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NSW Police Use Pepper Spray at Sydney Protest, Raising Rights Group Concerns Over Sonic Weapons Threat
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NSW Police Use Pepper Spray at Sydney Protest, Raising Rights Group Concerns Over Sonic Weapons Threat

L 38% · C 62% · R 0%

NSW police officers hold pepper spray canisters at a protest in Sydney. The use of pepper spray and the threat of sonic weapons at protests have...

Feb 16, 2026 01:26 AM 1 min read
EWA Center Negative

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Brett Pointing announced as interim Queensland police commissioner replacing Steve Gollschewski
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Brett Pointing announced as interim Queensland police commissioner replacing Steve Gollschewski

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Steve Gollschewski will be replaced by Brett Pointing as Queensland police commissioner. Brett Pointing has been announced as the interim...

Feb 16, 2026 01:25 AM 1 min read
SPY Center Neutral
Sussan Ley steps down as MP for Farrer, triggering potential four-way byelection contest
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Sussan Ley steps down as MP for Farrer, triggering potential four-way byelection contest

L 0% · C 86% · R 14%

Sussan Ley has announced she will step down as the member for Farrer after a fortnight’s farewell tour. This sets the stage for one of the most...

Feb 16, 2026 01:24 AM 1 min read
Center Neutral
Liberal Party Brainstorms Policy Ideas Under Angus Taylor Leadership Direction
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Liberal Party Brainstorms Policy Ideas Under Angus Taylor Leadership Direction

L 40% · C 40% · R 20%

The Liberal party is considering its future direction under Angus Taylor. Party HQ is busy brainstorming policy ideas. Jess Harwood's cartoon...

Feb 16, 2026 12:13 AM 1 min read
Center Neutral
Australian Nationals challenge Liberals for Farrer seat amid One Nation and teal bids; Liberal migrant ban plan targets Gaza and Somalia origins
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Australian Nationals challenge Liberals for Farrer seat amid One Nation and teal bids; Liberal migrant ban plan targets Gaza and Somalia origins

L 15% · C 85% · R 0%

Nationals plan to fight Liberals for the seat of Farrer currently held by Sussan Ley. A One Nation candidate and a teal independent are also set...

Feb 15, 2026 11:41 PM 2 min read
EWA Center Neutral
Fiji Foreign Minister Ditoka: History will judge governance over infrastructure amid COI scrutiny
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Fiji Foreign Minister Ditoka: History will judge governance over infrastructure amid COI scrutiny

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Minister for Foreign Affairs Sakiasi Ditoka stated that history will judge Fiji by how it was governed, not just infrastructure or political wins....

Feb 15, 2026 05:45 PM 2 min read
EFA Center Neutral
Readers Argue Angus Taylor's Australian Values Are Vague and Self-Serving
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Readers Argue Angus Taylor's Australian Values Are Vague and Self-Serving

L 0% · C 88% · R 12%

Readers argue that Angus Taylor’s “Australian values” is vague. Angus Taylor is the new Federal Opposition Leader. They claim it is self-serving....

Feb 15, 2026 08:39 AM 1 min read
EWA Center Negative
NSW Government Announces Extra Public Holiday for Anzac Day
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NSW Government Announces Extra Public Holiday for Anzac Day

L 0% · C 87% · R 13%

The NSW government has announced an extra public holiday. This extra public holiday is to make up for Anzac Day falling on a Saturday. The...

Feb 15, 2026 05:25 AM 1 min read
EWZ Center Neutral

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