The Briefing

Feras Basal on becoming the first Arab Muslim to win Australian Survivor

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Feras Basal spent nearly 50 days on a remote island for Australian Survivor - facing the ‘wheel of torture’ for hours, dislocating his sho...

Inside the Good Friday Appeal: One family’s powerful story

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday's Headlines:  Australia takes part in talks to re-open straight of Hormuz TV Broadcasters call for financial help after gambling ad ...

Making sense of Trump's speech + Mary Fowler's record-breaking deal

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump delivered a rambling speech to the US people and the world earlier today. He began by saying the US military operations in I...

The hidden message in Albo’s address + Why today’s moon mission matters

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines: Anthony Albanese’s address to the nation draws criticism Trump to give primetime address on Iran war Gambling re...

BREAKING: The Prime Minister's full national address

01 Apr 2026

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In a rare national address, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has attempted to reassure Australians as the war in the Middle East hits home, sparking th...

Vaping can lead to cancer + Albo to deliver address to the nation

01 Apr 2026

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A comprehensive review led by cancer researchers at UNSW has found that vaping is likely to cause lung and oral cancer, even before long-term studies ...

Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’ + The Aussies quitting veganism

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines: Trump tells allies to ‘get your own oil’   Israel's ambassador defends new death penalty for Palestinians Dezi...

Big savings for consumers after RBA move + the hunt for Dezi Freeman

31 Mar 2026

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Dezi Freeman was shot dead by Victorian police early Monday morning. He’d been on the run for almost seven months after shooting and k...

Cheaper petrol is weeks away + Inside the fight to end Big Tech addiction

30 Mar 2026

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Tuesday Headlines: Cheaper fuel could take weeks to flow despite excise cut Albanese calls on Donald Trump to be clearer about his war plans Vaping&...

Dezi Freeman shot dead + Fuel taxes cut as PM announces major overhaul

30 Mar 2026

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Deep Dive: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced he will halve the fuel and diesel excise, after a National Cabinet meeting this morning over ...

BREAKING: Dezi Freeman shot dead by police

29 Mar 2026

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BREAKING: Dezi Freeman, the man at the centre of one of Victoria’s most extensive manhunts, has been shot dead by police, ending a six...

Iran ‘waiting’ for US troops + Are we too dumb for democracy?

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines: National Cabinet to discuss fuel crisis today Iran says it will ‘rain fire’ on US troops Emergency relief announced fo...

BONUS: IVF mix-up: giving birth to a stranger’s baby

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The multi-billion dollar fertility industry brings joy to so many who need medical assistance to have a baby. But it's also described as the "Wil...

How to be an Astronaut with Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the 2026 Australian of the Year and the first person to qualify as an astronaut under Australia’s own space program. S...

Trimester Zero fertility trend + Calls to cut fuel excise

27 Mar 2026

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There’s a new TikTok wellness trend doing the rounds: so-called 'Trimester Zero'. But experts warn online fertility advice can be exploitative a...

Trump's Iran deadline approaches + The star of the Magic Faraway Tree

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Headlines: Trump says it’s up to Iran to make ceasefire deal Fuel crisis continues with more than 650 stations running dry Tropical Cyc...

Big tech’s big court loss + Qantas squeezes flights to save fuel

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deep Dive: Meta and YouTube have been found liable in a landmark social media addiction trial – that's being called the ‘Big Tobacco&rsquo...

Meta & YouTube addiction verdict + First female Archbishop of Canterbury

25 Mar 2026

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Thursday Headlines:  Iran rejects US peace plan Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial National cabinet is set to&nb...

Why food costs are set to soar + Trump teases peace deal

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Deep Dive: Australia could see its food production halved within months in a nightmare scenario, brought about by the continuing war in Iran. What wil...

MAFS expert dies from cancer + Why Albo isn’t banning gambling ads

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines:  Fuel shortages ramp up as diesel standards lowered Most Aussies want the Iran war to end and Pakistan tipped to lead peace...

