45 m. ago Leaders debate LIVE updates: Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese to go head

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are facing off in the first leaders’ debate. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

50 m. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberal campaign manager sacked in Bruce; Goldstein candidates’ property portfolios

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

Politics

75 m. ago Chalmers calls emergency economy meeting to deal with Trump tariff dump

The treasurer has called in RBA governor Michele Bullock, treasury secretary Steven Kennedy and other key financial regulars to respond to the global financial chaos.

Politics

3 h. ago State’s top judge offers sobering warning about democracy as Parliament returns

Chief Justice Peter Quinlan oversaw new MPs making their oaths and affirmations on Tuesday morning and before leaving the chamber warned that public institutions in Western democracies were under threat.

Events

3 h. ago NSW Liberals launch class action over botched council nominations

Two Liberal party members who missed out on contesting last year’s council elections are behind a class action suing the party. 

Politics

4 h. ago Yes, Dutton and Albanese are dull. Other countries should be so lucky

It’s easy to yearn for our political leaders to be more inspirational. But for every Barack Obama there’s a Boris Johnson.

Politics

4 h. ago Yes, Dutton and Albanese are dull. It’s a problem we’re lucky to have

It’s easy to yearn for our political leaders to be more inspirational. But for every Barack Obama there’s a Boris Johnson.

Politics

4 h. ago The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame “very stable genius” Donald Trump.

Politics

4 h. ago Dutton vows to support women in combat after dumped candidate goes on attack

Former Liberal candidate Benjamin Britton claimed the party’s defence spokesman Andrew Hastie shared his view that women should not be in combat units.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Mistake on top of mistake’: China responds to Trump’s threats, vowing to ‘fight to the end’

US politicians continued to single out Australian beef exports for criticism, while the president gave stronger signals that he would lower tariffs on countries that agreed to remove trade barriers.

Politics

7 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Candidate’s coffee order causes stir in hipster electorate; Monique Ryan calls out Amelia Hamer over renter persona

Join us over the next four weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key Victorian electorates.

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Not the time for cuts’: PM defiant despite global economic shock

Anthony Albanese has refused to say how Australia has been seeking to gain an exemption from Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Events

8 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX bounces higher after wild night on Wall Street; Dutton, Albanese prepare for first leaders debate tonight

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

9 h. ago WA news LIVE: Zempilas vs Labor: Showdown set as parliament resumes; Welcome to the worst intersection in WA

Follow our live coverage here.

Politics

13 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton, Albanese prepare for first leaders debate; Trump trade war questions expected after $85b wiped off ASX

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

Politics

13 h. ago ‘It all has to change’: Trump escalates trade war with new tariff threat for China

US politicians continued to single out Australian beef exports for criticism, while the president gave stronger signals he would lower tariffs on countries that agree to remove trade barriers.

Events

14 h. ago ‘This is out of control’: The 750 tradies who bought fake qualifications from criminals

Building defects cost Sydney home owners and taxpayers $700 million a year. Some of the problem begins with who is engaged to do the work.

Events

14 h. ago Major parties race clock, and each other, to make big pitches to voters

In a sign of the changing face of our elections, Labor and the Coalition’s formal campaign launches will come just days before Australians can begin casting pre-poll votes.

Politics

19 h. ago Federal Labor stumps up $225 million for notorious Reid Highway Erindale Road intersection

The timing of the announcement during the election campaign and location of the two arterial roads mean Labor will hope it factors into voters minds in Cowan, Pearce and Moore.

Economics

21 h. ago Albanese raises stakes on mental health with $1b pledge as Dutton fuels cost

Anthony Albanese’s announcement will give him a $1 billion rebuttal to Peter Dutton’s $900 million in mental health funding ahead of a leaders’ debate on Tuesday.

Economics