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NSW Police Use Pepper Spray at Sydney Protest, Raising Rights Group Concerns Over Sonic Weapons Threat
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...
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Brett Pointing announced as interim Queensland police commissioner replacing Steve Gollschewski
Steve Gollschewski will be replaced by Brett Pointing as Queensland police commissioner. Brett Pointing has been announced as the interim...
Sussan Ley steps down as MP for Farrer, triggering potential four-way byelection contest
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...
Liberal Party Brainstorms Policy Ideas Under Angus Taylor Leadership Direction
The Liberal party is considering its future direction under Angus Taylor. Party HQ is busy brainstorming policy ideas. Jess Harwood's cartoon...
Australian Nationals challenge Liberals for Farrer seat amid One Nation and teal bids; Liberal migrant ban plan targets Gaza and Somalia origins
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...
Fiji Foreign Minister Ditoka: History will judge governance over infrastructure amid COI scrutiny
Minister for Foreign Affairs Sakiasi Ditoka stated that history will judge Fiji by how it was governed, not just infrastructure or political wins....
Readers Argue Angus Taylor's Australian Values Are Vague and Self-Serving
Readers argue that Angus Taylor’s “Australian values” is vague. Angus Taylor is the new Federal Opposition Leader. They claim it is self-serving....
NSW Government Announces Extra Public Holiday for Anzac Day
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...
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