TACO Trump strikes again + possibility of Covid style restrictions

24 Mar 2026

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The world was stunned but not surprised when US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran over the weekend – open the Strait of Hormuz ...

Trump says US and Iran in talks + Could Australia really be ‘One Nation’?

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Headlines:  Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants, says talks scheduled for today Multiple crises headed for Austral...

NSW Premier Chris Minns on fuel, Iran, One Nation and Donald Trump

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by NSW Premier Chris Minns who speaks candidly about the challenges facing Australians and ...

One Nation’s historic election result + Can NATO survive Trump?

22 Mar 2026

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Monday Headlines:  One Nation wins at least one lower house seat at SA election NT braces for flooding on the back of ex-Tropical Cyclone&n...

BONUS: Shein under fire for selling child-like sex dolls

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shein is back in the headlines, as a court in Paris considers whether the fast-fashion giant’s online platform should be suspended. The retailer...

Anthony Mundine: Money, Fame and Pauline Hanson

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Mundine has spent most of his life in the spotlight and by his own admission he's no stranger to danger. From the highest-paid player in the N...

Australia’s richest revealed + Prime Minister Albanese heckled at Mosque

20 Mar 2026

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There have been some major upsets in this year’s Aussie Rich List, with some standout winners and losers.  In this episode o...

Part 2: How Flynn escaped the manosphere

19 Mar 2026

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The manosphere became the focus of content creator Flynn Martin’s online presence. He went viral for a video many called offensive and out of to...

Qld bracing for TC Narelle + Part 1: The real victims of the manosphere

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Headlines: Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall today Australian soldiers considered 'legitimate targets' by Iran Health insurance premi...

PM slammed over fuel taskforce + Whistleblower calls out Trump Iran claims

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s fuel crisis is intensifying, with empty bowsers, soaring prices, and growing fears it could spill into a full-blown shortage. In res...

Fuel tsar to oversee shortages + How to get rid of a body (the green way)

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines:  Emergency National Cabinet meeting called amid fuel shortage fears Iranian women’s soccer team back in Iran as third ...

Biggest study yet debunks prescription cannabis + Aussie airbase hit by Iran

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s long been hailed as the breakthrough treatment – but now a breakthrough study on medicinal cannabis has found it's not effective in t...

BREAKING: Kyle Sandilands' $100 million contract torn up

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Sandilands has released a statement this morning saying his $100 million contract with ARN has been terminated - and he's not going quietly.&nbsp...

Donald Trump calls out Australia + Corporate Australia's new scapegoat

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines:  Australia’s big four banks pass on interest rate rise  Donald Trump calls out Australia in scathing post P...

Rate rise and more on way + Trump slams European leaders

17 Mar 2026

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As widely expected, the RBA has again increased the official cash rate. Experts are predicting there could be another two increases on the way this ye...

Watchdog to grill petrol bosses + How to fix our broken childcare system

16 Mar 2026

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Tuesday Headlines: Consumer watchdog to grill petrol companies over price hikes Australians blaming the federal government for cost of living&n...

The fuel warning Govt’s ignored a decade ago + New conditions for Kyle and Jackie O

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia is facing growing concern over its fuel security, with experts warning the country remains dangerously dependent on overseas supplies. ...

OSCARS special coverage

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 98th Academy Awards are underway. Hosted by TV presenter and comedian Conan O’Brien in Hollywood, they honour the best films from 2025.&nb...

Fifth Iranian woman rescinds asylum + The problems with our new porn laws

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines: Four more Iranian soccer players give up asylum in Australia  Gov expects inflation to rise, while facing pressure to send wa...

BONUS: Expert tips for a pay rise, promotion and getting ahead

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Getting ahead in the workplace is something many Australians aspire to - but for a lot of women, the hurdles can be higher and more complex....

