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Dad support crucial in calls for parental leave changes

A parenthood advocacy leader has called on the federal government to assess how it funds parental leave and child care amid falling birthrates.

AAP · Sep 22

'They used to sacrifice human beings': Katter blasts shark protections in Hunter visit

The federal MP called those who put shark lives ahead of humans were "psychologically sick".

Newcastle Herald · Jun 23

Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song

Tim Wilson’s take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable ‘performances’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

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Few claims coming for Qld floods, as Katter wants dams

Insurers are yet to see a deluge of claims from the northwest Queensland floods, reflecting the predicament of under-insured farmers and producers.

AAP · Jan 8

PM farewells ‘colourful’ Graham Richardson at state funeral as Labor chooses to forgive and forget

Anthony Albanese says controversial Labor powerbroker was ‘a man of many facets’ as politicians from both sides of aisle pay tribute

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025

Plenty of punch persists in parliament's patriarch

After 50 years of political service, colourful MP Bob Katter has left the option of contesting another election wide open as his official portrait is unveiled.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

MP's unlikely answer for bored footy players and pests

Regional MP Bob Katter has suggested rugby league players should be given guns to help reduce the number of feral pigs and toads in north Queensland.

AAP · Oct 8, 2025

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America’s language of extremity is shocking to Australians. With local radicals on the march, we have to push back

If you’re wondering why you feel emotionally assaulted every time you click a social media app it’s not just due to the content of US news

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025

From rune megaphones to the number 88: Australia’s neo-Nazis have a new look after swastikas banned

The far right have co-opted ancient Norse mythology to create a grab bag of symbols that allow them to continue to signal their white supremacy

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025

Afternoon Update: Katter distances himself from neo-Nazi-linked megaphone; FoI transparency backlash; and ‘cosmic’ algae in Melbourne

The veteran politician was seen speaking into a microphone claimed by the National Socialist Network at the weekend anti-immigration rally in Townsville

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025

Bob Katter in strife for threatening to punch reporter

The tirade of threats Bob Katter unleashed on a TV reporter has landed him in the parliamentary doghouse, with a standards committee asked to investigate.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

Anti-immigration protesters say Australia’s migration is at record highs – but the figures tell a different story

Latest net overseas migration figures are down 37% from recent peak, with experts pointing to misunderstanding of arrivals data

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025

Elon Musk shares post on X with incorrect attendance figures for Australia’s anti-immigration protests

The March for Australia demonstrations were promoted by neo-Nazis, anti-lockdown figures and other fringe groups

The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025

Clashes in Australia’s Melbourne as thousands rally against immigration

Thousands of people rally in cities, including Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane, demanding end to ‘mass migration’.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025

Afternoon Update: hundreds of police join Porepunkah manhunt; PM criticises Katter’s outburst; and inside the world of pigeon racing

On the fourth day of the manhunt for Dezi Freeman, police confirm that a woman arrested and released is his wife

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 29, 2025

Anthony Albanese Slams ‘Wackadoo’ Bob Katter, Says He ‘Needs To Have A Look At Himself’

Meanwhile, Katter's son downplayed yesterday’s outburst because his dad is "not entirely physically threatening".

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2025

Nine demands Bob Katter apologise for ‘aggressive behaviour’ towards reporter and considers legal action

Media company mulling defamation action after independent MP calls reporter Josh Bavas ‘a racist’ for asking a question about Katter’s Lebanese heritage

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

'Deeply personal': Katter triggered by family question

Maverick MP Bob Katter has sparked outrage after threatening to punch a journalist but his son says the veteran had been triggered by a "deeply personal" issue.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025

Severe thunderstorm warning for Porepunkah as manhunt continues – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Groups and communities will hold their own protests in response to planned anti-immigration rallies whose premise has been flatly rejected by political leaders.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Australian politician shakes fist at journalist in angry outburst

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The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Watch moment Australian politician Bob Katter shakes fist at journalist in angry outburst

This is the moment a veteran Australian politician angrily shook his fists and threatened a journalist at a news conference on immigration.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 28, 2025

Bob Katter Threatens Journo Who Asked About His Heritage: ‘I Punch Blokes In The Mouth’

"I have on many occasions punched blokes in the mouth, right? So I’m restraining myself today. Don’t say it. I’m not listening to you. You’re out."

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025

Bob Katter threatens to punch Nine journalist over ‘Lebanese heritage’ comment

Queensland MP says he ‘punches blokes in the mouth’ for comments on his heritage as he backs anti-immigration March for Australia protests at Brisbane press conference

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.

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