Teal Independent's $2.26m Campaign Sets Spending Record
Nicolette Boele spent over $2.2 million to secure Bradfield by just 26 votes, with Climate 200 providing nearly $700,000 in donations during Australia's record-breaking 2025 election.
Category : Westminster
Albanese Compares Coalition Chaos to Reality TV Break-Up
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese likened the Coalition's disarray to a messy reality TV break-up, but faces critical tests on inflation, emissions, and AI ahead of the next election.
Mistrust and Fear After Perth Bomb Scare
A homemade bomb threat at a Perth Invasion Day rally has sparked criticism of police and media responses, highlighting ongoing racism and violence faced by First Nations communities.
Van driver admits killing KCL student in campus crash
Christopher Jackson has admitted causing the death of physics student Aalia Mahomed by dangerous driving at King's College London's Strand campus last year.
Starmer: Mandelson Must Quit Lords Over Epstein Emails
Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for Peter Mandelson to resign from the House of Lords following revelations he forwarded government emails to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as business secretary.
Emma Caldwell Family: No Evidence Shutdown in Inquiry
The family of Emma Caldwell, murdered by serial rapist Iain Packer in 2005, met the public inquiry chairman, urging no evidence shutdown in the police handling probe.
Epstein Case Review Over, Victims' Attorney Criticises DoJ
Deputy US Attorney General Todd Blanche states the review of the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case is complete, while victims' attorney Jennifer Freeman accuses the government of mishandling files and protecting perpetrators.
Mandelson Resigns from Labour Over Epstein Links
Peter Mandelson resigns from the Labour party following revelations of financial ties and lobbying advice linked to Jeffrey Epstein, with emails and documents exposing their ongoing relationship.
Rightwing Populist Wins Costa Rica Presidency
Laura Fernández of the Sovereign People party wins Costa Rica's presidential election by a landslide, promising to tackle drug violence and continuing the nation's rightward political shift.
Defunding Oligarchy Must Become Governance Standard
Analysis of how Trump's presidency enriched billionaires through subsidies and deregulation while cutting social programs, calling for concrete anti-corruption measures.
Starmer Urges Lords to Strip Mandelson of Peerage
Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for urgent modernisation of House of Lords disciplinary procedures to remove Peter Mandelson following revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Bangladesh Jails Ex-PM Hasina and Labour MP Siddiq
Bangladesh sentences former PM Sheikh Hasina to 10 years and her niece, Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to 4 years in a corruption case over land plots. Both deny charges, with Labour rejecting the verdict.
Man Hospitalised After Chingford Mount Stabbing
A man in his 30s was rushed to a major trauma centre after being stabbed on Albert Crescent in East London. Police confirm his injuries are not life-threatening.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder of Teenager
Serial killer Steve Wright pleads guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, adding to his five previous convictions from 2006.
UK Payments to Ditch EU Rules in FCA Merger, Says PSR Boss
The head of the UK's Payments System Regulator says merging with the Financial Conduct Authority will allow shedding of cumbersome European regulations, amid industry calls for faster payments reform.
Starmer Scared of Burnham, Says Lord
Keir Starmer's decision to block Andy Burnham from a by-election reveals weak leadership and fear of northern influence, sparking predictions of his political demise.
Steve Wright Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder of Teen
Serial killer Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 murder of 17-year-old Victoria Hall at the Old Bailey, marking his first admission of any killings.
Steve Wright Pleads Guilty to 1999 Murder of Victoria Hall
Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright, already serving a whole-life sentence for five murders, has pleaded guilty to the 1999 killing of 17-year-old Victoria Hall, his sixth victim.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder in Guilty Plea
Serial killer Steve Wright, known as the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, marking his sixth murder conviction.
City Leads UK Fraud Fight as Crime Hits 44% of Total
Fraud now accounts for 44% of all UK crime, with the City of London Police spearheading the national response through the new Report Fraud service and strategic partnerships.
Labour's Reform UK Dilemma: Threat or Tory Sequel?
Keir Starmer warns Reform UK represents an unprecedented danger to Britain, yet his own party's messaging portrays Nigel Farage's movement as merely 'Tories: the sequel'.
Bernardi to Lead One Nation Ticket in SA Election
Former Liberal senator Cory Bernardi will head Pauline Hanson's One Nation ticket in the upcoming South Australian state election, marking a significant political shift.
Man Jailed for TikTok Motorbike Theft Video
Cosworth Flemming, 21, from Burnley, has been sentenced to nine months in detention after posting a TikTok video showing him stealing a motorbike. The judge condemned his actions.
Mandelson's Fall: Impact on McSweeney's Labour?
Lord Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour amid Epstein fallout, sparking debate on political ramifications and peerage implications in UK politics.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Payments
Labour grandee Peter Mandelson resigns party membership after Epstein files reveal payments to him and his husband, deepening political scandal.
Mandelson Pushed JP Morgan to Lobby Against UK Banker Tax
Lord Peter Mandelson advised Jeffrey Epstein that JP Morgan should 'mildly threaten' the UK Treasury over a 50% supertax on banker bonuses, according to newly released Epstein files.
Mandelson Quits Labour Over Epstein Files
Former minister Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour to avoid 'further embarrassment' following Epstein files release, while British artists triumph at Grammys.
Victorian Opposition Leader Pulls Out of Barnaby Joyce Event
Jess Wilson withdraws from Across Victoria Alliance conference after Premier Jacinta Allan criticises her appearance alongside One Nation's Barnaby Joyce.
Unpacking Gullibility and Xenophobia in National Character
An analysis exploring whether societal traits like gullibility and xenophobia are sudden developments or deeply ingrained historical patterns in national identity.
Littleproud Survives Challenge, Coalition Talks Loom
Nationals leader David Littleproud survives leadership challenge by Colin Boyce, schedules crucial talks with Liberal counterpart Sussan Ley to reunite Coalition.
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