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One Nation has emerged as Australia’s most popular party on the primary vote, overtaking Anthony Albanese’s Labor government after a shock by-election victory in Western Australia and a week of confusion over its migration policy. The latest Newspoll, published by The Australian on Monday, put Pauline Hanson’s party on 30 per cent, narrowly ahead of Labor on 29 per cent. The Coalition remained in third place on 19 per cent, while the Greens slipped to 13 per cent. The result marks a significant rise for One Nation, which has capitalised on voter frustration with the established parties and concerns about…

A long-running dispute over a secluded Georgia retreat owned by descendants of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler has divided the family, as some heirs challenge a proposed land exchange that could determine who controls the property in future. High Point, a seven-home compound on the northern tip of Cumberland Island, has served as a private holiday sanctuary for the Candler family since the 1930s. The National Park Service is now considering a deal that would give family members permanent rights to part of the site in return for other land on the island. The proposed exchange has alarmed David Ball and…

Jessica Mauboy has disclosed that it cost $50,000 to secure Snoop Dogg for her 2010 single Get ’Em Girls. The Australian singer revealed the figure during an appearance on The Mitch Churi Chat Show, after being asked how much she had paid to feature the American rapper on the track. “50K. That’s a bargain,” Mauboy replied, adding that the sum had secured more than a guest verse. She said Snoop Dogg also contributed to the music video, attended studio sessions and appeared in person for the project. Mauboy recalled that he arrived with his entourage and a Winnebago, where fried…

Manchester United’s controversial second goal against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford was examined by Match of the Day pundits Ellen White and Shay Given after Harry Maguire appeared to handle the ball in the build-up. With the score level at 1-1, Maguire’s effort from the edge of the area struck Jacob Greaves and deflected into the Ipswich goal in the 56th minute. The goal was initially awarded as an own goal, prompting a lengthy review by the video assistant referee. Despite replays appearing to show the ball hitting Maguire’s hand, referee Craig Pawson’s decision was upheld. The goal was allowed…

A two-year-old girl was revived after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool during her birthday party at an apartment complex in Cobb County, Georgia. Guests discovered the child floating in the pool at Stadium Walk Apartments on Circle 75 Parkway on Saturday evening. Emergency services were called at about 9.17pm. Bystanders pulled the girl from the water and began performing CPR. She regained consciousness before officers from the Cobb County Police Department and emergency medical technicians from Marietta Fire arrived. The child was taken to a local children’s hospital for further assessment. Her identity and updated condition have not…

Australian prisoner Oscar Jenkins has described surviving for four days in a trench with a broken arm before being captured by Russian forces, in his first interview since he was sentenced to 13 years in prison after fighting for Ukraine. The former Melbourne teacher said he lost contact with his unit during a chaotic operation in Russian-controlled territory and remained hidden with limited sleep, food and water. He said a drone dropped a grenade, leaving him with a broken arm and an injured leg. “There were drones – a drone dropped a grenade,” Jenkins said in the interview, conducted inside…

Dolly Parton has been laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, following a private family funeral in Nashville. The country music icon died on Tuesday, August 25, aged 80, after what her publicist described as a brief battle with cancer. She died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/87156f3e6a1547b88bf414529b644ad3)) Her funeral was held three days later at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, where Dean was buried after his death in March 2025, aged 82. The service was kept private, in line with plans for an intimate gathering for close family. Nashville television station WSMV…

Match of the Day pundit Ellen White described Bruno Fernandes as “unbelievable” after the Manchester United midfielder’s hat-trick inspired a 5-2 comeback victory over Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. United fell behind when Leif Davis gave Ipswich an early lead, but Fernandes levelled shortly before half-time to settle an initially uneasy home crowd. The Portugal international then put Manchester United ahead from the penalty spot after the interval before completing his hat-trick with a third finish in a decisive spell for the hosts. Jacob Greaves’ own goal extended United’s advantage, while Bryan Mbeumo added a fifth. Ipswich scored a late…

A 27-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute with his brother in Woodbridge, Virginia, police said. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to a home in the 4600 block of Whitaker Place at about 6.12am on Sunday, August 30. They found Maliek Raykwon Harrington inside the property with multiple stab wounds to his upper body. Police officers gave him first aid before he was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Investigators said an argument between the two family members escalated and a knife was used during the altercation. Harrington’s…

James Hird has backed the Brisbane Lions to overcome an undermanned Sydney Swans side when the teams meet in their AFL qualifying final at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, September 5. The Swans will be without five players stood down for the remainder of the 2026 season: Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon. The players were suspended by Sydney after the club found they had breached its standards following an alleged incident at a Melbourne hotel. Victoria Police are investigating the matter, although no player had been interviewed at the time of the latest…