The Albanese government's failed bid to host COP31 in Adelaide saved Australian taxpayers an estimated $2 billion, a fortunate escape amid cost-of-living pressures and IMF calls for fiscal restraint.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley has dramatically abandoned Australia's net zero by 2050 target, declaring it 'dead'. The policy reversal creates major political division ahead of COP30.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese makes urgent calls to Adelaide police amid looming deadline for National Cabinet agreement on health funding. Key details revealed.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's deep understanding of Western Australia proves crucial for national unity and economic growth. Discover how his approach benefits the entire nation.
Six teenagers face over 90 charges for burglaries and thefts across Brisbane suburbs. Police reveal details of the major youth crime crackdown. Read the latest.
Police hunt an armed suspect in Sydney's west after school children reported four masked men. Three alleged co-conspirators arrested, loaded shotgun found. Stay informed.
A 32-year-old Hamilton Hill man faces multiple charges after a dramatic police pursuit through Perth's southern suburbs ended with a crash into a parked car in Cottesloe. Read the full details.
Three teenagers have been charged after an alleged carjacking and two police pursuits in Sydney's southwest. The incident involved a stolen car, a violent robbery, and a vehicle set on fire.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fulfils his election pledge with a second Federal Cabinet meeting in WA. Ministers will engage with local business and defence industry.
WA Police urgently seek public help to locate Ashley Wayne Cameron, 31, after he removed his electronic monitoring device. Do not approach, call 131 444.
Australia's Liberal Party has officially abandoned its net zero emissions target, marking a dramatic shift in climate policy that could reshape the nation's environmental future.
Novocastrians debate whether controversial politician Graham Richardson deserves a state funeral. Plus, local issues including Stockton lane naming and farmland mining concerns.
Mark Riley analyses the Liberal Party's decision to abandon its net zero commitment under Sussan Ley, tracing two decades of climate policy inconsistency. Discover how this impacts Australian households and politics.
The Liberal Party has formally abandoned Australia's net zero by 2050 emissions target, sparking criticism and raising questions about their electoral viability. Read the full analysis.
Albanese government pushes ahead with news media bargaining incentive, forcing tech giants to pay for Australian news content or face significant tax penalties.
Canberra Liberals Senate candidate Nick Tyrrell pushes for balanced climate approach amid party divisions. Read about his vision for emissions reduction and energy affordability.
Four men and three women charged after allegedly assaulting officers during a drug-related arrest in Bega. Police officer sustains facial injury. Full details on the court appearances.
Gough Whitlam's formative years in Canberra profoundly influenced his ambitious government agenda and belief in federal power. Discover the lasting impact 50 years after the Dismissal.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints former SA premier Jay Weatherill as Australia's next UK high commissioner while dismissing 'jobs for mates' criticism over Labor appointments.
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce calls Labor's energy rebates a 'swindle' as cost-of-living pressures mount. Salvation Army survey reveals 30% of families can't afford Christmas presents.
Australians question PM Albanese's legacy on gambling ads, housing crisis and social justice. Read expert analysis on current government policies and their impact.
Russell Crowe defends PM Anthony Albanese on Joe Rogan's podcast, praising his work and criticising political 'smokescreens'. Discover the full story behind the Hollywood star's defence of Australia's leader.
Three new appointments to the Australian War Memorial council promise fresh perspectives as the institution grapples with Frontier Wars recognition. Learn about the new members and their vision.
A 28-year-old probationary police officer was airlifted to hospital after being stabbed with a 50cm sword during a violent confrontation in Sydney's southwest. The officer remains in serious but stable condition.
Greens MP Amanda Cohn has opposed Susan Carter's voluntary assisted dying legislation, arguing it creates unnecessary barriers for terminally ill patients in NSW.
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley remains confident in her position despite growing leadership chatter within Coalition ranks. As Peter Dutton faces internal pressure, Ley asserts her focus remains on serving Australian families.
Australia's Liberal Party faces a political crisis as key net zero partners withdraw, triggering urgent emissions policy revisions that could reshape the nation's climate approach.
Western Australia's government announces careful monitoring of federal aged care reforms amid growing concerns about potential co-contribution requirements for vulnerable seniors.
Exclusive: Canberra and Northern Territory leaders unite in demanding equal parliamentary rights, exposing a glaring democratic gap affecting over 700,000 Australians.
In a rare bipartisan move, the Greens and Liberal Party have successfully pushed for an Australian National Audit Office investigation into the government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, raising questions about the fund's management and trans