Two nurses set for August 2026 trial amid viral video controversy
Australian authorities prepare for an August 2026 trial of two nurses accused of threatening Israeli patients in a viral video that drew international headlines last year.
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Liberals brace for Ley leadership spill next week
Canberra whispers grow about a looming Liberal leadership spill centred on Ley, following a coalition departure. Insiders say the move could surface as early as next week.
Kennedy Center to shut for two-year renovations amid backlash
The Kennedy Center in Washington plans a two-year closure for renovations, prompting debate among performers and leadership. This piece outlines what is confirmed and what remains unclear.
Albanese condemns Liberal-Nationals split as an unusual rift
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised the Liberal-Nationals alliance after a historic split, outlining concerns over direction and cooperation within the Coalition.
Police believe Dezi Freeman is dead as Mount Buffalo search continues
Victoria Police say there is a strong belief the fugitive Dezi Freeman is dead, as investigators renew a search in Mount Buffalo National Park following last year’s Porepunkah officer killings.
Littleproud leadership numbers under spill pressure
A senior Nationals MP signals potential backing for David Littleproud ahead of a possible leadership spill, with wide implications for the Coalition and the party’s regional focus.
Libs and Nats weigh reunion as leadership tensions rise
Australian Liberals and Nationals weigh a reunion as leadership challenges unfold, with insiders uncertain how a coalition reset would reshape national politics.
Nationals leadership spill looms as McCormack says Littleproud has the numbers
In Canberra, a senior Nationals MP claims David Littleproud holds the numbers to survive a leadership spill, as internal tensions and coalition dynamics come under scrutiny.
Albanese criticises Liberal-Nationals rift in Coalition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised the Liberal-Nationals relationship amid a Coalition split, signalling fragility and policy questions.
Ley and Littleproud meet as PM cites Coalition ructions in Canberra drama
Sussan Ley and David Littleproud will meet for the first time since the Coalition split, while the prime minister frames the division as a public drama shaping Canberra’s political mood.