Chinese ambassador hints at retaliation if Port of Darwin is returned to Australian control
China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, has questioned the Albanese government’s ethics in wanting to return the Port…
Federal politics live: Bridget McKenzie says Nationals spill announcement has ‘come out of the blue’
5m agoWed 28 Jan 2026 at 5:42amBoyce cites threat of losing Nats seats at next election if party…
OECD boss Mathias Cormann warns Labor not to abandon ‘fiscal rules’, sounds alarm over mounting debt
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Secretary-General Mathias Cormann has warned the Albanese government not to abandon “fiscal…
Former defence dept secretary Greg Moriarty recommended as Australia’s next Ambassador to the US
The Albanese government will recommend to the Governor-General that Greg Moriarty AO be appointed as Australia’s next Ambassador…
Lawyers call for Australian investigation into Israeli President Isaac Herzog amid genocide allegations
Prominent justice advocates have formally requested that federal police investigate Israel’s president for alleged incitement to genocide ahead…
Nationals senator Matt Canavan questions if government and agencies can be trusted on hate speech laws and attacks Sussan Ley
Nationals senator Matt Canavan has delivered the message to Australians that they should not trust governments, as he…
Anthony Albanese apologises for being unable to protect the victims of the Bondi attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for being unable to protect the victims of the Bondi attack, in…
MPs can still take partners and children on work trips under new family travel rules
Politicians can still charge taxpayers for taking their partners and children on work-related trips outside Canberra under new…
Three federal politicians demand incoming NT administrator David Connolly apologise for ‘offensive’ posts
Past social media posts by the incoming Northern Territory administrator have been labelled “reprehensible” and “offensive” by a…
Bondi: “Light Will Triumph”, Aussies Urged to Light a Candle for National Day of Mourning
On Thursday, Australians will unite against darkness; taking part in a minute’s silence to honour the victims and…
Trump asks Australia, Albanese to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Australia and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have been asked by US President Donald Trump to join his ‘Board…
Record-high firearms shows Australia needs gun buyback, Labor says
A record number of firearms in Australia shows the country needs to tighten gun laws, the Albanese government…