View in browser 27th August 2026

Good evening CVELU,  Fiery clash sinks Hanson’s bid for One Nation-Nationals deal Pauline Hanson’s partnership pitch to the Nationals spectacularly backfired, as Albo came under fire both inside and outside the National Bush Summit in Dubbo. HOW IT UNFOLDED. READ MORE   ‘Unchecked corporate greed’: Energy war erupts over Australia’s power future Anthony Albanese, Chris Minns, Peter Malinauskas and Matt Canavan have clashed over coal, nuclear and renewables as the botching of Australia’s energy transition is exposed at the ... READ MORE   GST ‘rort’ sparks state revolt against Albanese State premiers have accused Anthony Albanese of getting the GST carve-up wrong, warning poorer communities will suffer. READ MORE   ‘A housing crisis’: Premier rejects migration blame Two Labor premiers have contradicted each other on migration at the National Bush Summit, exposing a deepening rift just as Albo prepares to unveil his overhaul. READ MORE   Hanson blows up at Canavan: ‘Stop knocking me’ One Nation’s Pauline Hanson said the conservative side of politics should work together to defeat Labor, but didn’t like Nationals’ Matt Canavan’s response at the Bush Summit. READ MORE   News update Alleged rapist ex-charity boss requests overseas travel A Gold Coast charity founder facing numerous rape and sexual assault charges has asked a magistrate to allow him to go on a 26-day overseas trip to Germany, Spain and Hong Kong. READ MORE   Truckie facing stalking, coercive control charges A Gold Coast truck driver is currently before the court accused of domestic violence offences against two separate women including coercive control, unlawful stalking and wilful da... READ MORE   ‘Totally crushed’: Car slams into light pole on northern Gold Coast Emergency services have responded to a serious single-vehicle accident on a major Gold Coast road that left a light pole blocking lanes of traffic.