Matt Okine gets candid about grief, going bald & returning to stand-up

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Okine’s resume reads like that of a classic overachiever. He’s a comedian, actor, writer, podcaster and radio host, with Logie and AR...

The Aussie designer that beat Katy Perry + Major Aussie music festival cancelled

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a 17-year legal battle, Australian fashion designer Katie Perry has finally won her David-and-Goliath fight with international popstar, Katy Per...

PM warns against panic buying + Who really split Kyle & Jackie O

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Headlines: Australian officials told to leave Israel and the UAE Australian towns run out of fuel amid Middle East crisis Families of&nb...

Gamblers making millions on war + Move to boost Aussie petrol supply

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You can gamble on anything. Now you can even bet on the war in the Middle East. Concern is growing over a dangerous new form of prediction markets, wh...

Calls to scrap NAPLAN + Why the Iran war can’t end ‘soon’

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines: Iran accuses Australia of hypocrisy and kidnapping footballers Ships targeted in the Strait of Hormuz  Protestors...

The new face of the Nats + Australia closes major international embassy

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Nationals have been rocked by a shock leadership shake-up after the sudden resignation of David Littleproud, just weeks after he survived a leader...

Iran player refuses to board flight + Your supermarket is spying on you

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines:  Iranian women footballers defected to Australia last night US warn today will be the most intense so far in Iran Nationals...

How therapy can prevent justice + Nationals leader quits

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’re often told to seek help if we’re struggling with trauma. But what happens when the therapy that helps you heal could also impact you...

Iranian footballers in Aus evade handlers + Will petrol hit $3 a litre?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines: Donald Trump and Albanese speak about Iranian footballers Alleged Bondi terrorist seeks suppression order Nationals ...

Iran’s new supreme leader + Former Liberal MP cleared of child sex charges

09 Mar 2026

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Iran has a new Supreme Leader - but who is he, and what does it mean for the region and the future of the Middle East conflict?  In this episode ...

Are we ‘mission creeping’ into Iran? + The Trump buddy running your world

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines:  Australia’s role in Middle East being considered Crocs “absolutely everywhere” in flooded NT Tributes for 2...

BONUS: Inside the life of the 'difficult' Grace Tame

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Before she was busy being “difficult”, Grace Tame was side-eyeing former Prime Ministers, calling out power at the highest levels and resh...

Sam Taunton on being axed from The Project & his unexpected daily habit

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Sam Taunton was a kid, he dreamed of becoming a professional golfer. Instead, he found himself in a blazer, behind the desk of The Project, worki...

Jacinta Allan explains controversial new WFH laws + social media blow-up

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is driving Australia’s first right‑to‑work‑from‑home laws, arguing they will boost productivity and help...

‘Globalise the intifada’ banned + The dark world of looksmaxxing

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Headlines: More Aussies return from Middle East as thousands flee Beirut Hizb ut-Tahrir officially banned 'From the river to the sea' and 'gl...

The biggest travel disruption since COVID + Great Barrier Reef shark attack

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East is now sending shockwaves through global aviation, with major airspace closures and key internation...

First Aussies back from Middle East + Inside the Kyle & Jackie no show

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines: First war-trapped Aussies arrive back home Attorney General pays back $8000 for family flights Inquiry launched into racism, hate...

The thin line between empathy and harm + Senator urges Kyle Sandilands sacking

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Women’s bodies are back in the headlines with Kelly Osborne this week slamming online trolls for their cruel and dehumanising comments about her...

Dutton labelled ‘grim’ in secret review + Is high speed rail on track?

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines: Oil and gas prices surge as the US and Israel’s war on Iran continues Australian girl dies in Japan after snowmobile acci...

Hillary Clinton’s outburst + Why women earn so much less

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest Gender Pay Gap report has been released with a major wake-up call for some of our leading companies and organizations. While the gap is clo...

Albo targets secret lobby perk + What Iranians want you to know

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Headlines: Trump says war with Iran could run for five or more weeks Little progress made in closing Australia’s gender pay gap Paulin...

