The Late Debate

The BBC says there are too many dogs getting around in Western nations, Donald Trump unveils plans for his presidential library. Plus, theatre goers now can't watch Romeo and Juliet without first being given a trigger warning.

The son of Dezi Freeman lashes out at people celebrating his father's death, an English football team issues a grovelling apology to emotionally scarred fans. Plus, the Pope warns the Trump administration that God will not answer their prayers.

A former Brisbane Lions player becomes the first openly gay past or present player, the Church of England enthrones the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. Plus, lefties lose their minds over the latest instalment of Harry Potter.

Should the AFL be financially responsible for players who experience life-altering consequences from serious head knocks? Plus, do gays and lesbians really need their own housing developments?

Greens Senator Mahreen Faruqi defends Muslims who abused the PM during last week's visit to Lakemba Mosque. Plus, the National Trust is worried that people from non-English backgrounds don't feel welcome in the countryside.

A new study shows one in three Victorians want to leave, while the NRL is highly multicultural the AFL is becoming less so. Plus, a UK council offers its staff counselling in advance of a visit by Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage.

Australian parents are increasingly leaving their estates to charity rather than to their kids. Plus, a respected judge warns that the inability of Australian schools to deal with bullying is giving rise to the next generation of criminals.

A new study finds Muslims in the UK are five times more likely to have a positive view of the Iranian regime. Plus, the BBC invites a man who identifies as a woman to discuss his experience of misogyny on a program called "Women's Hour".

Has Victorian Liberal Leader Jess Wilson finally found her groove? Her latest attack video on the Allan Labor government certainly strikes the right note. Plus, are governments about to lower speed limits in a desperate bid to cope with the fuel crisis?

Calls for the UK Government to replace the image of Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes with a picture of a rat. Has the ban on smoking gone too far? Plus, the Oscars go woke.

Grace Tame has cancelled all speaking engagements for 2026 claiming she's the victim of a national smear campaign, CNN forced to apologise again. Plus, the British government announces it will replace Sir Winston Churchill on bank notes.

Clive Palmer announces he will run for office at the next election. Plus, the state Labor government is now using taxpayer money to pay people who had agreed to sit on public boards as volunteers.

The Victorian government to pay businesses $50m compensation for losses suffered during Covid. Plus, a decision by the British government to pause the prescription of cross sex hormones for children experiencing gender dysphoria.

Outrage in Victoria after the Jacinta Allan government announces a tax on people wanting to look at rock formations. Plus, the relationship between Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer goes from frosty to even frostier.

Angus Taylor has been warned that if he doesn't do a preference deal with One Nation, he'll suffer an even bigger backlash from conservative voters. Plus, the plot thickens surrounding Jacinta Allan's sudden popularity on Instagram.

Why is the Victorian government paying Aboriginal groups so much more than anyone else to undertake back burning? Plus, NSW Premier Chris Minns cancels a Ramadan dinner after a Sydney mayor accuses him of having a fetish for attacking Muslims.

Andrew Hastie says the rules-based order is dead. But was it ever alive? Plus, a Sydney banker objects to a $1.7b wind farm development because it would produce psychological harm and spiritual distress.

Australian Islamic groups announce special events to honour the martyrdom of Iran's Ayatollah. Plus, Penny Wong succeeds in having One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson censured for a comment she made on Sky News about Muslims.

A reality TV contestant has been slammed for insisting he wants a traditional marriage. Is he a dangerous misogynist? Or are people over-reacting?

Why is the NSW government creating a 250-strong rapid response unit to protect places of worship and community events? Plus, Alex Antic has released a hilarious statement detailing exactly what went on during a meeting with Cory Bernardi.

The Prime Minister has been evacuated from The Lodge after a threat to his safety, police have not yet disclosed what that threat was. Plus, Newsom pushes the Democratic Party to be 'more culturally normal' if they want to win.

The number of poorly performing school graduates enrolling to become teachers is growing. Plus, divorce lawyers warn that people are increasingly using AI in the Family Court to manipulate evidence against their former partners.

Former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, NSW Police Commissioner issues an apology to Muslim leaders. Plus, university students in the UK get compensation for not receiving the in-class tuition they paid for during the pandemic.

Former Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has blasted the Albanese Government's economic record. Plus, will Pauline Hanson's comments on Muslims affect her standing in the polls?

The team give their take on the newly minted shadow cabinet. Has Angus Taylor built a government in waiting or just a waiting room? Plus, an unusual cheating scandal is threatening to derail the Winter Olympics, find out why tonight.

