3 h. ago Moderate Liberals hail Joyce’s departure from Coalition after MP reveals call with Hanson

The Nationals MP said nothing had been locked in with One Nation, but some in the Coalition will be happy to see the former deputy prime minister leave the opposition.

Politics

7 h. ago The more we learn about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, the worse it gets

The latest revelations from the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre are all the more damning for Prince Andrew because they expose his previous statements as falsehoods.

Politics

10 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

33 h. ago Littleproud vows to persuade Barnaby Joyce to stay with Nationals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has vowed to try and change Barnaby Joyce's mind after the long-time MP announced plans to quit the party yesterday.

Politics

34 h. ago Girls once used this room to learn how to please their husbands – not any more

An ancient traditional space used to prepare teenagers for marriage is being revived, but with a modern twist.

Politics

38 h. ago The Liberal Party’s on life support. Time for a deathbed conversion

What the Liberal Party needs to move forward isn’t more factional sniping, but the birth of a movement supported by people who believe in backing aspiration.

Events

55 h. ago ‘Relationship breakdown’: Barnaby Joyce to leave the Nationals

The former Nationals leader won’t represent the party at the next federal election.

Politics

3 d. ago Liberal Party has become irrelevant to our national conversation

Its differences with Labor on defence are minor and there’s little real difference on the economy or housing.

Politics

3 d. ago Barnaby Joyce in advanced talks with Pauline Hanson to join One Nation

The former Nationals leader is in advanced talks to defect from the party. Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce did not deny the discussions were taking place on Friday afternoon.

Politics

3 d. ago Metal detectors might have prevented shocking CBD stabbing: Battin

The Victorian opposition leader says victims of violent knife crime are “sick” of hearing words of support from Premier Jacinta Allan – and instead want to see legislative change.

Events

3 d. ago Who’s a good dog, then! A loyal squad celebrates 50 years, and it’s quite the tale

It is the purest partnership in policing, with both committing to a lifelong bond. And, it seems, the old dogs can actually learn new tricks.

Politics

4 d. ago Burke says there’s ‘not a magic number’ in immigration debate

The home affairs minister acknowledged Australians were “deeply feeling the housing shortage” while lashing the opposition for taking a fact-free approach to public debate.

Politics

4 d. ago Experts urge caution as parents turn to AI apps for homework help

Tech experts are warning parents to beware of the pitfalls of AI technology used in a growing number of apps marketed to help children learn.

Society

4 d. ago ‘Trashing conventions’: Coalition cries foul over PM’s pick for plum job

Labor in opposition criticised Scott Morrison for his pick of a “partisan operative” to an important national intelligence job. The Coalition says Anthony Albanese has just done the same thing.

Politics

4 d. ago Home Affairs Minister pressures opposition to give details on immigration policy

Minister Tony Burke is putting the pressure on the opposition to provide more detail on its immigration policy.

Politics

4 d. ago Madagascar’s military coup leader says he is ‘taking the position of president’

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who led the rebellion that ousted President Andry Rajoelina, says the armed forces will be in charge of the African island nation for up to two years.

Politics

4 d. ago Sussan Ley champions Liberal history of backing migrants, in challenge to conservatives

In a statement celebrating the 81st anniversary of the party, Ley said the Liberals must seek to win the votes of all “modern Australians”.

Events

4 d. ago The NSW Libs have picked a side in the housing war. Now they face their next fight

The NSW Liberals have accepted that the housing crisis is so pressing that they must be united in their stance. The same cannot be said about their approach to energy.

Events

4 d. ago Like Dutton with the apology, Victoria’s opposition has turned its back on a key moment

As the parliament rose to applaud the speeches of Aboriginal leaders, opposition MPs stayed glued to their seats.

Politics

5 d. ago Victorian government under scrutiny after triple zero outage

The state government is under fierce scrutiny as the opposition demands to know how many Victorians were impacted by a triple zero outage.

Politics