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Newsroom edition: One Nation and the rise of the populist right - podcast

Recent opinion polls indicate support for the populist right party One Nation has doubled since the last election. Around the globe, far-right politicians pushing nationalist anti-immigration policies are also on the rise โ€“ including Nigel Farageโ€™s Reform UK and Donald Trump in the US. So could Pauline Hansonโ€™s One Nation grow to pose a similar threat to Australian politics?Nour Haydar speaks with Guardian Australia...

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Could a landmark court decision undermine the right to peacefully protest in NSW?

Human rights advocates fear new ruling could deter people from using system designed to facilitate protests โ€“ and expose them to risk of criminal chargesA pro-Palestine march to the Sydney Opera House has been blocked by a court. Hereโ€™s what protesters will do insteadGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople organising protests in New South Wales could face a tough choice after this week.On...

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

โ€˜Australia is not the USAโ€™: Labor accuses Coalition of importing Trump-style culture war on immigration

โ€˜Itโ€™s not just a few extremists or populists โ€“ Hastie, Price and their cabal โ€“ blowing the dog whistle now; the Liberals are all taking the cowardโ€™s route,โ€™ Julian Hill saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has accused the Coalition of importing Trump-style culture wars to damage Australiaโ€™s international migration program, defending...

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Grattan on Friday: Will the Liberals hold firm in the fight over freedom to find information?

A little under a year ago, Michelle Rowland, who was then communications minister, had to make a humiliating retreat, she now might just have to make another

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

High court dismisses former army lawyer David McBrideโ€™s application for case to be heard โ€“ as it happened

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWill Australiaโ€™s east coast get a gas reserve?There have been growing calls for an east coast gas reserve to help combat sky high gas prices, including a push from the Bluescope steel CEO yesterday.We will do a careful piece of work here. In the last term of government, we intervened on gas prices following Russiaโ€™s illegal invasion of...

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

These 7 factors increase the risk someone will become violent towards their partner

The way someone forms emotional bonds with their caregivers as a child can increase the risk theyโ€™ll be violent to a partner later in life. But other factors play an important role.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Child famine has reached the highest level in Gaza, with tens of thousands of kids affected โ€“ new study

By August,15.8% of children aged under five were suffering from acute malnutrition.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

How gambling companies are copying the Big Tobacco playbook in Australian sport

Australian sports survived tobacco ad restrictions from the late 1960s โ€“ they shouldnโ€™t fear a gambling crackdown now.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

We tracked 72,000 NSW public school students over a decade and found 19% had been suspended or expelled

Suspending or expelling a student should be a last resort. But our study shows it is more common than it should be in NSW public schools.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trump on a coin? When Julius Caesar tried that, the Roman republic crumbled soon after

More than 2,000 years ago, the depiction of living leaders on Roman coins caused similar ructions. It came at a time when the Roman republic was in trouble.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Why does NZโ€™s new energy plan sideline renewables and ignore progress made already?

The governmentโ€™s energy package is unnecessarily preoccupied with fossil fuels and ignores important reform work already underway.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

An Australian chemist just won the Nobel prize. Hereโ€™s how his work is changing the world

Richard Robson was struck by an idea in 1989. Decades later, his story shows the importance of fundamental science.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

3 bathroom items you shouldnโ€™t really share, according to an expert

An infection control expert explains why sharing your razor, towel or toothbrush isnโ€™t such a great idea.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Trumpโ€™s ratings steady as the US government shutdown drags into a second week

The Presidentโ€™s polling results havenโ€™t changed much since the government came to a standstill. Hereโ€™s why the shutdown came about and how itโ€™s progressing.

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Lattouf unlawful termination case cost ABC at least $2.5m, Hugh Marks tells estimates โ€“ video

ABC managing director, Hugh Marks, has told Senate estimates that the Antoinette Lattouf unlawful dismissal case had 'many failings' and has cost the public broadcaster more than $2.5m in external costs alone. 'What our internal costs are is hard to estimate, but obviously extensive time and effort on behalf of many people in the ABC,' he saidLattouf unlawful termination case has cost ABC at least $2.5m, Hugh Marks...

