9 h. ago Victoria enters election year on political knife’s edge as opposition support surges

The latest Resolve Political Monitor shows Jess Wilson is the most popular Liberal leader since the survey began and voters back Labor’s youth crime changes.

Politics

5 d. ago WA taxpayers funded the Liberals’ entire state election campaign

Taxpayers have poured millions into the coffers of political parties after the March 8 state election.

Economics

6 d. ago WA electoral commissioner resigns ahead of parliament vote to fire him

Electoral Affairs Minister David Michael announced that Robert Kennedy had tendered his resignation earlier on Tuesday, which will take effect in the new year.

Events

6 d. ago Secret Liberal probe blames Trump for ruining Dutton’s election

Leaked elements of the yet-to-be-released probe found the Donald Trump effect, poor decisions and failed communication fuelled the rapid unravelling of the Coalition’s election campaign.

Politics

7 d. ago Firefighters probed over ‘incredibly dangerous’ intrusion into Metro Tunnel

Fire Rescue Victoria is investigating why firefighters entered the Metro Tunnel without authorisation on Sunday, disrupting services on the opening day of the cross-city rail line.

Events

8 d. ago To chants and cheers, Melbourne enters its ‘new era of train travel’

The mood at the launch of the new Metro Tunnel was electric, as the city was brought together for a moment of joy.

Politics

2 w. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit US Congress after fallout with Trump

Greene cited the US president’s threat of political retribution if she sought re-election, sparking questions about her next moves. Trump, meanwhile, said it was “great news for the country”.

Politics

2 w. ago WA election watchdog ‘deeply regrets’ ballot breach – but says no recount needed

Piles of ballot papers were left unsealed as people came and went during a regional council’s local government election last month.

Politics

2 w. ago New NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh open to nuclear energy

The only MP to run for the leadership will not rule out anything ahead of negotiations with the Liberal Party over net zero, and says nuclear energy “must be on the table”.

Politics