Chinese Investment in Australia Is Declining—Not Rising Chinese investment in Australia has become a lightning rod for political theater and media speculation. In a landscape shaped by mainstream media’s China fear-mongering, what often gets overlooked is a striking irony—Chinese capital is dwindling, not surging. This overlooked reality continues to shape policy and public opinion in…
Nationals Split from Liberals Over Policy Clashes and Coalition Tensions The Nationals have officially withdrawn from their long-standing coalition with the Liberal Party, citing irreconcilable differences on core policy directions. Nationals Leader David Littleproud made the announcement in Canberra, stating that his party would now “sit alone on a principled basis”, highlighting the growing divide…
The Coalition Breakup: A Century of Political Alliance Hits a Sour Note “I remember seeing footage, several years ago, of a jubilant Malcolm Turnbull, then prime minister and Liberal leader, speaking in Tamworth to loyal members of the National Party.” These were the grassroots campaigners who had worked tirelessly to re-elect Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce…
Nuclear Energy Drives Coalition Collapse, Says Nationals Leader Nationals leader David Littleproud has firmly pointed to nuclear energy as the central issue behind his party’s dramatic departure from the Liberal Party in the wake of the Coalition’s devastating federal election loss. As both factions begin the challenging task of rebuilding, Littleproud’s emphasis on energy policy—especially…
Sydney’s M6 Motorway Project Faces Major Contractor Crisis The Sydney M6 motorway project, a crucial infrastructure development aimed at easing traffic in Sydney’s south, is now at a crossroads after a major setback. The contractor consortium CGU — made up of CPB Contractors, Ghella, and UGL — announced it will withdraw from the project by…
Courtroom Chaos and School Lockdown Spark Mental Health and Safety Concerns A man at the center of courtroom chaos and a school lockdown has drawn national attention after a dramatic first appearance at Downing Centre Local Court. The case centers on 46-year-old Marc Ben James O’Har, who caused alarm at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, the…
Sydney Train Chaos Leaves Commuters Stranded Amid Peak-Hour Power Fault Sydney train chaos erupted on Tuesday afternoon as widespread power and wiring failures shut down key rail services just before peak hour, leaving thousands of commuters stranded and scrambling for alternatives. The incident crippled operations on the T1, T2, T3, and T9 lines, sparking delays,…
Labor prioritises cost-of-living over larger surplus The Victorian Labor government has chosen to sacrifice a larger budget surplus in favor of delivering meaningful cost-of-living relief to residents across the state. In the lead-up to the budget announcement, Treasurer Jaclyn Symes revealed that the 2025–26 operating surplus will be $600 million, marking Victoria’s first budget surplus…
PM’s phone stolen during Rome sightseeing The Anthony Albanese phone stolen at Trevi Fountain incident has captured global attention after the Australian Prime Minister had his personal phone snatched during a casual sightseeing moment in Rome. The shocking event unfolded at one of the most iconic landmarks in the city—the Trevi Fountain—as the PM was…
Economists widely expect RBA rate cut A strong majority of economists now anticipate a cut in interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at its upcoming meeting. However, recent global developments have introduced some uncertainty, making this outcome less guaranteed than before. Global tariff changes shift market dynamics US President Donald Trump’s significant…
Murray Watt takes on sensitive environment role With a sharp reputation as a skilled negotiator, Australia’s newly appointed Environment Minister, Murray Watt, enters one of the most politically sensitive roles in the government. He will need every ounce of his political expertise to manage competing interests in a portfolio where tensions between economic development and…
Experts call for urgent environmental reform As political leaders spar over the path forward, experts stress the need for decisive action. Peter Burnett, an honorary associate professor at the Australian National University and member of the Biodiversity Council, remains hopeful that Labor is still committed to its environmental agenda. Government direction still unclear “Now we…