NSW schools will ditch their zero-tolerance approach to bullies and offer them counselling rather than suspension. Plus, the Trump administration in talks to take a man who burnt a Koran.

Israel's President is in Melbourne but unable to visit the firebombed Adass Synagogue due to security concerns. Plus, You won't believe which country the UN has just appointed to promote democracy and gender equality.

The CFMEU accused of massive corruption, including hiring strippers as cleaners so they could perform for workers. Plus, the university debating society that won't debate people it disagrees with.

The curious case of the Parliament House condoms. Despite Malcolm Turnbull's bonk ban eight years ago rubbers are being provided in Parliament House changing rooms, just not to men.

The Greens are spending more than $2m renovating their parliamentary boardroom. Plus, Op Shop volunteers are outraged after $200,000 they raised for hospital equipment was spent on artwork for the hospital's foyer.

The politicisation of our children continues, with Australian school teachers encouraging each other to push Aboriginal rights issues in the classroom. Plus, the AUKUS defence pact. Could it sink?

Could Clive Palmer save the Nationals? State of Origin football, NSW v Queensland set to be played in New Zealand. Plus, hundreds of thousands of people let down after realising the conjoined twins they'd followed on social media were never real. 

Reports China demanded the approval for a massive new embassy in London before UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing. Plus, an AI agent admits it would kill a human to stop being shut down.

Despite the Coalition's shocking result at last year's federal election, they significantly outspent Labor on their campaign. Plus, the singers and other celebrities at the Grammys couldn't help but indulge their left-wing fancies. 

Research shows self-service checkouts encourage us to buy more, could they be responsible for excessive spending? Plus, Donald Trump has an unusual ally in the rapper Nicki Minaj and he's hung a photo of himself with Vladimir Putin in the White House. 

A high-flying Brisbane boss has laid it on the line for potential job applicants. Plus, a scientist working on a major defence project here in Australia has also worked on military projects in, you guessed it, China.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison says Muslim preachers should require a licence to teach Islam, NSW Opposition Leader Kelly Sloane's plan to save masculinity. Plus, Kanye West apologises for antisemitism but are we buying his excuse?

Computer says no as job seekers vent their frustration, more virtue signalling on our day of national pride. Plus, a daredevil scales skyscraper without any rope.

Outrage in QLD as a private school bans mullets, the tide is turning for One Nation. Plus, a close encounter with bull shark caught on camera.

Coalition chaos as the Nationals' front bench quits en masse, young travellers exploiting renting loopholes. Plus, David Beckham breaks his silence. 

Potential kill switches found in chinese-built buses, The Beckham family feud allegations laid bare. Plus, scientists reassess the intelligence of cows.

Snake catchers in Victoria are rebelling against Nanny State laws, UK surfers are worried that a wind turbine would kill their waves. Plus, Sydney sees its third shark attack in two days.

Australian Dakar Rally champion says he's going to continue the race despite crashing and breaking his collarbone, a speed sign war erupts in Melbourne. Plus, the hate speech bill receives backlash.

Jacinta Allan heckled by angry bushfire victims, Peter Dutton has been raised as a surprising possible replacement as Australia's Ambassador to the US. Plus, Virgin Airlines says it will be extending its controversial pets in cabins trial on flights.

The toy maker Mattel has launched an autistic Barbie doll. Plus, Tim Walz, who last week announced he'd be retiring from politics at the end of the year, has unveiled his plans for the rest of his term as Governor of Minnesota.

A Greens councillor thinks its not enough that his council donated $22,000 to the enviro-activist group Rising Tide that keeps blocking ports. Plus, skinny is back if the Golden Globes today were anything to go by.

One Nation surges to record levels and is tied with the Coalition on primary vote, the PM tries to "gaslight" Australia into thinking he wanted a Royal Commission. Plus, a US father goes viral after admitting he hates spending time with his kids.

A teenager died of a drug overdose after ChatGPT taught him how to take drugs. Plus, a disturbing mural has appeared at a Sydney train station depicting an Aboriginal girl stabbing a white coloniser to death.

Migrants are posting tutorials on social media for how people can smuggle themselves illegally into the UK. Plus, the last victim of the Bondi massacre, Peter Meagher, was farewelled today at a moving ceremony in St Mary's Cathedral.

There are rumours Albanese is going to backflip and call a Royal Commission. Will this be enough to save his credibility? Plus, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcotrafficking charges.