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PoliticsPremium‘Voldemort’: MP’s brutal Dutton insult

Senior Labor MP Tanya Plibersek has delivered a scathing insult aimed at Peter Dutton - comparing him to Harry Potter’s nemesis.

Duncan Murray

OFF TO FLYING STARTCommentsPremiumWong heads to Pacific as Albo talks up climate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will put the finishing touches on his ministry after arriving home from a whirlwind trip to Japan for high-level security talks with three key allies.

Kimberley Caines

PoliticsPremiumBig ask of Aussies to defend country

Aussies are being called upon to sacrifice their standard of living in order to allow more spending on defence as global threats increase.

Duncan Murray

‘excessive alcohol consumption’PremiumOfficial findings of UK ‘Partygate’ scandal released

A long-awaited report into lockdown-breaching parties held at Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Downing Street office has been released.

Staff Writers

PoliticsMarcos officially next Philippines leader

Ferdinand Marcos Jr's declaration as the Phillipines' next president formalises the return to power of the country's most famous political dynasty.

Neil Jerome Morales

PoliticsChina seeks security pacts across Pacific

China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.

Jonathan Barrett

Partygate scandalPremiumDetails of UK PM’s illegal alcohol-fuelled parties revealed

A ‘humbled’ Boris Johnson says he takes full responsibility after a damning official report detailed a series of illegal alcohol-fuelled parties at the British prime minister’s Downing Street office during COVID-19 lockdowns.

Elizabeth Piper and Muvija M

PoliticsPremiumChina seeks Pacific policing cooperation

A draft plan sent by Beijing to 10 Pacific islands ahead of a foreign ministers meeting next week has prompted pushback from at least one nation.

Kirsty Needham

‘Sensible’McGowan welcome’s Albo’s election to ease China relations

The election of an Anthony Albanese-led Commonwealth Government will pave the way for a ‘more sedate and a more mature approach’ to Australia’s relationship with China, according to Mark McGowan.

Josh Zimmerman

Climate flashpointCommentsMcGowan suggests Scarborough project a fait accompli

The WA Premier has been a strong supporter of the contentious gas project, which will see fields off north west WA developed at a cost of $16.5 billion.

Sean Smith

PoliticsInside Scomo’s call with McGowan

WA Premier Mark McGowan has revealed details of his private phone call with former Prime Minister Scott Morrison and launched another spray against Peter Dutton.

Angie Raphael

‘Corner cutting’CommentsPremiumWA Govt slammed over birth centre move at new $1.8b hospital

The State Government’s likely move to scrap a family birthing centre at WA’s new maternity hospital has been met with heavy resistance.

Caitlyn Rintoul

PoliticsTasmania to increase parliament numbers

Tasmania's Liberal Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he'll bring forward legislation to return the state's 25-seat lower house to 35 members.

Ethan James

‘Very sad’Premium‘Why is this allowed to happen?’: McGowan on US shooting

Premier Mark McGowan hopes the latest fatal school shooting in the US will be a catalyst for firearms reform but said he feared nothing would change in a country ‘wracked’ by its ‘love affair with guns’.

Josh Zimmerman

Climate changeComments‘Shadow carbon price’ needed for funding: economist

A leading economist has called for the Federal Labor government to start factoring in a “shadow price” of carbon into funding decisions, as financial markets continue to exit fossil fuels. 

Danielle Le Messurier

Fresh startLabor urges China to drop trade barriers

Australia has called on China to remove trade restrictions to exports as a first step to mending diplomatic, political and business relations.

Paul Osborne

politicsPremium‘Learnt nothing’: Dutton just another ScoMo

Anthony Albanese doesn’t face much competition if Peter Dutton is the new opposition leader, according to new government ministers.

Ellen Ransely

PoliticsPremiumBriefings reveal budget concerns: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher say departmental briefings reveal there were few budget rules under the outgoing government.

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

PoliticsPremiumNSW premier makes first budget commitment

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made his first commitment ahead of next month's state budget, for a manufacturing research facility in Western Sydney.

Jack Gramenz

PoliticsProgress on return of family to Biloela

Progress on a case to enable members of a Tamil family to remain in Australia has been made since Labor was elected, the interim home affairs minister says.

Maeve Bannister

‘Competitive process’CommentsPremium‘Multiple bidders’: TAB short odds to be sold by end of 2022

The long-awaited sale of the WA TAB has attracted at least two bidders with a deal expected to be finalised by the end of the year. Here’s how much the State Government-owned wagering business could fetch.

Josh Zimmerman

PoliticsPremiumSA to spend $45 million to lure tourists

South Australian will spend up big to lure national and international tourists back to the state.

Tim Dornin

Top advicePremiumNew development in Mercanti consorting, insignia claims

Notorious bikie Troy Mercanti was charged with two offences under WA’s new laws aimed at cracking down on bikie gangs after police descended on a Mt Hawthorn restaurant while he was eating with pal John Kizon.

Shannon Hampton

Pregnancy painCommentsPremiumHealth Minister promises ‘no reduction’ in birthing centres

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has reassured West Australians there will be no reduction in family birthing centres as part of the construction of a new women and babies hospital.

Josh Zimmerman