Opposition leader may announce promotion of six MPs to shadow cabinet early amid deadlock in talks to reunite with Nationals Sussan Ley could bring forward the announcement of a permanent Liberal-only frontbench that cements the Coalition split, as hopes of a reunion with the Nationals fade. The opposition leader and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, held another round of peace talks before question time on Wednesday but neither party was prepared to budge on their core demands. Continue reading...

As we stumble through the economic wreckage of 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s addiction to interest rate hikes lays bare a basic misdiagnosis of our national crisis. The RBA’s logic is a fossil...

March state election will test the growing vote for Pauline Hanson’s party, with newest recruit Cory Bernardi among the former Liberals in play * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The crowd, clad in orange One Nation T-shirts and flying Australian flags, appear certain they’re in the winners’ circle, with cries of “prime minister” sounding in the rabble. The pack greeted Pauline Hanson and her newest recruit, former Liberal turned Sky News commentator Cory Bernardi, in Adelaide on Tuesday high on news of a surge in the polls. Continue reading...

Sydney resident claims police visited his house to warn of 'unacceptable' window display

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