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The Coalition's under new leadership, and new heights at the box office

Feb 15, 2026
A quick rundown of sudden changes at the Coalition and the political fallout rippling through Canberra. A major federal investment for South Australia’s submarine hub gets highlighted. US moves toward talks with Iran and the possibility of a military backup are covered. Australia’s best Winter Olympics performance and a surprise box office hit from Wuthering Heights also make the list.
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INSIGHT

New Coalition Leadership Priorities

  • Angus Taylor and Jane Hume now lead the Coalition after a leadership spill, signalling urgent change is needed.
  • Taylor prioritises immigration, cost of living and tax to pull the party out of poor polling.
ANECDOTE

Lee's Exit Triggers By-Election

  • Susan Lee quit federal politics after losing the leadership and will trigger a by-election in her seat of Farrer.
  • The Nationals can now contest Farrer, raising the prospect of a Libs vs Nats face-off and wider political friction.
INSIGHT

Sub Hub Big But Long-Term

  • The federal government announced a $3.9 billion down payment for Adelaide's submarine construction hub as part of a $30 billion project.
  • The hub will build at least eight nuclear-powered subs under AUKUS, stretching completion into the 2060s.
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