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Hong Kong election under shadow of deadly fire

Hong Kong's legislative election, seen as tightening Beijing's control, proceeds amid scrutiny after a deadly fire killed 159. Analysts question voter turnout as a key barometer of public sentiment.

Victoria's Flawed Voting System Faces Scrutiny

Victoria remains Australia's only state using group voting tickets for its upper house, a system that allows backroom deals to decide elections. Discover the push for reform and who stands to gain or lose.

Labour's first King's Speech unveils radical overhaul

Keir Starmer's Labour government has laid out its sweeping legislative agenda, promising to 'take the brakes off Britain' with reforms to planning, energy and workers' rights in a historic King's Speech.

Trump demands end to Senate filibuster

Former President Donald Trump demands elimination of Senate filibuster, calling it 'death wish' for Republicans as internal party tensions escalate over legislative strategy.

Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing

Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.

The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve

In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.

The Block Finale: Daylesford Home Sells for £1.67M

The Block Australia's spectacular final episode saw a stunning Daylesford property sell for an incredible £1.67 million, delivering massive profits to the winning contestants in a nail-biting auction showdown.

Shelley Craft Reveals Scott Cam's Block Auction Stress

The Block co-host Shelley Craft opens up about the intense pressure and emotional turmoil Scott Cam faces during the show's dramatic auction days, sharing never-before-heard stories from the Channel 9 hit.

The Block: Tearful Breakdown Hints at Shocking Twist

Emotional scenes unfolded on The Block as a contestant's tearful reaction to judges' feedback hinted at a massive shock ahead. Get the exclusive details on the most dramatic moment of the season.

Climate protester storms The Block filming site

Chaos erupted on the set of Channel 9's renovation hit The Block as an environmental activist stormed the building site, demanding urgent climate action and halting production in dramatic scenes.

The Block's Original Homes: 20 Years On

Two decades after Australia's first Block renovation, we reveal the stunning current values and surprising transformations of these iconic properties that launched a television phenomenon.

Scott Cam's Multi-Million Dollar Property Empire

Exclusive look at The Block host Scott Cam's impressive property portfolio worth millions, from his Sydney family home to strategic investments across Australia's property market.

Secret Daylesford Land Hits Property Market

Exclusive reveal of nine premium Daylesford properties hitting the market, featuring luxury homes and development opportunities in one of Australia's most sought-after regions.

The Block's $100k Final Challenge Stuns Contestants

The Block's most dramatic finale yet sees contestants facing their biggest challenge - a high-stakes room reveal with a staggering $100,000 prize that pushed teams to their absolute limits.

Senate Republicans block deepfake regulations

Senate Republicans have thwarted Chuck Schumer's urgent bid to regulate AI-generated deepfakes, raising alarms about election interference and national security threats as political tensions escalate.

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