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Major parties sink to historic poll low

By Michelle Grattan Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has capitulated on the most controversial part of his omnibus post-Bondi bill to minimise political damage and
Read more 19 January 2026
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China’s economy avoids being Trumped

China’s economy appears to have deflected deep damage from President Trump’s tougher tariff policies. The Commonwealth Bank’s just-released China Economic Update
Read more 18 January 2026
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Hundreds of weapons seized in public scans

Police have seized more than 600 weapons in public scans of 82,648 people in the six months since Jack’s Law was introduced by the Queensland Government. Jack’s Law
Read more 18 January 2026
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Returns policy unlikely to help fashion sustainability

By Anastasia Vayona Online fashion retailer Asos recently introduced additional fees for customers who return lots of items, marking a significant shift in the fast
Read more 18 January 2026
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Time poor Aussies abandoning weekday catchups

The vast majority of Australians are opting out of any weekday face-to-face social interaction as time-poor families retreat to their home “bunkers”. Less than one
Read more 18 January 2026
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Good grief – it’s a billion-dollar beagle

By Shane Rodgers Anyone who has experienced a childhood (i.e. everyone) can probably relate to the simple adventures of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy and the Peanuts
Read more 18 January 2026
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Chinese tourists steadily returning down under

Australia is steadily winning back Chinese tourists after the significant post-pandemic slump. Short-term overseas arrivals figures, just released by the Australian
Read more 18 January 2026
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Assistance expanded for Queensland floods

Personal Hardship Assistance has been extended to residents of Carpentaria who have been impacted by recent flooding. The State and Federal Governments will provide
Read more 18 January 2026
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Caution urged on ‘unfair’ childcare stereotypes

One of Australia’s leading early learning providers has cautioned against governments relying on ownership structures as a primary indicator of quality and safety for
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Newsreel will be back soon

Newsreel is taking a brief break over Christmas but will be back bigger and better than ever in 2026. Thanks for all of your support in 2025. We have attracted more than
Read more 28 November 2025