Truck driver dies after crash with regional train A truck driver has died following a collision with a V/Line train in Geelong. AAP · Apr 2, 2023
Fears for the future of the Liberal Party as factional infighting blamed for resounding Aston by-election defeat Political experts say the Liberal Party's resounding defeat at the Aston by-election is a result of factional infighting and internal issues that's led to a "monumental shift" as voters abandon the Coalition in droves. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
Unionists should ‘bank the wins’ in new Brexit trading deal, says Julian Smith The DUP is currently blocking devolution at Stormont in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements. The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023
Liberals vow to rebuild in wake of Aston by-election Peter Dutton maintains the Liberals will never give in after a disastrous result in the Aston by-election, which was widely considered a test of his leadership. AAP · Apr 1, 2023
No 10 welcomes Varadkar’s talk of ‘compromises’ on Northern Ireland Protocol Downing Street said it had ‘always felt it was possible to enact the protocol in a way that was flexible’. The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023
One in five of all families face having their benefits cut in 200 Tory seats New research shows the scale of the disaster hitting not just Brits on benefits, but the MPs they could turf out of office if Liz Truss goes ahead with plans to cut benefits Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022
Liz Truss’s plans branded ‘inept madness’ amid Tory concerns over market chaos Divisions are emerging in the Conservatives, after the Chancellor’s mini-budget prompted turmoil in the markets and talk of a financial crisis Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2022
Former Conservative cabinet minister condemns tax cut for the rich as ‘wrong’ A former Conservative cabinet minister has called the government’s mini budget announcing tax cuts for the rich “wrong”. Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022
5 Tory meltdowns after MPs forced to leave UK Government Liz Truss has continued a long Tory tradition of sacking Cabinet members who her team views as potentially disloyal. Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022
Victorian MPs pay tribute to Labor’s Jane Garrett Single yellow rose placed on former minister’s seat in upper house while family look on The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2022
Farewell Josh Kennedy, who lays claim to being the greatest ever West Coast Eagle When the Eagles traded Chris Judd for Josh Kennedy in 2007, only their wildest dreams could have conjured the career the superstar forward would have, writes Greig Johnston. ABC News · Aug 2, 2022
Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee 'mind blown' as show is mentioned in UK parliament debate Julian Smith MP referenced the “brilliant Derry Girls finale” during a parliamentary debate on Tuesday Irish Mirror · May 25, 2022
Ex-cabinet minister urges government to pause over Troubles amnesty plans Julian Smith says he is ‘deeply uncomfortable’ with proposed legislation The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
Former NI secretary urges Government to look again at Troubles investigations Julian Smith warned of an ‘unfair cut-off point’. The Independent UK · May 24, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2022 Pain, glory, concussion: former AFL players and their families speak out about league inaction Unable to live normal lives due to brain injuries sustained on the field, some ex-athletes are asking: where is the support?
ABC News · Mar 30, 2022 Key moments as Melbourne, and the world, said 'see you later' to cricket great Shane Warne As friends of Shane Warne shared anecdotes, recalled fond memories and poked fun at some of the charismatic cricket legend's antics, his enthusiasm for living well and lifting those around him remained a constant theme.
ABC News · Mar 28, 2022 Shane Warne was a cricket star, but his famous friends most remember him for his 'big heart' The rolling out of the red carpet for Shane Warne was a natural consequence of his immense talent on the cricket pitch. But behind the scenes, he forged deep and real friendships with some of the world's biggest names.
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2022 Sir Keir Starmer led into police car after protesters surround him shouting abuse and Savile slurs Tory MPs have urged Boris Johnson to withdraw his Savile comment directed at the Labour leader in the wake of the incident