18 August 2026
One Nation to win 10 seats in Vic upper house, Labor reduced to 9 news24. com. au
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18 August 2026
In Chocó, a predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor says.
18 August 2026
One Nation wants to restrict migration. A town in Barnaby Joyce's electorate welcomes it – video The Guardian
18 August 2026
One Nation wants to cut the tobacco excise by 75%, but that won't stop illegal smoking thepoint. com. au
18 August 2026
Further 104 allegations not investigated due to ‘insufficient information or the wishes of the impacted person’, according to annual report Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates The harassment cases, disclosed in the mining giant’s annual report on Tuesday, come during a period of heightened scrutiny of remote work sites, where female workers across the industry have raised allegations of systemic sexual harassment, violence and retaliation.
18 August 2026
GPs will be able to make a clinical diagnosis, rather than having to wait for a laparoscopy.
18 August 2026
FENZ responded to six call-outs in the three hours from 11. 30am for downed trees and trampolines flying into powerlines.
18 August 2026
Sandspit Reserve residents say their home is being used as a dumping ground for the island's homeowners and holidaymakers.
