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Shire of Narrogin chief executive Dale Stewart.

On the MoveShire of Narrogin CEO set to leave role for Port Hedland

Long-time Shire of Narrogin chief executive Dale Stewart announced his departure from the top role on Monday, with plans to take his local government experience to the Pilbara.

Hannah Whitehead

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NewsABC chief’s call over writers boycott

ABC chief Hugh Marks has defended reporters who boycotted the Adelaide Writers Festival, saying they were not supporting author Randa Abdel-Fattah.

Nathan Schmidt

Stirling mayor Mark Irwin has withdrawn his appeal against a ruling that found he made improper use of his office during a public question time exchange in June 2024.

Appeal droppedCommentsPremiumCity mayor to issue apology over boardwalk spat

City of Stirling mayor Mark Irwin has withdrawn his appeal against a ruling that found he made improper use of his office during a public question time exchange in June 2024.

Liam Murphy

Israeli President Isaac Herzog was at the ICC delivering his speech as protesters faced off against police in Sydney’s CBD.

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Why ‘progressives’ hate a pro-gay rights leader from Israel

Progressive protesters have marred the visit of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, despite his status as a left-wing figure who has called for an end to violence against gays.

Stephen Johnson

A senior officer will be required to attend and investigate every time a police dog is deployed under new rules for WA Police, after claims that Aboriginal suspects were a frequent target.

state politics ‘Rules to reduce racist police dog use may backfire’: Union

A senior officer will be required to attend and investigate every time a police dog is deployed under new rules for WA Police, after claims that Aboriginal suspects were a frequent target.

Jessica Page

Liberal Senator Jonathon Duniam. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremium‘Neglect’: Fury over ISIS brides after Bondi

The Albanese government has not changed its position on so-called ISIS brides in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, officials have revealed.

Nathan Schmidt

ABC boss Hugh Marks has been grilled over a documentary acquired by the national broadcaster. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremiumABC doco peddling ‘false’ Higgins claim: Libs

ABC boss Hugh Marks has been grilled over a documentary acquired by the national broadcaster, which a Liberal senator claims peddles a “false” Brittany Higgins’ claim.

Nathan Schmidt

China has ?ramped up its military and political pressure against Taiwan (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumChina to support 'reunification forces' in Taiwan

A senior Chinese official is calling for a "resolute" crackdown on "Taiwan independence" separatists during Beijing's annual meeting about the island.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: The Leader of the Opposition the Hon Sussan Ley sits in the House of Representatives with the Member for Wannan Dan Tehan (L) and the Member for Hume Angus Talor (R) at Parliament House on February 10, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Sessions resumed at parliament with a strong focus on the Liberal, National and One Nation parties as the former coalition loses substantial support and is embroiled in leadership turmoil. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images) Hilary Wardhaugh

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsThe one thing keeping Sussan Ley’s leadership afloat

There was no challenge for the Liberal leadership on Tuesday and here’s why.

Katina Curtis, Caitlyn Rintoul and Andrew Greene

Australians would have found the scenes at the protest very confronting, the prime minister says. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

DiplomacyPremium'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

Anthony Albanese has called for calm after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president's visit, while noting Palestinians remain "oppressed".

Andrew Brown and Allanah Sciberras

Demonstrators react to pepper spray during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia near Sydney's Town Hall.

Federal PoliticsCommentsHostile Greens urged to turn down heat over Herzog visit

A defiant Anthony Albanese has told the Greens to dial down the heat surrounding Isaac Herzog’s visit, reaffirming his support for the Israel President in the wake of Monday’s violent protests in Sydney.

Katina Curtis

Integrity groups are calling for the Albanese government to reform lobbying regulations. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumComplacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

The Albanese government is being warned complacency risks further slides in global corruption rankings, with transparency advocates calling for urgent action.

Dominic Giannini

The ACCC also raised concerns about providers claiming products and services — like all-inclusive holidays — were guaranteed to be funded.

HealthPremiumFree overseas holidays: ACCC sounds alarm on NDIS providers

A damning report into the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme has sounded the alarm on dodgy tactics by providers, including bogus claims of taxpayer-funded overseas holidays.

Cheyanne Enciso

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COURTPremiumNine charged over violent anti-Israel rally

Nine protesters have been charged after a rally against the visiting Israeli President in Sydney’s CBD turned violent on Monday night.

Steve Zemek

The fight for the Liberal leadership is hotting up with a challenge to Sussan Ley likely this week. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumThe unfolding drama of the Liberal leadership

Some opposition MPs are preparing to roll their leader this week, after a series of dire poll results put party members on edge.

Zac de Silva

Civil liberty advocates say the proposed legislation is an attack on freedom of speech. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumCritics slam proposed gun and hate-speech laws

Major gun reforms that include mandatory mental health reports and restrict weapons ownership to Australian citizens have been proposed.

Robyn Wuth

The US military says it's launched a strike on a boat "engaged in narco-trafficking operations". (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTwo dead after US strike on boat in the Pacific

A US airstrike on a boat carrying suspected drug smugglers in the eastern Pacific has killed two people, the US military says.

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PoliticsCommentsWells concedes extra cash needed to explain social media ban

Communication Minister Anika Wells has defended an additional $10 million spent on an awareness campaign for Australia’s social media ban. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

People were protesting against Israeli President Issac Herzog. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

LIVEPremium‘Shame’: Second rally turns ugly

A demonstration against alleged “police brutality” in Sydney has turned ugly as protesters clashed with officers.

Hannah Moore and Ria Pandey

The actions of police against protesters have incensed many Muslim leaders. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

DiplomacyPremium'Unacceptable': cops slammed for Muslim prayer bust-up

Muslim figures are incensed after police violently broke up a prayer group at a thousands-strong rally against a contentious visit by the Israeli president.

Farid Farid

China has slapped 55 per cent ?tariffs on beef imports from many nations including Australia. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAussie meat in high demand despite international beef

Australian beef is a hot commodity despite trade tussles with China and the United States, while domestic prices wane as farmers recover from floods and fires.

Stephanie Gardiner

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UPDATEDPremium‘Sexy queers’: Tame mocks Hanson claim

One of the most famed Australians of the year has hit back at Pauline Hanson amid rising criticism of a controversial protest act.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

An inquiry has resumed to hear evidence of a "deal" the CFMEU did with the Queensland government. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumInquiry hears of 'deal' between union and government

An embattled union believed it had a sweetheart agreement with a state government, an inquiry has heard.

Andrew Stafford and Robyn Wuth

UK MPs will visit Australia to examine the government's approach to banning social media for kids. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumUK asks parents to quiz kids about toxic online content

British MPs will visit Australia to consult on how the recent world-first social media ban for ​children under 16 is being implemented.

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