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Termites Attacking One in Five Australian Homes
Householders are being reminded not to stockpile firewood or ignore the warning signs of termite infestation.
Liberals Reclaim Goldstein from Climate 200 Teal MP as Kooyong, Bradfield Race Tightens
Liberal Tim Wilson has claimed victory in the seat of Goldstein, after Teal MP Zoe Daniel initially claimed victory on election night.
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to Retire in September
The announcement was made by NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley in parliament on May 7.
Mushroom Poisoning Trial Hears of Final Phone Call
The daughter of poisoned couple breaks down in court as an inquest hears final moments of the mushroom victims.
Bondi Inquest Reveals 7-Minute Delay in Westfield Emergency Response
Westfield’s response is under scrutiny as an inquest examines the fatal stabbing of six people and the injury of 10 others, including a nine-month-old baby
Australia Issues Strong Travel Warning as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
Australia urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan amid high terror threat, unrest, and possible flight disruptions due to airspace closures.
Inflation Still the Main Concern for Australia’s Fastest Growing Migrant Community
The Epoch Times spoke with several members of the community to hear their thoughts.
Climate 200 Teals, Independents Surge Across Multiple Electorates
Teals and independents continue to eat into major party strongholds across the country.
‘Awful, Miserable’ Workplace: Departing Greens MP Claims He’s Pleased to Leave Parliament
High-profile Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather lost his Brisbane seat of Griffith to Labor, but says he has no regrets about leaving a toxic work environment.
Wong Leverages Community Backlash After Liberal Party’s ‘Chinese Spies’ Comment
‘The Liberal Party’s approach to a whole range of issues is of concern to the Australian-Chinese community,’ said Penny Wong.
AFP Warns of Tidal Wave of Deadly Drug ‘Fantasy’, Seizes 3.8 Tonnes in 2025
A substance found in industrial cleaning products, biodegradable plastics, and even spandex is flooding into Australia in unprecedented quantities. police say.
Australia’s Weekly Median Rent Pushes to $630
Rent growth eases slightly, but affordability pressures persist as capital city rates stay elevated and regional markets show mixed movement.
Seven West Media Buys Southern Cross Media’s Regional TV Licences
The $3.75 million deal will expand the media group’s broadcast footprint across remote and regional Australia.
NSW Liberal Party Will Return to ‘Sensible Centre’: State Opposition Leader
NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman wants to purse a ‘centre’ approach to win back voters following the defeat of the Coalition.
Independents Still Vital Despite Labor’s Dominance in Parliament, Pocock Says
With a massive swing toward him and having gained 42 percent of the primary vote, independent David Pocock is one of the first declared elected to the Senate.
Some Liberal Party Members ‘Didn’t Want Peter’ to Become PM, Senator Claims
Internal sabotage, weak policies, and ideological rifts blamed for poor show.
Ex-NZ Police Chief Appointed Victoria’s Top Cop
Ex-NZ Police Chief Mike Bush, known for leading through crises like Christchurch attacks and COVID, brings over 40 years’ experience to Victoria Police.
Ex-Liberal MP Takes 10 Percent in First Go, Stands Firm Against Mandates and Net Zero
Russell Broadbent quit the Coalition in opposition to support for COVID mandates.
NZ National Party Nets 3 Times the Donations of Nearest Rival
Donors supported New Zealand’s National Party, the lead in a triumvirate government, at a rate 3 times higher than that of Labour, new figures show.
