Chris Minns floats the idea of extra public holiday in NSW
Currently, Anzac Day is only deemed a public holiday in NSW on April 25, even if it occurs…
Man escapes injury after major boat fire on Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay
Large plumes of black smoke could be seen from the shore where the boat went up in flames…
Federal politics: Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor meet in attempt to resolve Liberal leadership — as it happened
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Extra public holiday flagged for millions of Aussies: What you need to know
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Lawmakers condemn ‘disgusting’ attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall | Ilhan Omar
Lawmakers from both parties have condemned the attack on Ilhan Omar after the Minnesota congresswoman was sprayed with…
Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing put on leave as Trump says mayor is ‘playing with fire’
Two US agents who fired on Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on leave as the Trump…
Melbourne youth gang members on notice after police warning
Youth gangs in Melbourne can expect their lives to be “incredibly uncomfortable” around the clock, Victoria Police have…
Today in History – January 29: Teen girl’s chilling reason for gunning down eight schoolchildren
A 16-year-old girl opened fire on a primary school on January 29, 1979, injuring eight children and killing…
Trump threatens Iran with ‘major destruction’ as US fleet arrives in Gulf
Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a major attack, greater than what the US inflicted on the Islamic…
Scott Morrison accused of ‘deeply ill-informed’ attack on religious freedom after Islam speech | Australian politics
Leading Islamic groups have condemned Scott Morrison as “deeply ill-informed” and “dangerous” after the former prime minister demanded…
Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?
Last weekend, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced that the country’s two most senior generals – Zhang Youxia…
Inflation increases to 3.8 per cent, making Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate rise likely on February 3
Australia’s big four banks are now unanimously tipping a rate hike for Tuesday next week after inflation soared…