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Pauline Hanson has slammed Anthony Albanese and his Immigration Minister Andrew Giles as a “pair of bozos” who “lied” to the Australian public over the unfolding immigration detainee chaos. The One Nation leader has accused the Albanese government of creating a “hell of a mess” with Australia’s immigration policy. Describing the Mr Albanese as the […]

Graduates in Anthony Albanese’s inner-western Sydney electorate have some of the highest student debts in the country, but a Greens-held seat has topped the charts, new analysis has revealed ahead of annual indexation taking effect this weekend. Data from the Parliamentary Library, commissioned by the Greens, shows the average student debt in Grayndler is $32,135, […]

Bureau of Meteorology chief executive Andrew Johnson has copped a spray from Senator Malcolm Roberts over “faulty forecasts” after the politician said another forecaster with a $20 calculator made more accurate weather predictions. In an estimates hearing on Wednesday night, Senator Roberts accused the bureau of repeatedly getting the weather wrong, which had cost farmers […]

The ABC’s chief political correspondent insists Australia has an “issue with racism” after it was revealed she had been “counselled” by the broadcaster’s news director over her comments at an event last weekend. Laura Tingle made controversial comments at the Sydney Writers’ Festival when she was asked to comment on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s policy […]

Hundreds of staff have stopped work at two major hospitals, alongside education workers, taking action to demand a fair pay rise from the West Australian government. United Workers Union members spoke out about the cost of living crisis, addressing hundreds of members who joined them outside Perth Children’s Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. The […]

Embattled national airline Qantas had a “laser-like focus on saving money by any means” before they unlawfully sacked ground service staff, a court has been told. The flying kangaroo was thrice found to have acted unlawfully when it fired 1700 staff in favour of outsourced contractors during the height of the Covid pandemic. Qantas returned […]

Mining giant Rio Tinto could be hit with a class action from its Australian employees and contractors who were allegedly subjected to sexual discrimination or harassment working on its mine sites. Shine Lawyers is investigating a potential class action to determine if Rio Tinto or any of its related subsidiaries failed to take adequate steps […]

Insurers operating under parent company Insurance Australia Group and Insurance Manufacturers of Australia are facing a class action, having been accused of misleading and deceptive conduct against millions of customers. The class action has been filed by law firm Slater and Gordon on behalf of millions of SGIO, RACV and SGIC customers. The three insurers […]

An iconic Melbourne restaurant, known for its vibrant atmosphere, authentic Italian food and “serenading” diners during dinner service has closed its doors after 40 years in business. The Olive Jar, previously known as La Contadina, has managed to thrive during the last four decades due to its devoted customer base and its proximity to the […]

Federal politicians and experts have raised concerns over weak security vetting for political staffers as experts warn of an uptick in foreign espionage activity ahead of the next election. The head of the Office of National Intelligence told a senate estimates hearing on Wednesday Australia faces a “serious and sustained threat” from foreign spies in […]