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From roommates to rivals: how Matt Canavan’s history with Barnaby Joyce could help him defeat One Nation
Matt Canavan's pitch to lead the Nationals rests partly on an unusually intimate knowledge of Barnaby Joyce, his former boss and one-time literal roommate on the campaign trail. The party, facing pressure from One Nation on its right flank, is betting that Canavan's insider understanding of Joyce's populist appeal gives him the tools to win back disaffected voters. It is a rare case of personal history becoming a genuine political asset.
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Former spy boss resigns from antisemitism royal commission
Dennis Richardson, the former head of ASIO, has stepped down from his role leading a royal commission into antisemitism in Australia. His resignation comes amid scrutiny over the government's response to rising antisemitic incidents, including the deadly Bondi terror attack that prompted his initial appointment. The departure raises fresh questions about the inquiry's direction and the Albanese government's handling of a politically sensitive mandate.
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‘Intended to divide’: Porsche-driving middleman behind string of antisemitic attacks in Sydney sentenced to five years’ jail
A Sydney man has been sentenced to five years in jail for coordinating a wave of antisemitic attacks, including the firebombing of a childcare centre and the torching of vehicles. Nicholas James Alexander, described as a financially motivated middleman, admitted to orchestrating the January 2025 attacks, which a magistrate found were deliberately designed to inflame tensions between Jewish and Arab communities. The case underscores the calculated, mercenary nature of the crimes rather than ideological conviction.
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Former spy chief quits royal commission into antisemitism and Bondi attack
Dennis Richardson, former director-general of ASIO, has abruptly resigned as special adviser to the royal commission examining antisemitism and the Bondi Junction terror attack, just two weeks into proceedings. No explanation has been offered by Richardson or the commission, leaving his sudden exit unexplained. The departure raises immediate questions about the stability of an inquiry already under intense public scrutiny.
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Petrol price cap considered in Perth as panic buying takes hold
Fuel retailers in Perth are facing potential government intervention as panic buying drives petrol prices higher amid global economic pressure stemming from the Middle East conflict. Western Australia's government is weighing the use of its rare legislative power to temporarily cap prices at the bowser — a tool few other jurisdictions possess. The move would aim to shield consumers from opportunistic gouging during a period of heightened market volatility.
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