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An Australian surveillance reconnaissance vehicle patrols an operating base in Afghanistan in 2005.

‘Profound insult’: Australian veterans wounded by Trump’s war claims

The US president claimed allied troops stayed back off the front line in Afghanistan, where dozens of Australians were killed in combat and hundreds more were injured.

  • Harriet Alexander

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Pauline Hanson has enjoyed a surge in her personal likeability levels alongside her newest MP, Barnaby Joyce.

Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce zoom up the politicians’ likeability ladder

After years being among the least-liked MPs in the federal parliament, Pauline Hanson enters 2026 in an unusual position – liked by voters.

  • Shane Wright
ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle has been spared jail time.

ATO whistleblower escapes jail time and conviction

Former debt collection officer Richard Boyle exposed allegations of aggressive debt collection practices at the government agency seven years ago.

  • Brittany Busch
Midwinter Ball 2025

There were style stunts at the Midwinter Ball, but you needed a map to find them

The highlight of the evening was the number of guests who emulated Catherine, Princess of Wales.

  • Melissa Singer
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie.

Jacqui Lambie retains Senate spot, holds off challenge from Pauline Hanson’s daughter

The electoral commission has called the Tasmanian Senate race after two of the six spots were in doubt for several weeks.

  • Olivia Ireland
Salmon farming in Tasmania.

Fact check: Does the Tasmanian salmon industry pay tax?

In the charged debate over fish farming, independent senator Jacqui Lambie has Tassal Group, Huon Aquaculture and Petuna firmly in her sights.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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RSL NSW president Mick Bainbridge was a founding partner of the law firm Operational Legal Australia.

RSL NSW president’s firm launches legal action against veterans

Former clients of Mick Bainbridge’s law firm claim they were overcharged for legal advice. The firm is suing them for not paying their fees.

  • Harriet Alexander
Senator Jacqui Lambie said her office has been psychologically scarred by the unfair dismissal case.

Lambie hit with unfair dismissal case from staff member reprimanded over nail painting

Lambie told the Senate a member of her staff regularly turned up late, and once painted their nails at work, then resigned and sued.

  • Olivia Ireland
Senator Jacqui Lambie and Senator David Pocock said the proposed laws heavily favour the major parties.

Getting elected to parliament for less than $800,000? ‘Rubbish’, Lambie says

Independent senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are crucial votes on Labor’s electoral donations bill. They’re not happy with it at the moment.

  • Olivia Ireland
Jacqui Lambie in the Senate in November.

The best – and worst – of 2024: My list isn’t objective, but that’s the fun of it

Here are my top 10, for better or worse.

  • George Brandis