Nationals leader fends off challenge after party vote
Nationals leader David Littleproud has retained his position after fending off a challenge over climate change. The Nationals’ 20-member party room on Monday re-elected Mr Littleproud and backed Kevin Hogan…
Albanese unveils new-look ministry after election win
Tanya Plibersek has been removed from her environment portfolio as the prime minister unveiled his new ministry. Ms Plibersek, who has a frosty relationship with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese despite…
Uranium miner backs off challenge to Jabiluka decision
A uranium miner looks set to drop its Federal Court challenge to a government decision not to renew the controversial Jabiluka mineral lease. A hearing of the case was vacated…
‘Unconventional’ fix urged in National leadership fight
The outrider for the Nationals leadership, which will be decided within hours, is pushing for the junior coalition party to dump the “ridiculous” net zero emissions target. Queensland Senator Matt…
Quantum roadkill? What happens next to Ed Husic’s pet project?
One of the Albanese government’s oddest ventures was joining with Queensland to bet $1 billion on a roughy running in the quantum computing stakes. Michael Pascoe wonders if it could…
Liberals warned to ditch culture wars ahead of vote
The next leader of the Liberals has been urged to fight for Australians and to forgo ideological or culture wars. Liberals deputy leader Sussan Ley and shadow treasurer Angus Taylor…
PM to reveal fresh leadership team for second term
Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce his senior team for Labor’s second term in office, with fresh faces poised to join the ministry. The finalised ministerial line-up is anticipated on…
Trump to accept a jet from Qatar’s royal family
President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East…
US and China hold second day of tariff talks
The US and China have resumed crucial tariff talks that have put the global economy on edge, but it’s unclear exactly how much progress negotiators are making behind closed doors.…
Axed minister’s angry response to ‘factional assassin’
Dumped cabinet minister Ed Husic believes speaking out on the conflict in Gaza may have contributed to his demotion as he fired shots at factional bosses behind the decision. The…