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

As I prepare for another bushfire season in NSW, I wonder: will triple zero be there if I need it? | Michael Burge

Itโ€™s up to telcos like Optus to ensure our emergency system works, but so far the only word you could use to describe our mobile signal is โ€˜intermittentโ€™For the first time since black summer, I unpacked our sizeable bushfire evacuation bag in the middle of winter, hoping that wet conditions meant thereโ€™d be no need to use it. At last the load of bottled water, photo albums, protective clothing and bolt cutters (to get...

Published on: October 09, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Patients travel hours from SA city to see a GP as shortage persists

While a government-funded medical clinic is set to reopen, residents in SA's second biggest city are still struggling to access local care.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Argentina-Puerto Rico game moved due to US immigration protests

An Argentine Football Association executive confirms an upcoming football match against Puerto Rico is moving from Chicago due to the National Guard being called in to quell immigration protests.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Breaking: Martin Dole appointed Northern Territory police commissioner

Seven months after the Northern Territory's former police commissioner Michael Murphy was stood down, Acting Police Commissioner Martin Dole is announced the next person to take on the position of top cop.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace proposal

US President Donald Trump says Israel and the militant group Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a Gaza peace proposal.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Breaking: Israel-Hamas peace proposal to see hostages and prisoners released

US President Donald Trump says Israel and the militant group Hamas have accepted the first phase of a peace plan.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Friends believe Mark Sear's disappearance in WA outback is suspicious

Friends of Mark Sear, who has been missing in WA's Kimberley for nearly three weeks, say the disappearance should be treated as suspicious.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

NSW court rules in police's favour over planned Sydney Opera House march

The Palestine Action Group had expected 40,000 people to attend the rally on Sunday.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sam Kerr back in Champions League, coming off the bench in Chelsea draw

Australian striker Sam Kerr makes another appearance for Chelsea off the bench, getting 23 minutes of playing time but unable to break a 1-1 deadlock with their Dutch opponent.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Do I look sick to you?' Dolly Parton reassures fans after scare

Dolly Parton has taken to social media to hose down speculation about her health after a comment from her sister sent fans into a tailspin.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Donald Trump says Gaza ceasefire deal is 'very close'

Donald Trump is handed a note from Marco Rubio during White House talks saying: "We're very close to a deal in the Middle East."

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Self-taught kid drummer makes dream debut with iconic rock band

It was a dream come true when 12-year-old Noah Pope was pulled from the crowd to perform with The Living End.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Shazza the shark is the 'easiest' actor Kiah Roache-Turner has worked with

Mystery Road star Mark Coles Smith and his Beast of War director Kiah Roache-Turner on taking a chomp out of WWII soldiers.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Measles cases from unknown source climbing in WA

Health authorities say they are not able to trace WA's latest measles cases to a source, meaning they cannot tell how far the virus has spread.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

De Minaur reaches 2025 milestone, into Shanghai Masters last eight

Alex de Minaur wins 50 matches in a season for the first time in his career as he reaches the quarterfinals at the Shanghai Masters.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Jamarra set to receive AFL lifeline as 'headscratcher' baffles Suns

Gold Coast is in the thick of the action so far on day four of the trade period as fallen star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan prepares to do a medical with the club. Follow live.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Gisele Pelicot tells rapist appealing guilty verdict to 'take responsibility'

Gisele Pelicot returns to court to face the only man, out of 51, who appealed against his guilty verdict in a mass rape trial that gained worldwide attention.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Manhunt underway after burnt-out cars tied to north-west Sydney shooting

NSW Police say they are exploring several lines of inquiry following the fatal shooting of Suman Mokhtarian in Sydney's north-west on Wednesday.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Endometriosis patients struggling with system they say has forgotten them

Women suffering from the chronic pain associated with endometriosis have called for more government investment into understanding the condition, with an expert warning the mental effects can be just as debilitating as the physical symptoms.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The challenging rare condition that makes most fruit and veg off limits

A Queensland woman is on a mission to raise awareness about hereditary fructose intolerance, after having to wait until age 45 to understand why so many foods make her sick.

Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia