The Latest Breaking News from Sophie Scamps

Online newspaper gives one of its biggest advertisers the chance to outline his dim view of Temu. Plus: Peter Greste story gets the film treatment

Adam Bandt wants the government to scrap offshore gas protections in exchange for passing emission standards, more than a quarter of houses in the eastern states were paid for with cash last year, and Bronwyn Bishop apologises (again).

Former Howard government minister agrees to apologise on Sharri Markson’s program after threat of legal action

Anthony Albanese has launched a full-throated attack against the coalition after it loudly complained and then quickly capitulated over changes to tax cuts.

More than 95% of low-nutrition products using targeted ads would be banned in countries such as Mexico, George Institute says

World ‘staring into the abyss’, UN special rapporteur says, as Israel’s foreign minister acknowledges growing international pressure for ceasefire

An independent MP is spearheading a push for Australia to wrap up its native forest logging practice, with fears iconic animals will continue being killed.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has called for ‘steps towards a ceasefire’ in the Israel-Hamas war as the ‘harrowing’ number of dead civilians grows, and former Labor and Liberal environment ministers sign up to independent MP Sophie Scamps’ push for a total ban on native forest logging.

Robert Hill, Peter Garrett and former state ministers back teal MP Sophie Scamps’ call on all governments to work together on transition

Minister Tanya Plibersek should strengthen ‘trigger’ protection to ensure projects are assessed for impact on water resources

Crossbenchers have asked federal parliament to better regulate major gas projects to protect Australian water resources.