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19 August 2026
Regional voters are increasingly backing One Nation as frustration with roads, health services and crime grows, a Stock & Land report says. The publication says those three issues are fuelling a notable shift toward the party, with residents describing the situation as "an absolute disgrace." The surge signals rising political discontent in parts of the regions where infrastructure, access to health care and public safety are top concerns. The movement to One Nation reflects voters prioritising immediate, local problems over other policy debates. Political parties and local authorities now face pressure to respond to visible service shortfalls and community anxiety about crime and health access.
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Rising support for One Nation driven by concerns about roads, health and crime could force local governments and politicians to prioritise infrastructure, health services and public safety in regional areas.
19 August 2026
While the victim wasn’t named in the report, the outlet noted Gael filed an apprehended violence application, which is similar to a temporary restraining order, against Nathan. The Daily Mail ...
19 August 2026
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19 August 2026
PRESS RELEASE APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd partner to drive future growth at Maasvlakte II August 19, 2026 – Hapag-Lloyd to acquire a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II and to contribute to the terminal’s future development and performance – Partnership supports the current expansion of advanced terminal capacity at Maasvlakte II, a key European hub for the Gemini Cooperation – Investment strengthens Hapag-Lloyd’s long-term position in Rotterdam and advances its global terminal strategy Hapag-Lloyd has ... The post APM Terminals and Hapag-Lloyd join forces to drive growth at Maasvlakte II appeared first on The Loadstar .
19 August 2026
Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates In a statement released on Thursday, Penny Wong called the timing of the decision, on World Humanitarian Day, “especially insulting”.
19 August 2026
In an unusual move, Trump also cited a specific number of warheads that he said North Korea holds.
