26 October 2026
Hanson doesn’t do scrutiny, and Albo loves it Crikey
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26 October 2026
Two people were taken to hospital in a serious condition. One of them died on Monday morning, police say.
26 October 2026
A 36-year-old who man was hit and dragged under a ute while checking underground fuel levels at a Coffs Harbour service station last week has died in hospital.
26 October 2026
Angus Taylor and Barnaby Joyce reject calls for change in parliamentary practice to cool political debate Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has led tributes to Helen Haines a week after the Indi MP was allegedly the target of an attack outside her electorate office, praising the independent as “a fighter” with a deep love of her community. Federal parliament paused on Monday for speeches about Haines, her husband, Phil, and her staff as she remained in a serious but stable condition in Melbourne’s Alfred hospital. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here
26 October 2026
Prohibition of salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria’s prisons remains after convicted murderer claimed it denied him right to ‘enjoy his culture’ Follow our Australia politics live blog for latest updates Andre McKechnie sued Victoria’s corrections department after he was refused the salty, yeast-based condiment in prison.
26 October 2026
The weather forecaster is advising people to keep up to date with its forecasts, especially if travelling.
26 October 2026
Many parts of Papua New Guinea are feeling the full force of El Niño, with devastating impacts now reported from the Highlands to the coastal provinces.
26 October 2026
Members of the church's community have expressed their shock and sadness at the extent of the damage.
