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Liberal Angus Taylor has resigned from Sussan Ley's shadow ministry ahead of an expected leadership challenge.The outgoing Shadow Defence Minister walked into Ms Ley's office just after seven-PM to hand in his resignation.Speaking to reporters, Mr Taylor said the Liberals are at their weakest point since World War Two, he says that's a confronting reality the party cannot ignore.Canadian authorities believe a woman is responsible for a mass shooting in British Columbia that's left ten people dead, including the shooter.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say eight people were killed at a high school in the small town of Tumbler Ridge - while two others were found dead at a nearby home.Police say they're are investigating how the victims are connected to the shooter, and the motive remains unclear.There will be a large police presence in Melbourne tomorrow, ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit - following days of activism around the country and a violent police crackdown on protesters in Sydney.The Victorian Supreme Court has granted police special powers to search people and vehicles in areas visited by the President.Deputy police Commissioner Bob Hill says these special powers will not relate to a planned protest in front of Flinders Street Station. 

Supporters of Angus Taylor say he's preparing to quit the federal Opposition front bench, to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership.Mr Taylor has not made any public statements this week, but his backers have been encouraging him to move against Ms Ley before parliament rises tomorrow.Conservatives are agitating for change, after weeks of chaos and infighting, combined with a string of poor polls.Canadian authorities believe a woman is responsible for a mass shooting in British Columbia that's left ten people dead, including the shooter.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say eight people were killed at a high school in the small town of Tumbler Ridge - while two others were found dead at a nearby home.Police say they're are investigating how the victims are connected to the shooter, and the motive remains unclear.There will be a large police presence in Melbourne tomorrow, ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit -- following days of activism around the country and a violent police crackdown on protesters in Sydney.The Victorian Supreme Court has granted police special powers to search people and vehicles in areas visited by the President.Deputy police Commissioner Bob Hill says these special powers will not relate to a planned protest in front of Flinders Street Station. 

Police in Canada say a mass shooting in the western province of British Columbia has left at least ten people dead, and dozens injured.They say six of those killed were found in a high school in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, about a thousand kilometres north of Vancouver.Two others were found in a house in the town and another died on the way to hospital, according to authorities.Police also say the suspected shooter, who is a woman, appears to have died from a self-inflicted injury.The Israeli president has described his visit to Australia as very emotional.Isaac Herzog has been greeted with a ceremonial welcome at Government House in Canberra and has visited the Israeli Embassy.He's now arrived at Parliament house, where he's been met with a large crowd of protesters chanting loudly from the lawns.The Australian Border Force says it took ten days between intercepting the attempted importation of a child-like sex doll and executing a search warrant at the home of a Perth man, now convicted over planning to abduct a child.The ABF and WA Police began an investigation in mid-2024 when Jason William Forbes tried to import the doll into the country.It led to a search warrant being executed at Forbe's home in the southern Perth suburb of Baldivis where they found extensive research and planning relating to the abduction of a child, including modifications to his home and vehicle.

Canadian authorities say a shooting at a school and home in British Columbia has left ten people dead, including the suspect.Six people were found dead inside the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, two others at a local residence and another person died while being transported to hospital.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police says more than 25 people are injured, including two with life-threatening injuries.The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he's raised the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom with the Israeli president during talks this morning.Ms Frankcom was among seven aid workers killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, which the Israeli Defence Force described as a "grave mistake" caused by "mistaken identity".Her family has called for an independent investigation, and says no-one has been held accountable for the deaths.US authorities have confirmed they've detained person for questioning in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.The 84-year-old mother of US Today Show host Savannah Guthrie has been missing from her Arizona home for 10 days.Police believe she was abducted.Earlier today the FBI released photos and videos of a masked person appearing to tamper with a security camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door, on the night she disappeared. 

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of popular US television host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared on February 1. 

