International New ‘hate speech’ rules for NSW schools could stifle classroom discussions about Gaza, teachers warn Premier says code of conduct is ‘not an attack on freedom of speech … or concern about Palestinians and innocent civilians in Gaza’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew “hate speech” guidelines under which school staff could be more easily sacked for comments in and outside the classroom could silence discussion of the killing in Gaza in New South Wales schools, teachers and legal experts say.The […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Campaign group behind attack ads on Labor, Greens and teal candidates was funded by coal industry lobby Australians for Prosperity received most of its funding last financial year from Coal Australia, according to disclosures made to the Australian Electoral CommissionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA campaign group that attacked Labor, the Greens and teal independent candidates at the last federal election was almost entirely funded by a coal industry lobby group, analysis of political disclosures reveals.Australians for Prosperity received $3.89m in total […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International ‘We never would have bought’: Australian mortgage holders feel the pain as interest rates rise again The RBA’s widely anticipated decision marks the end of the shortest rate-cutting cycle in the reserve’s modern history, hitting mortgagees hardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the RBA lifted the official interest rate on Tuesday, one regional New South Wales couple said the dream of building a home has turned into a financial “hustle” they no longer want to maintain.After the pair, 25 and 26, […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Australian influencer’s illegal crypto gambling ads permitted by Meta despite Acma warning of $2.4m fine Online streamer Dinah promoted Rainbet to her 820,000 followers, despite the regulator warning ‘significant penalties’ were at stakeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMeta failed to act on nearly a dozen reports against an Australian influencer with more than 800,000 followers on Instagram promoting illegal offshore crypto-gambling, despite the regulator warning influencers they could face fines of up […] todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Son of Norway’s crown princess hears details of rape charges in trial rattling royal family Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International Russia hits Ukraine energy sites in ‘most powerful blow’ so far this year The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
insert_link International ‘I was thinking about mum’: Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Last US-Russia nuclear treaty is expiring: Does it really matter? The New START treaty, which limits strategic nuclear weapons, is to expire this week.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Trump-Petro meeting: Just how icy are US-Colombia relations? Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 amid tensions over drug trafficking.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
