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Angus Taylor banks on voters wanting big spending cuts

Rich James — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:11:55 +0000

The Coalition leader is firmly back in the headlines with his plans for more than $30 billion in spending cuts. Meanwhile, a series of globally significant elections are all happening at the same time.

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Hanson doesn’t do scrutiny, and Albo loves it

Bernard Keane — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 01:15:56 +0000

What happens when a lot more One Nation senators arrive? The government will be laughing.

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The cracks in Australia’s defence policy: The Navy is being set up for failure

Albert Palazzo — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:21:58 +0000

The government says the ADF’s job includes protecting Australia’s maritime trade. It’s a mission the Navy can’t possibly fulfil — and a convenient justification for AUKUS.

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The Snoop: Media learns where Western Sydney is, UK Daily Tele to become ‘AI-powered’, and more

Daanyal Saeed — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:19:50 +0000

Axel Springer, owner of Politico, has issued a grim future for the UK's Daily Telegraph after mass redundancies.

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What does a One Nation MP in Victoria actually look like?

Anton Nilsson — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:53:01 +0000

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell is One Nation's only sitting MP in Victoria — but that could change come the state election next month. What have her past four years looked like?

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The manosphere is a catalyst for rising threats against women in politics. Are we paying attention?

Christopher Warren — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 23:47:08 +0000

Everyone is finally listening to longstanding calls from women in politics about the rise of targeted threats against them. The 'manosphere' has a large role in such threats — and it feeds on content such as Ben Roberts-Smith's rehabilitation tour.

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MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines amid calls for ‘civility pledge’

Rich James — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:23:31 +0000

Anthony Albanese will lead the tributes to Helen Haines in parliament today as the government looks to fast-track security upgrades. Meanwhile, Jess Wilson appears to be in pole position in Victoria and significant global elections are taking place.

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I don’t care if the timing of the Steele-John allegations is a factional hitjob. I care if they are true

Rachel Withers — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:58:57 +0000

Rumours about Steele-John have been floating around long enough that they warrant an inquiry — regardless of which faction is calling for it.

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Whatever the problem, social media is the culprit, apparently

Charlie Lewis — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:39:22 +0000

Anthony Albanese has connected the attack on Helen Haines with the impact of social media, the focus of the digital duty of care bill his government is trying to get through parliament. And of course, it's bad for social cohesion, too.

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The Snoop: Andrew Bolt’s News24 revolt over BRS, Albo rewrites history on Haines, and more

Daanyal Saeed — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:36:37 +0000

Plus, which former senator is struggling to get on the ballot in Victoria?

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