Netanyahu Calls Countries Considering Palestinian State Recognition 'Deluded'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized countries including Australia for considering recognition of a Palestinian state, calling such moves "deluded" and warning they would bring war closer rather than achieving peace in Gaza.
Housing Minister Defends Target Despite Warnings Government Will Miss 1.2M Home Goal
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil defended the government's ambitious target to build 1.2 million homes by 2029 despite fresh warnings from property experts and Treasury that the goal will not be met.
Australia Condemns Israel's Gaza Occupation Plans as International Law Violation
Australia strongly condemned Israel's decision to expand its military occupation of the Gaza Strip, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong warning the move would worsen the humanitarian catastrophe and violate international law.
Israel Approves Military Takeover of Gaza City as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
Israel's security cabinet has approved a plan for the military takeover of Gaza City, marking a significant escalation in the two-year conflict as 200 Palestinians have died from malnutrition and 15,000 children face starvation, according to health officials.
Coalition, Labor Unite on AI Concerns While Gaza Criticism Grows
The government confronted mounting bipartisan pressure Thursday to strengthen regulation of artificial intelligence companies, as Coalition Senator Matt Canavan joined Labor officials in expressing concerns about big tech firms exploiting copyrighted content without compensation.
PAYMAN WARNS PARENTS OFF SHOW - Senator Fatima Payman
Western Australia’s only independent Senator, Fatima Payman, is warning parents not to take their children to the Royal Perth Show until child safety can be guaranteed.
AAA Tests Find Electric Vehicle Ranges Fall Short of Manufacturer Claims
The Breakdown: AAA Australia launched the nation's first independent EV range testing program, revealing that real-world driving distances fall 5-23% short of manufacturer laboratory claims across five tested vehicles — a critical finding as range anxiety remains the primary barrier for 60% of potential EV buyers.
