23 August 2026
One Nation migration policy in a shambles after Farley comments AFR
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23 August 2026
One Nation MP concedes party’s migration target ‘not too different’ from Labor’s once rural workforce included The Guardian
23 August 2026
Solar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
23 August 2026
This week, the Albanese government passed major reforms to online gambling advertising and deep cuts to rein in NDIS spending – all with the Coalition’s support. David Pocock has long been a vocal critic of the government’s approach to both of these issues, saying Labor and the opposition have failed to stand up to vested interests on gambling reforms. And while he agrees NDIS cuts are needed, he says major parties have ignored expert evidence on the value of community participation and are handing over important decisions to algorithms with little scrutiny. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the independent senator about what he thinks this notable week of deal-making means for the nation’s political future – while both major parties continue to be spooked by One Nation’s rise : I have seen the raw grief of a family who lost a son to gambling. Labor’s stitch-up shows politics is broken | David Pocock
23 August 2026
Opposition leader Jess Wilson says new dedicated court of criminal appeal would set precedents for tougher sentences The opposition leader, Jess Wilson, on Sunday announced that if elected in November the Coalition would split the court of appeal in two, creating a dedicated court of criminal appeal alongside a separate court of civil appeal.
23 August 2026
Discover why Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM) is evolving into a long-duration precious-metals platform with secured cash flows and post-2030 ...
23 August 2026
After years of delays and cost blowouts, Spirit of Tasmania IV has arrived in its home port of Devonport for testing ahead of October sailings.
23 August 2026
Between 1914 and 1923, the Ottoman Turks carried out a coordinated campaign of mass killings, deportation and forced starvation of its Armenian, Assyrian ...