Hundreds of people have gathered on the lawns in front of Parliament House in Canberra to protest the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.Several federal politicians have joined the crowd, including ACT senator David Pocock and Greens leader Larissa Waters.As with other visits of international leaders, the Israeli flag is flying side-by-side next to the Australian flag on flag poles in front of Parliament House.Several in the crowd are holding Palestinian flags and posters with anti-Israel slogans.Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg says any frontbenchers plotting against leader Sussan Ley should resign today.Liberal MP Angus Taylor is expected to resign from the frontbench as soon as today, paving the way to mount a leadership challenge against Ms Ley.Senator Bragg says he believes Ms Ley still holds a majority and that she should be allowed to get on with her job.Multiple US media outlets are reporting that a person has been detained for questioning in relation to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.The 84-year-old mother of American Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie has been missing from her Arizona home for 10 days.Police believe she was abducted.Earlier today the FBI released photos and footage of a person appearing to tamper with a security camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door, around the time she disappeared. 

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has arrived in Canberra where he'll meet with Australia's political leaders, at a time of fierce debate over whether his visit is justified, given Israel's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank.The ACT's police chief says his officers are ready, after violent scenes at a protest in Sydney where demonstrators accused police of being heavy handed.The Federal Government invited Isaac Herzog to Australia to support Jewish people after the Bondi attack.Meanwhile as opposition MPs greet the Israeli president, behind the scenes they're also preparing for a leadership showdown.Pressure's mounting on Liberal MP Angus Taylor to either prove he has the numbers to be leader, or put the speculation to bed.The Coalition's in crisis as polling shows its support has sunken to dire levels, while One Nation rides high.And Tasmania Police are working out whether a search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer will continue, following the discovery of more items.The 31-year-old went missing on a hike in the state's north west more than two years ago.But an initial search failed and the case went nowhere until recently when friends and volunteers found her mobile phone among other items.Police have found more human remains, and a car key belonging to her, during an extensive search in recent days. 

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Shadow defence minister Angus Taylor's expected to quit the opposition frontbench, enabling a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley.The ABC understands some liberals are set follow suit, to help build momentum for Angus Taylor.The opposition leader insists she has the support to stay in the role, but her colleagues have been rattled by a succession of dire polls that point to a catastrophic wipe out if they're replicated at the next election.Experts say a lack of new homes is driving Australia's deepening rental crisis.Data from property research firm Cotality reveals rents surged almost three times faster than wages over the five years to last September.It means people are spending an average of a third of their income on rent.Cotality says financial conditions for renters are unlikely to ease without a decent lift in housing supply.And Australia's Winter Olympics campaign has been rocked by a run of injuries, the latest coming in snowboarding.Cam Bolton and Misaki Vaughan were ruled out of the Games after being injured in falls, and Bolton was airlifted to hospital with stable neck fractures.But in better news Australian flag bearers Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham have both advanced to the finals of the women's and men's moguls skiing.

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of popular US television host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared on February 1. 

There are growing calls for Liberal frontbencher Angus Taylor to either prove he has the numbers to be Opposition leader or put the talk to bed.Frontbenchers are planning a mass resignation to pave the way for a spill.The shadow defence minister still hasn't declared his intentions, but speculation is rampant he's planning to challenge Sussan Ley for the top job, perhaps as soon as today.Coalition MP's haven't minced words about recent dire polling that shows a huge slump in support, as One Nation surges in popularity.New analysis reveals rental affordability in Australia has hit a new low, as rents continue to outpace wage growth.Property research firm Cotality says rents have surged almost three times faster than wages over the past five years to September 2025.As a result, tenants now pay on average about a third of their pre-tax income on rent.That's the highest level on record and is placing growing strain on household budgets amid a worsening cost-of-living crisis.And authorities investigating the disappearance of the mother of US television host Savannah Guthrie, have released images showing a masked person on her porch the night she went missing.Authorities searching for the mother of the Australian born "Today" show host have not identified any suspects or persons of interest.They believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will from her house.The White House says president Donald Trump is reviewing the new information.

