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Abigail Bradshaw, Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate.

DefencePremiumAI-powered hackers exploiting nation’s vulnerabilities surge

Criminals and state-sponsored hackers are using advanced Al technologies to disrupt cybersecurity defences with authorities warning online vulnerabilities are now being detected at a rapidly increasing pace.

Andrew Greene

Rio Tinto Australia chief executive Kellie Parker.

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Rio Tinto exec appointed to fix troubled defence projects

A senior mining executive with no experience in defence has been appointed to oversee Australia’s expensive and often delayed military projects, as Labor look to turn the tide on troubled projects.

Andrew Greene

Independent member for Kooyong Monique Ryan, Independent member for Mackellar Sophie Scamps and Independent member for Wentworth Allegra Spender during tributes to Independent member for Indi Helen Haines in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, October 26, 2026. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING MICK TSIKAS

Federal PoliticsVideoPremium‘Tragedy’: Tears amid fears in Canberra’s tribute to Haines

The maimed MP’s husband watched an emotional session of Federal Parliament on Monday in the wake of last week’s alleged attack that left her a double leg amputee.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Italian backpacker Lando Desire works at Due South in Albany.

Visa cuts PremiumVisa ballot to leave Albany businesses short says backpacker

An Italian backpacker working in Albany has questioned why the Federal Government plans to put second and third-year Working Holiday Maker visas to a ballot, as changes could leave businesses struggling.

Amy Towers

Labor MP Madeliene King took aim at media, including The West Australian's cartoon, over 'rage baiting' readers.

Federal PoliticsPremium‘Ragebait’: Labor MP says media to blame for political anger

WA’s most senior Labor MP has pointed the finger at the mainstream media’s reporting of the Albanese Government for fuelling political anger in the wake of the attack on Helen Haines.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Members of the Albany community gathered on Friday for a candlelit vigil honouring critically injured Federal MP Helen Haines.

vigilPremiumMoments of reflection at Albany vigil for injured Federal MP

There was a sombre atmosphere at the vigil outside St John’s Anglican Church on Friday evening, as a group of about 20 gathered with candles to reflect on critically injured Federal politician Helen Haines.

Melissa Sheil

Anthony Albanese arrives for a traditional welcome ceremony as part of the Pacific Pre-COP31 Summit this month.

Federal PoliticsVideo‘Out of control’: Huge bill for Fiji climate talks revealed

LIVE UPDATES: The massive taxpayer-funded bill for Fiji climate talks has been revealed, with one MP calling the spending “out of control”.

Kimberley Braddish and Caitlyn Rintoul

Victorian Coalition leader Jess Wilson has moved into a strong position ahead of the State election, with the latest Newspoll showing her party leading Labor by 10 points on a two-party preferred basis. 

Federal PoliticsLabor rule in Victoria under threat as Wilson surges in poll

Victorian Opposition leader Jess Wilson has moved into a strong position ahead of the State election, with the latest Newspoll showing her party leading Labor by 10 points on a two-party preferred basis. 

Chloe Maher

Immigration Minister Tony Burke and, inset top to bottom, Premier Roger Cook, Australian Hotels Association WA chief executive Bradley Woods and Tourism Council WA chief executive Evan Hall.

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Premier steps in over backpacker visa shake-up

Premier Roger Cook has urged Canberra to rethink controversial backpacker visa changes, warning WA’s tourism and hospitality sectors could be left short of 4500 workers during peak season.

Oliver Lane

The Victorian man who allegedly mowed down independent MP Helen Haines in a targeted attack on Monday had been arrested in 2022 after a hostile standoff with police in Wangaratta.

Federal PoliticsMan accused of Helen Haines attack arrested in 2022 standoff

The Victorian man who allegedly mowed down independent MP Helen Haines in a targeted attack on Monday had been arrested in 2022 after a hostile standoff with police in Wangaratta.

Caitlyn Rintoul

A fundraiser set up in the Indi MP’s name had reached more than $1.1 million.

Federal PoliticsVideoPM to lead Haines tributes one week on from alleged attack

Anthony Albanese will lead tributes to Helen Haines in Federal Parliament as Australians dig deep to fundraise in honour of the Indi MP.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett, Victorian Police Minister Paul Edbrooke, along with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, Victorian Premier Ben Carroll and Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Mike Bush, Australian address the media following the attack on federal MP Helen Haines in Wangaratta, at the Commonwealth Offices in Melbourne, Tuesday, October 20, 2026. (AAP Image/Con Chronis) NO ARCHIVING

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‘Abhorrent’: AFP’s warning amid spike in politician abuse

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has warned of increasing abuse against elected representatives after an alleged attack on MP Helen Haines.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John confirmed he will miss Parliament.

Federal PoliticsPremiumWA Greens Senator confirms he’ll miss Parliament amid probe

WA Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John will not attend Parliament next week as an investigation into allegations of misconduct is set to begin.

Oliver Lane

Independent MP Helen Haines’ condition has improved.

Federal PoliticsVideo‘Fighter’: Helen Haines’ condition improves, hospital says

The Indi MP remains in hospital after what police allege was a deliberate attack.

Emily Williams

As the national political conversation descended into fear and loathing after Monday’s horrific attack on Helen Haines, two federal parliamentarians had the political nous, or good grace, to step back from instances of offensive behaviour.

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Society’s ills in action in wake of attack on Helen Haines

There’d not been red flags. It’s hard to imagine how any level of security could have prevented the atrocious attack on Haines, the most polite and respectful member of the political class that you’d ever find.

Michelle Grattan

Angus Taylor has also flown into Perth to rev up his troops, as internal discontent is expected to be laid bare at the party’s annual State Conference held across the weekend.

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Federal Liberal leader flies into Perth to rev up his party

Angus Taylor has also flown into Perth to rev up his troops, as internal discontent is expected to be laid bare at the party’s annual State Conference held across the weekend.

Jessica Page

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has launched a scathing attack on the Albanese Government for failing West Australian small businesses with its controversial tax overhauls, red tape and rising costs.

Federal PoliticsPremiumAngus Taylor declares Albanese is failing WA small business

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has launched a scathing attack on the Albanese Government for failing West Australian small businesses with its controversial tax overhauls, red tape and rising costs.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Pauline Hanson’s apology showed better judgment than Anthony Albanese.

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Pauline Hanson apologised — so why can’t Albo?

LATIKA M BOURKE: The poison that pervades social dysfunction and bitter political debate abroad has arrived onshore and could become a permanent feature.

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Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi in Taipei.

DefencePremiumTaipei lauds Albo’s help, flags opening Perth trade office

Taiwan says it wants to deepen its relationship with Australia, confirming publicly for the first time a proposal to open a new trade office in Perth.

Andrew Greene

Angus Taylor has walked away from questions around whether the Coalition also sent journalists ‘dirt sheets’ amid criticism of Anthony Albanese’s document on Helen Haines weeks before her attack.

PoliticsVideoParties face heat over ‘dirt sheets’ in wake of MP’s attack

Angus Taylor has walked away from questions around whether the Coalition also sent journalists ‘dirt sheets’ amid criticism of Anthony Albanese’s document on Helen Haines weeks before her attack.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Anika Wells during Question Time at Parliament House, Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Federal PoliticsVideoAnother MP’s office shut after security scare

Police have charged a woman following an incident at a Federal Minister’s office, as politicians across Australia scramble to strengthen security after a string of alarming incidents.

Kimberley Braddish

Michelle Landry with Nationals leader Matthew Canavan.

Federal PoliticsNationals leader stays close-lipped on Lower House bid

Nationals Matt Canavan has not confirmed if he will use Capricornia MP Michelle Landry’s retirement to make a tilt for the Lower House, despite widespread speculation.

Caitlyn Rintoul

A video on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 scheme’s website shows the construction work.

Federal PoliticsVideoSnowy Hydro 2.0 cost could blow out to $25 billion

The cost of the renewable energy project is more than 12 times higher than originally promised nine years ago.

Stephen Johnson and Caitlyn Rintoul

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UPDATEDPremiumPauline’s right-hand man mulls big move

Michelle Landry’s soon to be vacated seat could pit Nationals leader Matt Canavan against Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man.

William Elliott, Joanne Williamson and Emma Kirk