78 m. ago Albanese’s seen off Dutton and Bandt. Now, he faces his greatest challenge

The PM can’t afford to rest on his laurels. Remaining humble, and maintaining factional discipline within Labor, will cement his powerful position.

Politics

78 m. ago Game theory explains why the Liberals lost – and how to win next time

It’s a game plan Angus Taylor knows better than most, but he probably shouldn’t be leading the charge.

Politics

78 m. ago Perth woman’s family fear retribution despite not guilty verdict in murder trial

Aleesha Gilmore was found innocent of the murder of schoolboy Cassius Turvey on Thursday. However, she still faces more jail time over her involvement in a series of assaults and a kidnapping in the days before Cassius was attacked.

Events

78 m. ago Gina Rinehart and the senator who wants to ‘Make the Liberal Party Great Again’

Australia’s richest person slammed the opposition for not being Trumpian enough. Before the election she dined with a Liberal backbencher who firmly agreed.

Politics

87 m. ago New Pope conclave LIVE updates: Robert Francis Prevost elected as first

White smoke has emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope has been chosen to replace the late Francis. Follow our live updates.

Politics

93 m. ago ‘The aggression has to stop’: Penny Wong blasts Greens, Liberals over Israel

Labor believes its electoral success has vindicated its attempt to craft a balanced and moderate policy on the vexed issue of the Middle East.

Politics

2 h. ago New Pope conclave LIVE updates: Robert Francis Prevost elected as first ever American pontiff

White smoke has emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope has been chosen to replace the late Francis. Follow our live updates.

Politics

3 h. ago New Pope conclave LIVE updates: White smoke out of Vatican chimney signals new pontiff is elected

White smoke has emerged from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, signalling a new pope has been chosen to replace the late Francis. Follow our live updates.

Events

6 h. ago ‘Two strikes’ policy for dodgy taxi drivers as Victoria moves to clean up industry

Taxi and ride-share drivers who break the rules multiple times will have their licences suspended or cancelled under a two-strikes policy to be legislated by the Allan government.

Events

8 h. ago Black smoke billows from Vatican on second round of voting, no pope elected

Thousands of people have been gathering in St Peter’s Square to witness the time-honoured tradition which signified that no candidate had garnered the two-thirds majority needed to become the new pope.

Events

9 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong grows; Ratnam concedes Wills; Rising star Wolahan bows out

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

11 h. ago Jacinta Price defects to Liberals, expected to run as Angus Taylor’s deputy

The shock move has effectively blown apart the Coalition, angering Liberal moderates and devastating the National Party.  

Politics

11 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed; Jacinta Price leaves Nationals; Kooyong race tightens

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

Politics

12 h. ago Federal election results LIVE updates: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Price leaves Nationals; Kooyong race tightens; Ley firming as favourite to replace Dutton

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Financially ruin me’: Trainer banned for two years after trackside incident with investigator

Craig Roberts was rubbed out of the industry following a six-hour inquiry into an altercation with a female integrity officer at Newcastle racecourse.

Events

14 h. ago Federal election results LIVE updates: Greens leader Adam Bandt concedes Melbourne seat; Price leaves National Party; Ryan’s lead grows in Kooyong; Ley firming as favourite to replace Dutton

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the election aftermath and vote counting around Australia.

Politics

14 h. ago Cassius Turvey identified his attackers in the days before he died, mum says

Jack Bearley, 24, and Brodie Palmer, 29, have been found guilty of the murder of Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey at the end of a three-month trial.

Events

14 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ratnam concedes Wills; Ryan’s lead over Hamer in Kooyong doubles overnight; Bandt concedes Melbourne

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

Politics

14 h. ago Jacinta Price to defect to Liberals to join Angus Taylor’s leadership team

Price is a Country Liberal Party MP who has previously chosen to sit with the National Party.

Politics

15 h. ago Money buys happiness, right? Not in the lifestyles of the rich and miserable

I told my editors I would need six months and a $20 million expense account to really answer the question, but in the meanwhile, here are some thoughts.

Economics