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Abandoned Oil Rig Off Western Australia’s Coast Sparks Fears of Environmental Disaster and $200 Million Clean-Up Bill Fishermen and conservationists sound the alarm as Cliff Head oil platform is left to rot after owners Pilot Energy and Triangle Energy go into administration Taxpayers may be forced to foot the massive decommissioning bill, sparking outrage among local communities Fears of environmental disaster as platform’s neglect threatens valuable rock lobster fishery and marine life Government accused of failing to act as concerns over seismic testing and oil exploration in the area remain unresolved The Cliff Head oil platform, a hulking mass of…

‘No More, Not on My Watch’: Heartbroken Community Demands Action After 17-Year-Old Girl’s Alleged Domestic Violence Murder in Remote Northern Territory A 17-year-old girl from Galiwin’ku was allegedly murdered in a domestic violence incident, leaving her community in mourning and sparking calls for action. The girl, who cannot be named for cultural reasons, was found dead on Elcho Island with blunt force injuries, and a 34-year-old man has been charged with her murder. East Arnhem Regional Council members have united to urge residents to speak out against domestic violence, saying the community can no longer afford to wait for someone…

‘A Slap in the Face’: Victorian Coalition’s $180m Hospital Pledge for Mildura Sparks Outrage as West Gippsland Gets $850m New Hospital Mildura community group Build the Base slams Coalition’s ‘watered-down’ promise, citing ‘complex needs’ and ‘remoteness’ West Gippsland to receive brand-new $850m hospital, while Mildura gets $180m redevelopment Opposition Leader Jess Wilson defends decision, saying election commitments are ‘not static’ and ‘things changed’ Nationals MP Jade Benham blames ‘less money’ for reduced pledge, despite growing population and ‘complex’ needs The Victorian Coalition’s pledge to invest $180 million in redeveloping the Mildura Base Public Hospital has sparked outrage among the local…

EXCLUSIVE: Labor’s ‘United Front’ Cracks as Party Veterans Sound Alarm on Government’s Failures and Rising Populism Labor’s national conference showcases a united front, but critics warn of a “monoculture” that ignores growing discontent among Australians Prominent party veterans, including former ACTU leader Bill Kelty and ex-Queensland Premier Peter Beattie, slam government’s handling of key issues, from taxes to infrastructure Experts warn that Labor’s strategy for retaining power may not be enough to counter the rise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, fueled by “charlatan populism” and a wall of money As the party gears up for the 2028 federal election, its…

One Nation’s Shocking Rise in Victoria: Can the Coalition and Labor Survive the Coming Election Tsunami? One Nation is polling strongly in Victoria, with at least a quarter of voters supporting the party, according to recent polls. The party’s rise is being driven by frustration with the major parties, particularly in rural and regional areas where traditional industries are in decline. The four state seats in Gippsland are seen as particularly vulnerable to a One Nation campaign, with the seat of Morwell dubbed “ground zero” for the party’s support. One Nation’s lack of policies is not seen as a major…