Squiz Today Investigating the PM's security scare, and a hot cottage is up for rent
Feb 25, 2026
A security scare at the prime minister's lodge linked to a cultural performance group sparks a police investigation. Discussion of rising threats to politicians and how authorities responded. A record-long State of the Union speech and what it left out. A basketball star shaking up a finals series. A famous cottage listing with quirky features and a hidden pricing clue.
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Cultural Tension Triggered A Security Scare
- A political performance troupe's ties can escalate into national security incidents.
- Shen Yun, linked to Falun Gong, reported a bomb threat that prompted police to move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while the lodge was searched and cleared.
Rising Threats Prompt New Federal Investigations
- Threats to public figures are rising and prompt organisational responses.
- AFP Commissioner Chrissie Barrett announced a new team last year to investigate increasing threats against parliamentarians.
State Of The Union Set Records And Broadened Targets
- Trump's State of the Union was historically long and politically pointed.
- It ran about one hour 48 minutes, attacked the Supreme Court over recent tariff rulings, and emphasised US military posture on Iran.