PM Albanese’s problematic Iran response + Israel strike Hezbollah in Beirut

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Top international law experts are warning that the latest strikes by the US and Israel on Iran set a very dangerous precedent, especially for countrie...

SPONSORED: Why you should buy Australian Made

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all recognise the green and gold kangaroo - it's one of the most trusted logos in the country.   But what does Australian Made actually me...

The latest on Iran + The surprise trend hurting first home buyers

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines:  Conflict escalates in the Middle East as Israel, Iran and the US engage in strikes Petrol prices and travel: how this latest ...

BONUS: Seaworld slammed for Polar Bear & Dolphin breeding programs

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new report is reigniting debate over the future of captive wildlife entertainment in Australia, with fresh scrutiny on breeding programs at Sea Worl...

Gary Economics on what rich people don't want you to know

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Gary Stevenson was 20 years old he won a card game that led him to landing a trading job at Citibank. Then in 2008, the middle of a global financ...

The strange politics behind Shen Yun + Liberals suppress explosive report

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

So, what is Shen Yun? The Chinese dance group was thrown into the spotlight this week after it was linked to a bomb threat against the Prime Mini...

Hillary Clinton testifies in Epstein probe + Inside Everest’s death zone

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Headlines: Hillary Clinton testifies in Epstein probe, calls for PM to hold Israel responsible for destruction of Australian war graves, Instag...

The King, the Prince and the paedophile - The Epstein scandal deepens

26 Feb 2026

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It’s the scandal that refuses to die, and it’s climbing higher up the royal ladder. Revelations from the so-called “Epstein files&rd...

Aussies told to leave Israel + Will cartel chaos derail the World Cup?

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines: Families of Australian diplomats told to leave Israel and Lebanon, Sydney duo charged over 85-year-old grandfather's kidnapping an...

Trump makes history in Union address + Details of threat to PM revealed

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump promised America is “winning again”, but is the country buying it?  In this episode, Natarsha Belling speaks with U...

Albo evacuated from The Lodge + The Islamist group that ‘hates Australia’

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines: PM evacuated from The Lodge for hours over bomb scare, more than half of Aussies say they’d consider voting for One Nation,...

How to avoid unnecessary endometriosis surgery + Body of grandfather found

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Victorian Premier has announced she will refer serious allegations about surgical misconduct with endometriosis patients by leading gynecologist D...

Albo calls to axe Andrew’s claim to throne + How I escaped porn addiction

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Headlines: Albo backs removal of Andrew from royal line of succession, Coalition’s ISIS brides proposal slammed, Australia’s first...

The issues driving teachers to quit + Major Mexican drug kingpin killed

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

New research surveying 16,000 Australian teachers over five years has revealed that mid-career teachers are the most likely to quit before retirement....

Armed man killed at Mar-a-Lago + How to beat the private health hike

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines: Coalition to propose new ‘ISIS brides’ law, armed man shot and killed trying to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Australi...

Meet the journalist who brought down Prince Andrew

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When Emily Maitlis sat down to question then-Prince Andrew about his links to Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, few could have predicted she would walk away wi...

The making of a Special Olympian + Actor Eric Dane has died

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When James Summerhayes got the call from Special Olympics Australia, he’d finished fourth at nationals and thought his Olympic dream was over. B...

Former Prince Andrew arrested + Inside the private trade of dinosaurs

19 Feb 2026

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Friday Headlines: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested, first meeting of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Greg Lynn applies for bail, Aussies drop ...

Mental health system slammed after deaths + Man charged over Treasurer death threat

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NSW Government has announced a review after two men escaped from a mental health facility at a major Sydney hospital, and then allegedly went on t...

Jane Hume on migration, One Nation and laughing at Angus Taylor

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines: Australian citizen with ISIS links in Syria temporarily banned from returning, MPs admit to accepting free sport tickets from gamb...

