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Bel McRae is The Gold Standard's Australia correspondent. McRae covers Canberra, the states, energy and the border.
After Albanese and Chalmers branded One Nation a danger at Queensland Labor’s conference, Hanson claimed the language invites political violence. The Attorney-General told her to examine her own party instead.
Bel McRae · 2 Sept 2026
ASIC’s Monday review found cash settlements in at least 63 percent of final home claims. IAG and Allianz each used cash in more than 80 percent.
Bel McRae · 31 Aug 2026
Luke Herdegen is One Nation’s first Western Australian lower-house MP after the 29 August 2026 by-election. Labor’s Georgia Tree conceded on 30 August.
Bel McRae · 30 Aug 2026
On 27 August Potentia finished a A$190 million hybrid 10 km northwest of Parkes: 98 MW solar, 20 MW / 40 MWh battery, one GPS, one controller. About 160,000 panels. Zen Energy holds ten years of offtake.
Bel McRae · 30 Aug 2026
Six consortiums were shortlisted on 24 August for early work on trains and the first tunnels. Planning money is $230 million until 2028. Construction is still listed for 2029.
Bel McRae · 30 Aug 2026
St John of God Midland Private Hospital opened 27 August 2026. 123 beds in the old railway workshops. Sixty public beds come back with the move.
Bel McRae · 30 Aug 2026
One Nation previewed coal, gas and a VicGrid strip for VNI West at a Farmers Fightback rally. The formal launch is Monday at Yallourn.
Bel McRae · 30 Aug 2026