One Nation soars amid Coalition chaos, Israel deports Australians, genetic clue to depression

Network update | After a shutdown in May, Sydney Trains is moving from an analogue inspection system using binoculars to a laser-driven system to search for potential problems on the network’s lines and tracks.

‘Ground is shifting’ | Recent polls have seen a surge in support for One Nation as Pauline Hanson’s populist party takes more votes from Liberal voters disillusioned with their party’s stance on immigration and net zero. Dan Jervis-Bardy investigates the “shifting” political ground.

Hidden agenda | A former NSW transport bureaucrat, Ibrahim Helmy, told an Icac hearing yesterday that he hid in a cupboard from police who were hunting for him after he failed to appear at a major corruption probe.

Depressing finding | Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, according to a study by researchers in Australia. In a survey of almost 200,000 people with depression, they found 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women and eight in men.

‘Obstruction playbook’ | Political and media attacks on renewable energy and climate action in Australia in recent months have come “out of the climate obstruction playbook” that has been honed over decades around the world by fossil fuel interests, a leading academic expert has warned.

Colorado ruling | The US supreme court appears ready to rule later today against a Colorado law that bans “conversion therapy” practices in what would be a major blow to LGBQT rights. Texas national guard troops have arrived in the Chicago area, marking an escalation of Donald Trump’s crackdown on the city.

Israel deportations | A group of Australians who were detained in an Israeli prison after being arrested as part of the pro-Palestinian flotilla carrying aid to Gaza have been deported to Jordan. A US delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff was due to arrive in Egypt today to reinforce Donald Trump’s involvement in the newly restarted peace negotiations between Hamas and Israel.

Macron pressure | France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, is under intense pressure to call snap parliamentary elections or resign as former allies join his opponents in demanding he act to end a spiralling political crisis.

Dane law | The Danish prime minister says the country will ban social media for under-15s as she accused mobile phones and social networks of “stealing our children’s childhood”.

La belle vie, George | George Clooney has said that his decision to live on his farm in France means his children will have a better start in life, become more self-sufficient and not be followed by paparazzi.