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‘A nervous wreck’: What Dutton’s inner circle didn’t tell him

Election campaign staff deliberately shielded ousted Opposition leader Peter Dutton from key intel because “he was already a nervous wreck”, writes James Campbell.

Bolt: Albo’s election win comes at a terrible cost

Anthony Albanese’s election landslide is not a bright new dawn, but more like waking up with a hangover.

‘Take the first hit, get smashed’: Insider’s take on Lib leadership

One Liberal MP has given an inside take on the top contenders for the Liberal leadership, and said it will not be easy as they face a barrage of criticism.

Two frontrunners emerge in race for Victoria’s next top cop job

Both of the leading candidates are veteran cops from other states. See who else is in the running to become Victoria’s next Police Commissioner.

Mushroom cook’s husband returns to the stand as murder trial continues

Simon Patterson is set to enter the witness box for his third day of evidence in the murder trial of his estranged wife, mushroom cook Erin Patterson. FOLLOW LIVE

TikTok influencer’s role in NDIS group under investigation

A self-proclaimed business expert who has thousands of followers on TikTok is behind an NDIS business which has allegedly not paid some of its staff for four weeks.

Could the next Pope be from Africa or Asia?

Experts suggest it’s a definite possibility. See who is in the running and what it might mean to have a person of colour heading the Catholic Church.

The Tackle: Diabolical Dockers are footy’s biggest flop of 2025

Fremantle should be in flag mode. Instead they’ve been the biggest flop of the season so far, writes JAY CLARK. And with all the coaches available, the heat is well and truly on Ju...

Colleagues turn on ‘delusional’ Allan over Suburban Rail Loop claim

Labor insiders have slammed Jacinta Allan for her “insulting” comment that the contentious $34.5bn project helped Anthony Albanese secure victory.

Bandt still fighting for seat as Greens blame Libs for loss

A dramatic collapse in the Liberal vote in southeast Queensland is to blame for the Greens losing two of its three seats according to party insiders, with leader Adam Bandt still n...

Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis; Albo enjoys sweet victory

Barnaby Joyce has revealed he has cancer after Anthony Albanese served up gelato. A senior Liberal has also said “something is deeply wrong” with the party.

Jock’s widow asked to reveal how he died

Jock Zonfrillo’s widow Lauren faced some “tough questions” from Liz Hayes in her first TV interview about the MasterChef judge’s death.

Grudge match looms as silent Smith-Dogs feud explodes

A genuine grudge match is coming in round 11, and the angst between Bailey Smith and his former teammates goes well beyond the Geelong star’s recent comments about them, writes JON...

Lady Gaga fans planned to bomb super concert

Lady Gaga’s record-breaking concert in Rio de Janeiro was targeted by deranged ‘Little Monsters’ who planned to attack with bombs and molotov cocktails, Brazilian police revealed.

‘I don’t know’: Trump’s stunning response to Constitution question

Donald Trump has pleaded ignorance when asked if he should uphold the US Constitution, and gave a surprising update on his previous vow to seek a third term in office.

‘Back-stabbing colleagues’: J.K. Rowling slams pro-trans actors

J.K. Rowling has hit out at actors Joe Alwyn, Bella Ramsey, Eddie Redmayne and more for signing an open letter supporting transgender people.

Piastri surges in Miami as rain looms after chaotic start

With Australian Oscar Piastri hoping to continue his stunning form, Miami’s ‘unpredictable’ weather could wreak havoc. But fellow Aussie Jack Doohan’s race is already over.

The island nation of Samoa is in which ocean?

The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. How’s your general knowledge? Take his quiz.

‘Teals can’t blackmail us’: Labor MP’s stinging attack

As the Teals face a major loss of political clout in a powerful Albanese government, they are also at the mercy of waning public support, says one senior Labor Senator.

Clive Palmer reveals shock next move after election fiasco

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots suffered diabolical results in the election, prompting the billionaire to make a drastic call.

Tarryn Thomas allegedly found in possession of drugs

Former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas has found himself in hot water again with police, allegedly found with drugs and small plastic bags in Melbourne CBD.

Why Gunston’s name belongs alongside Hawks legends

In a day which brought some of the greatest goalkickers in the game’s history back to Hawthorn, Jack Gunston kicked his 500th goal. Here’s why he deserves to walk alongside Dunstal...

‘Wall’ of elderly baby boomers looming as nation’s key challenge

Leading demographer Bernard Salt says baby boomers will start turning 80 next year with health and aged care services set for the ultimate test.

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