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The Prime Minister attempted a viral dance trend from Taylor Swift’s latest album.

Federal PoliticsVideoComments‘Swiftie’ PM attempts viral dance craze

Anthony Albanese might be entering his showgirl era after he attempted a viral dance trend from Taylor Swift’s latest album and joked about it featuring at his summer wedding.

Katina Curtis and Amy Lee

A Facebook post by Liberal MP Neil Thomson, captured suspected car thieves hooning in Kununurra.

state politicsVideoPremiumKununurra crime wave not over, despite top cop’s claims

Video that appeared to capture kids in the act, inside two stolen cars in Kununurra, has been seized on as proof the Kimberley youth crime wave requires more police action.

Jessica Page

Premier Roger Cook says it’s unlikely any WA schools will be forced to close after traces of asbestos were found in children’s coloured sand.

HealthCommentsWA schools ‘not anticipating closures’ over asbestos scare

Roger Cook says it’s unlikely any WA schools will be forced to close after traces of asbestos were found in children’s coloured sand.

Bethany Hiatt

Amber-Jade Sanderson has described about 4600 home battery systems in six months as a “steady start”, rejecting Opposition claims that Labor’s Made in WA election centrepiece has fallen behind schedule. 

state politicsCommentsSteady start or going slow? WA’s home battery subsidy

Amber-Jade Sanderson has described about 4,600 home battery systems in six months as a “steady start”, rejecting Opposition claims that Labor’s Made in WA election centrepiece has fallen behind schedule. 

Jessica Page

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PoliticsPremiumAlbo’s message amid Indo-Pacific tinderbox

Amid soaring regional tensions, Anthony Albanese has outlined a vision for keeping the peace.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Defence Minister Richard Marles at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in September.

DefenceCommentsPremiumAustal CEO opens up on Japan’s concerns on South Korean bid

Paddy Gregg says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is naturally worried about any risk of a rival gaining access to its technology but insists that Austal’s protocols are strong enough to protect any partnership.

Sean Smith and Andrew Greene

The ACT’s newly elected Opposition Leader has had a back and forth exchange with David Sharaz on social media.

PoliticsCommentsLiberal leader’s offer to Higgins’ ‘bankrupt’ husband

The ACT’s newly elected Opposition Leader has told the husband of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins that he would make a ‘great’ Chief of Staff in his Canberra office.

Andrew Greene

Donald Trump said "I don't think anybody cares about" his former loyalist Marjorie Taylor Greene. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump dismisses Marjorie Taylor Greene's fears

Donald Trump says Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene's life isn't in danger despite her saying she has received threats since he severed ties with her.

Nandita Bose and Doina Chiacu

Donald Trump has told Republicans to vote to release all the Epstein files.

World PoliticsComments‘Release the Epstein files’: Trump issues shock demand

‘We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on.’

Max Corstorphan

Trade Minister Don Farrell is working to lock in a trade deal with the EU Martin Ollman / NewsWire

PoliticsPremiumHigh-stakes meet in crucial trade deal

Australia and the EU have been desperately trying to agree on a trade deal as they navigate economic headwinds from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Fellow moderates Liberal MPs believe Sussan Ley's leadership of the party is safe. (Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumModerate MPs rally around Ley amid leadership turmoil

Sussan Ley's allies insist they are not preparing to turn on their leader to support right-wing challengers after a damaging stoush over climate policy.

Zac de Silva

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UPDATEDPremiumNationals leader announces shock exit

The leader of the NSW Nationals has announced his shock exit from the role, saying it’s the “right time”.

Blake Antrobus and Nathan Schmidt

Charities could be forced to scale back services with insurance premiums set to spike. (Aap Image/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumInsurance costs to 'skyrocket' after workers comp fail

Insurance premiums for many charities and small businesses are set to spike after sweeping workers compensation reforms were voted down.

Sam McKeith

Anthony Albanese has attempted the viral Taylor Swift dance trend.

PoliticsVideoCommentsAlbo’s ‘embarrassing’ viral moment caught on video

Anthony Albanese has taken his Swiftie fandom to new heights, attempting a viral dance trend set to a popular Taylor Swift song.

Amy Lee

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social mediaPremium‘Embarrassing’: Albo attempts TikTok dance

The Prime Minister was filmed trying his best to keep up with the new social media trend, set to a popular Taylor Swift track.

Ria Pandey

Chile's top two presidential candidates will face off on December 14 in a runoff. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumCommunist, right-winger battle for Chile's presidency

Communist Jeannette Jara and far-right politician José Antonio Kast will face off in a run-off election next month to determine Chile's next president.

Alexander Villegas and Fabian Cambero

Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has apologised to US President Donald Trump after being called a ‘traitor’ over the Epstein files

PoliticsComments‘Traitor’ apologises, extends olive branch to Trump

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Republican Representative Majorie Taylor Green says she’s sorry for taking part in ‘toxic politics’.

Robert Jimison and Minho Kim

Britain is taking a tougher stance to curb clandestine migration, particularly via small boats. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumBritain's asylum policy to undergo major shake-up

Changes to refugee status in Britain are part of planned shake-up as the government tries to curb clandestine migration that's become a top concern of voters.

Alistair Smout

Ms Ley is under mounting pressure. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDPremium‘Challenge’: Lib blasts spill rumours

As rumours swirl of a leadership spill, a Liberal senator has come out swinging in defence of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

Ria Pandey

A Star of David from a Nazi-era concentration camp has been withdrawn from an auction in Germany. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumGerman auction of Holocaust objects cancelled

An anti-Jewish propaganda poster and a yellow Star of David are among items from a Nazi concentration camp that have been withdrawn from an auction in Germany.

Frank Christiansen, Florian Gut and Jörg Blank

Sussan Ley and Andrew Hastie

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‘Next election’: Liberals moderates call on Ley

LIVE UPDATES: Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is facing another week of turmoil as rumours of growing support for WA’s Andrew Hastie emerge.

Max Corstorphan

The Coalition wants to extend coal-fired power stations while moving away from renewable energy.

PoliticsCommentsCoalition clings to coal as support crashes

An energy expert has lashed the Coalition's new policy favouring coal and gas over renewables, saying it won't bring power costs down for households.

Lloyd Jones

Anthony Albanese wants more trade deals as his talks with Donald Trump begin paying dividends. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAlbanese aims to scale trade walls after Trump triumph

Australia's place as a middle power on the international stage is the focus of a major speech by the prime minister.

Grace Crivellaro

Donald Trump now says he wants Congress to vote to release the Epstein files. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump urges release of Epstein files

Donald Trump is calling on his fellow Republicans in US Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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