David Littleproud will remain leader of the Nationals after Queensland MP Colin Boyce failed to garner the support of colleagues for a spill motion.
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Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
Victim relief as key sentencing test to be abolished
People convicted of a crime will no longer receive lesser sentences because they are of “good character” in a seismic change to deliver more justice to victims.
Posted inHealth, National News, Parenting and kids
Support for kids with autism delayed after pushback
Parents of Australian children living with autism have been left in limbo after state and federal leaders agreed to delay an early intervention program.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Hastie out of leadership battle; Nationals given deadline to save coalition
Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberals is more certain, as she gives the Nationals a week to rejoin the coalition.
Posted inFederal Politics
Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting
The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister says, while another local politician points to a possible new leader.
Posted inFederal Politics, National News
Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split
The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers – including leader David Littleproud – quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.
Posted inFederal Politics
Hate speech and gun reform to be tackled separately
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the government will split a controversial bill to reform hate speech and gun laws.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Beaches and Surf, Dunbogan
‘Absolutely horrendous’: tragic start to 2026
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local News
New year brings cheaper medicines, higher energy bills
A cut to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payment will slash the cost of medicines but Australians face higher power bills in 2026.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News
Koala ‘misinformation’ cry as population counts soar
Fresh data reveals Australia’s koala count could be much higher than previously thought, as a contentious park to protect the species is called into question.