[warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Thursday February 5, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — —
[serious] We begin in Canberra where chaos grips the opposition. The Nationals prepare a new deal to reunite with the Liberals ... but demand three senators reinstated after crossing the floor on hate speech laws. Sussan Ley sets a February 9 deadline. Billionaire Clive Palmer offers to bankroll the Nationals if they stay independent ... and vows a High Court challenge on donation caps. This split weakens the Coalition ahead of key state polls. — —
[urgent] Polls spell trouble for Liberals in new Roy Morgan data. One Nation surges to 25% federally ... ahead of Liberals on 18%. Support strongest in New South Wales at 26% and Queensland at 24%. Two-party preferred ... Labor leads. Inflation expectations climb to 5.5% ... hitting household budgets hard. South Australia votes next month ... Victoria in November. Voters punish the divided right. — —
[serious] Human Rights Watch slams Australia's 2026 record. Kids locked in jail ... rising racism ... and defence cuts accused of selling out the force's heart. The report tarnishes our global standing ... as leaders face calls to act on youth detention and hate. It matters for families and our reputation abroad. — —
[curious] In Melbourne ... the Lord Mayor calls copycat posters deeply offensive. Details emerge on inflammatory displays sparking outrage in the city. Authorities investigate ... as communities urge calm amid tensions. — —
[serious] Now overseas ... Israel's president lands in Australia soon. Hailed as deeply significant by some ... criticised by others. The visit spotlights ties amid global friction ... affecting trade and security for Aussies. — —
[urgent] Meanwhile in the United States ... markets reel from economic warnings. Inflation fears echo our own ... with global ripple effects on Aussie exports and jobs. — —
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