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News from Nov 1, 2026 (UTC)

Australia isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 19Nov 1

Why

  1. Thomas Bradley was sworn in as Queensland's 28th governor, the state's first openly gay governor.

    27 eventsabc.net.au, starobserver.com.au, miragenews.comSource

  2. Angus Taylor criticised the Albanese government over the release of a convicted terrorist linked to the alleged Bondi gunman.

    17 eventsdailymail.comSource

  3. An anti-immigration rally in Melbourne turned violent after a man allegedly performed a Nazi salute at counter-protesters.

    7 eventsdailymail.comSource

What happened

  • Statements25%
  • Cooperation49%
  • Criticism12%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting9%

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