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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Pauline Hanson calling for more flexibility on superannuation

Pauline Hanson has called for an end to compulsory super, and claimed Australians should be able to access their money sooner. One Nation has previously called for workers to be able to unlock their superannuation funds to buy a family home, with caveats. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson …

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australian rental prices increasing to more than half of median take-home pay

Over in Australia, new data shows renting a unit now costs more than half the median take-home pay of a single worker in every capital city. Data shows northern WA, the Gold Coast and Sydney were the most expensive places to rent, but even cheaper places like Adelaide would cost workers more than …

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on what the recent Western Australia by-election results mean for One Nation's future

The Secret Harbour by-election has just wrapped up, and the result is sending shockwaves through the rest of Australia. One Nation's Luke Herdegen emerged victorious on Saturday - the first seat One Nation's won from Labor since the 1998 Queensland state election. Australian correspondent Oliver …

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Government looking to fine social media companies over teen ban

Social media companies could be facing hefty fines if they don't do enough to keep under-16s off their sites under a new bill, according to the Australian Government. The fines would be aimed at sites like TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, and the bill is designed to boost the eSafety Commission’s i…

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the new reports revealing Australian cars are stolen for parts to send to Iran and Russia

New data from the Insurance Council of Australia has revealed the latest stats around car theft, as well as a growing black market propped up by sanctions. Organised crime groups are reportedly stealing Australian cars and stripping them down to sell off the parts in Iran and Russia. Australian c…

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Minister Tony Burke announcing plans to reduce migration in Australia

Over in Australia, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is looking to crack down on migration and increase deportations. Harsher terms for overstayers and a backpacked ballot were among the ideas Burke expressed interest in as part of this overhaul. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the m…

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Aussie singer John Farnham missing his own tribute concert amid health issues

The health of iconic Australian singer John Farnham has deteriorated, and he recently missed a concert event performed in his honour. A tribute concert at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena went ahead over the weekend to raise funds for Head and Neck Cancer Australia, but Farnham was unable to attend.  …

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on OpenAI hacking Australian Medicare data portal

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recently revealed that an OpenAI agent hacked into an Australian Medicare data portal in June of this year. Albanese explained that the AI agent got unauthorised access to the Medicare portal when it was conducting research into medical spending, and it t…

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on NSW raising concerns over rise in unapproved peptide usage

New data from NSW Health shows there's an increase in hospitalisations because of unregulated peptides, and it's prompted concerns among experts. Peptides have seen a boost in popularity thanks to social media, with many people turning to them to boost muscle mass and reduce the impact of aging. …

Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the investigations taking place into attack on MP

There's shock and outrage across Australia, after an MP was struck by a vehicle yesterday. Helen Haines has lost a leg and is still in a critical condition after the attack outside her Victoria electorate office, described by police as 'deliberate'. Reports claim police have 43 year old anti-logg…