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Australian far-right party regains poll lead as government slips

The ruling Labor party’s support declined to 27% in the latest Newspoll carried by The Australian newspaper, while One Nation held steady at 28%. 
The ruling Labor party’s support declined to 27% in the latest Newspoll carried by The Australian newspaper, while One Nation held steady at 28%. 

Sydney’s new international airport opens to passengers

The new Western Sydney International Airport will operate 24 hours a day, whereas the current airport can host take-offs and landings only until 11pm and after 6am local time.
The new Western Sydney International Airport will operate 24 hours a day, whereas the current airport can host take-offs and landings only until 11pm and after 6am local time.

Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Australian authorities say the attack on independent MP Helen Haines was deliberate.
Australian authorities say the attack on independent MP Helen Haines was deliberate.

Australian barber hailed as a hero for running to lawmaker’s rescue during attack

Barber Ricky Jefferies speaking to the media a day after tackling a man who attacked Australian politician Helen Haines.
Barber Ricky Jefferies speaking to the media a day after tackling a man who attacked Australian politician Helen Haines.

Helen Haines: Who is the Australian lawmaker targeted in vehicle attack?

Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines’ election made history as the first independent to succeed another independent.
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines’ election made history as the first independent to succeed another independent.

Australian lawmaker critically hurt in ‘violent’ vehicle attack

Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was hit outside her office in Wangaratta, just over 200km north-west of Melbourne, the police said.
Australian independent lawmaker Helen Haines was hit outside her office in Wangaratta, just over 200km north-west of Melbourne, the police said.

Australia will do ‘anything we can’ to stop US execution from being shown online: PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told national broadcaster ABC he had a “social responsibility” to stop it from being shown.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told national broadcaster ABC he had a “social responsibility” to stop it from being shown.

Pacific's new climate fund gets $15 million boost but remains far below target

FILE PHOTO: Aerial view of Funafuti, Tuvalu’s most populous island, September 6, 2024. Picture taken through plane window. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Aerial view of Funafuti, Tuvalu’s most populous island, September 6, 2024. Picture taken through plane window. REUTERS/Kirsty Needham/File Photo

Anthropic, OpenAI will not attend Australian senate AI hearing on October 1

FILE PHOTO: OpenAI and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: OpenAI and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

The Medicare breach, condemned by Australian PM Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the US.
The Medicare breach, condemned by Australian PM Anthony Albanese, is one of the highest-profile incidents of AI agents accessing external systems outside the US.

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