63 m. ago Strange bedfellows: Greens, conservatives team up in hopes of WA Labor’s first upper house defeat in five years

If Labor doesn’t support the motion, it will be the first time the party has lost a vote in either house since before the 2021 election.

Politics

3 h. ago Lehrmann’s bid to have Queensland rape case thrown out to be heard within weeks

A judge has ordered that Lehrmann’s application be heard in a matter of weeks amid claims his previous lawyer’s phone calls were obtained illegally.

Politics

6 h. ago NSW Labor staffers will front inquiry to avoid detention, arrest

Legal advice from a leading silk shows that five NSW Labor staffers who defied a summons could be arrested.

Events

19 h. ago Albanese’s class of 2025 tightens prime minister’s grip on Labor Party

Labor’s thumping election win delivers a boost for the PM in his party room, but the political certainties of decades past look to be over.

Politics

22 h. ago Will NSW Labor’s restrained spending last? The treasurer answered that by saying nothing

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey’s steady-as-she-goes budget had some strong policies, without any bold reforms.

Economics

27 h. ago Lehrmann to fight to have his Toowoomba rape case thrown out of court

The former Liberal Party staffer’s lawyer has filed an application, with claims that his lawyer’s phone calls were obtained illegally.

Events

57 h. ago No backing out now for Labor. Chalmers has set the tone, and the goal, for term two

The Albanese government sees a window of opportunity for reform through consensus politics. But will the Coalition smash it?

Politics

69 h. ago Face scanning, phone accounts on cards for pokies but gambling reform delays frustrate advocates

Frustrated Labor MPs and anti-gambling advocates say the Allan government’s long-awaited harm-reduction reforms are being held back by changing plans.

Politics

4 d. ago Master coaches Bennett and Bellamy set for record 44th showdown

He’s won more premierships than any coach in rugby league history, but there is no doubt which rival tactician has been Wayne Bennett’s nemesis.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Foolish error’: NSW Labor staffers face arrest after defying summons

An upper house inquiry has resolved to seek the arrest of five NSW Labor staffers.

Events

5 d. ago ‘Get on with the job’: Protests roll into second day after CFMEU High Court ruling

Construction workers have shut down inner-city Brisbane streets again as a snap protest over a High Court decision continued for a second day.

Events

5 d. ago Crane operator appears to take nap – right as Trump poses for photos in front of him

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of two 30m-tall flags on the White House lawn.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘A missed opportunity’: West Australians react to the state budget

Every line item in Labor’s ninth consecutive budget handed down on Thursday will have a real impact on West Australians. Here’s how the community has responded.

Events

5 d. ago Crane operator wakes up, sees Donald Trump – then dozes off again

The moment was captured on video during the ceremonial installation of two 30m-tall flags on the White House lawn.

Politics

5 d. ago Murray Watt thinks he will succeed where Tanya Plibersek failed

The environment minister claims he has won “broad agreement” for Labor’s pledge to beef up nature protections, but there’s one reform he does not want.

Politics

5 d. ago Aldi duped Prue and Sarah’s sheepskin teddy bear. Their lawyer says it’s infringement

Being duped is fast becoming the most-dreaded problem of small business owners and inventors.

Politics

6 d. ago Actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in $400 million lawsuit

The billionaire entertainment mogul and royal friend allegedly repeatedly harassed and assaulted an actor working on his show The Oval.

Economics

6 d. ago From ugly duckling to glamour puss: The heritage homes winning friends and influencers

Once considered gloomy in the extreme, this row of workers’ housing has been adapted to be smart and light-filled and is proving popular with tourists.

Technology

6 d. ago Paul Keating accuses Marles of ‘careless betrayal’ over China

The Labor elder accused the defence minister and the government of “intellectually ceding Australia to the United States” as a platform for conflict with China.

Politics

6 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 34 as it happened: Defence barrister Colin Mandy tells jury accused mushroom cook wanted to be close to in

Patterson’s barrister will continue his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events