The Coalition's only just reunited but by the end of the week the opposition could have a new leader as MPs make plans for a leadership spill.Liberal frontbenchers are planning a mass resignation to make way for Angus Taylor to mount a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley.Angus Taylor's currently serving as shadow minister for defence, and is expected to quit the front bench as early as today.The Coalition's in crisis as polling shows its support at dire levels, while One Nation rides a wave of popularity.An expanded police presence is expected ahead of Israeli president Isaac Herzog's arrival in Canberra.It follows a second night of protests in Sydney and more are expected in other capitals today, as he continues his Australian visit to show support for Jewish people in response to the Bondi attack.Nine pro-Palestinian protesters have been charged over Monday's demonstration in Sydney where violent clashes broke out.And Australian Winter Olympic snowboarder Cam Bolton has been airlifted out of the Italian alpine town of Livigno after suffering multiple neck fractures from a fall in training.Fellow snowboarder and debutant Misaki Vaughan has also had her Olympic dream crushed, after a having a concussion in her halfpipe training session.Meanwhile Australia's Jakara Anthony is pole position to defend her gold in the women's mogul skiing, after qualifying for the final with the best score.

Police in the nation's capital say a significant presence will be on hand in anticipation of further protests during a visit to Australia by Israel's president Izaac Herzog.Nine people have been charged over violent clashes with police in Sydney's CBD as debate rages in the aftermath about whether officers crossed the line while trying to control the crowd.Protesters say the Israeli leader isn't welcome due to the country's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank but the federal government invited him to comfort Jewish people in the aftermath of the Bondi attack.Opposition leader Sussan Ley's facing a fresh crisis only days after reuniting the Coalition after its messy split.A wave of Liberal frontbenchers are planning to resign to enable Liberal MP  Angus Taylor to challenge for the leadership.While her supporters insist she hasn't done anything to warrant a leadership challenge, recent polling shows the Coalition has sunk to new lows, even well behind the minor party One Nation.And Australia's Winter Olympic boss Alisa Camplin says snowboarder Cam Bolton is receiving the best possible medical care after sustaining two stable neck fractures in training.In another blow for Australia, fellow snowboarder and debutant Misaki Vaughan has also been forced to withdraw, after being concussed in her halfpipe training session.But in good news, Australian flag bearers Jakara  Anthony and Matt Graham have progressed to the finals of the women's and men's mogul skiing on day four in Italy.

One Nation questions if man-made climate change is real, wants to wind back access to abortion care and plans to pay the HECS debts of doctors working in the regions.

Israel's president Isaac Herzog will travel to Canberra today, as Sydney continues to reckon with the aftermath of Monday's protests against his visit.Protesters last night staged another rally, this time outside a Sydney police centre, angry over what they say was a disproportionate response from officers at the town hall the night before, which descended into violent clashes.Police in the ACT say they have increased resources ahead of the Israeli President's visit to Canberra.The federal government invited Isaac Herzog to Australia to support Jewish people following the Bondi attack, but demonstrators say he's not welcome given the Israeli Government's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank.Just days after reuniting the Coalition, Opposition leader Sussan Ley appears on course for another crisis.A wave of frontbenchers are planning to resign, paving the way for a leadership challenge by Liberal MP Angus Taylor.A dire slump in the polls, to the point where the Coalition have been comfortably overtaken by the far right party One Nation, has led to fear among MPs they'll lose their seats at the next election.Uber has quietly agreed to an external review of its operations after settling a disability discrimination case in federal court.A Victorian woman sued the ride-share giant last year, alleging drivers refused to transport her guide dog on more than 30 occasions.The review will examine Uber drivers refusals to take people with a disability.A renewed search for the remains of Belgian tourist Celine Cremer in Tasmania's wilderness has led to identification of bones, teeth and car keys.Police say they've verified that the set of Honda branded keys belonged to her.The 31-year-old tourist was backpacking in Tasmania in June 2023 when she went missing, but recently a renewed search from volunteers and her friends found her mobile phone among other items.And in the Winter Olympics, Australian flag bearers Jakara  Anthony and Matt Graham have progressed to the finals of the women's and men's mogul skiing on day four in Italy.Anthony is looking to match her gold medal at the 2022 games.Australia's Winter Olympic team has been hit by two withdrawals, with snowboarders Cam Bolton and Misaki Vaughan both sustaining campaign ending injuries.Bolton suffered a serious fall at training and was airlifted out with neck fractures.

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