Pauline Hanson’s partial 'good Muslims' apology + Australia’s gangland war

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Police have announced a new taskforce just a day after former NRL star Matt Utai was gunned down outside his Sydney home. Since then another two other...

Hastie & Nampijinpa Price reinstated + How to defend a terrorist

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines: Identity of man accused of attempted Invasion Day bombing revealed, Angus Taylor unveils his front bench, landmark report finds 7...

Everything we know about the ‘ISIS Brides’ + Former NRL star shot

17 Feb 2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has no sympathy for the latest group of so-called ISIS brides wanting to return to Australia. The PM also...

Australian ‘ISIS brides’ turned back + Labor's $15bn 'cover-up'

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Headlines: Libs’ hardline immigration policy leaked, ‘ISIS brides’ turned back after leaving Syrian camp for Australia, gran...

Alleged Bondi gunman faces court + Coles accused of misleading customers

16 Feb 2026

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It’s been called the “Case of the Century”, and it could change supermarket pricing forever.  The ACCC is taking Coles to the F...

Libs focus on tax cuts & migration + Peptides: risking health for beauty

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines: New-look Libs get on the policy front foot following spill, Albanese shakes off AUKUS concerns with $3.9bn downpayment, Winter Olymp...

BONUS: Big Brother surveillance used for first time in serial rape cold case

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a historic first, NSW police have used Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, or FIGG, to identify and arrest a 77-year-old man over alleged sex...

Ash London on her radio comeback, motherhood & Ricky Martin

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ash London has interviewed Taylor Swift in Paris, hitched piggyback rides from Ed Sheeran and helped shape the sound of Australian radio for more than...

Goodbye Sussan, hello Angus + Australia’s deadliest narcissists exposed

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s most dangerous killers...The new podcast series that investigates our country’s soaring rates of domestic violence and homicid...

First Aussie gold at Olympics + The sex & spectacle of “Wuthering Heights”

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Friday Headlines: We’ve won our first gold at the Winter Olympics, Liberal leadership spill today, Israeli President's visit to Australia wraps,...

It’s on – Can Angus Taylor save the Liberals? + Closing the Gap report falls short

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After months of speculation, Angus Taylor will finally challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal Party leadership. So, who is Angus Taylor, and can he save...

Angus Taylor resigns + Inside Musk’s race to colonise the moon

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday Headlines: Leadership spill imminent as Angus Taylor quits, Herzog cancels visit to firebombed Synagogue amid security concerns, just three A...

“Globalise the Intifada” explained + Canada mass shooting

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Globalise the Intifada” has been in the spotlight this week after Grace Tame used the contentious phrase at a pro-Palestinian rally. Call...

Aus Olympian fractures neck + The truth about Brenton Tarrant’s appeal

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday Headlines: Albanese meets with the President of Israel, Liberal leadership challenge set to begin today, Australia calls in Lao ambassa...

“A police officer punched me”: MP hospitalised in wild protest

10 Feb 2026

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What began as a peaceful rally in Sydney’s Town Hall Square turned into scenes Abigail Boyd MP says she never thought she’d witness in New...

Pt 2: Matt Acton on what it’s like to have your child targetted by an online predator

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Big tech is under fire for failing to protect Aussie kids from online sexual abuse, including a sharp rise in sextortion and abuse via video...

Violent clashes at Herzog protests + The platforms live-streaming abuse

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday Headlines: Violence erupts at Sydney protests against Israeli President’s visit, King Charles 'ready to support' police investigation in...

Trump slams Bad Bunny's Super Bowl + Australia’s definition of terrorism

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Australia’s definition of terrorism was set up after the Sept 11 terror attacks, but now the world and Australia have changed dramatically. In 2...

Christchurch terrorist seeks retrial + Why Isaac Herzog is in Australia

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Monday Headlines: Sussan Ley could face leadership spill within the week, Sydneysiders told to avoid non-essential travel during Israeli President&rsq...