The Daily Aus Headlines: Ley officially resigns after 25 years in Parliament
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Feb 27, 2026 A long-serving MP officially steps down, triggering a by-election. Police reveal a major takedown of a deeply entrenched drug syndicate in central Queensland. A high-profile US figure denies ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein. A beloved comedian and actor celebrates remission from a rare blood cancer.
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Sussan Ley Resigns Triggering Farrer By Election
- Sussan Ley resigned from Parliament after losing the Liberal leadership to Angus Taylor.
- Ley formalised her departure in writing to Speaker Milton Dick, triggering a by-election in the New South Wales seat of Farrer.
Major Drug Syndicate Busted In Gladstone
- Queensland police say they've dismantled a deeply entrenched drug syndicate after a nine-month operation.
- Investigators seized over $3 million in drugs, $1 million cash, 7.5 kg meth, 300 g cocaine and 360 lbs cannabis and charged 25 people with 235 offences in Gladstone.
Hillary Clinton Says She Never Met Jeffrey Epstein
- Hillary Clinton testified she never met Jeffrey Epstein and has no information on his criminal activities.
- Clinton told a congressional committee she never flew on his plane or visited his island, home or offices and initially resisted testifying before contempt threats.