Politics

AARON PATRICK: The cost of interest payments on the federal government debt are going up, highlighting the danger of budget deficits.

AARON PATRICK The first senator to lead the country-based party once dismissed the suggestion the leader could come from the upper house.

The military now has a ‘bedroom defence’ for war, as the Government sidesteps questions about the Australian involvement in a US submarine’s torpedo strike.

Tensions between Iran and Australia have erupted into a diplomatic row after several members of Iran’s women’s national football team remained in Australia seeking asylum.

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum after the whole group were a major move inside an airport terminal.

After the shock resignation of David Littleproud, Matt Canavan has been elected as the leader of the Nationals Party.

Only last year, the mining billionaire said he was too old for politics, but it seems he’s changed his mind after announcing his plans to run for a Liberal-held seat in Queensland.

The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning after David Littleproud sensationally resigned.

Richard Marles says the United States is among several countries that have requested Australian support as tensions rise in the Middle East.

Economists and politicians are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to go bold in the budget, with reform that cuts income taxes for workers.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Anthony Albanese’s early support for Donald Trump’s war with Iran was a calculated political move.

Australians are being told to brace for higher prices throughout the economy as the price of fuel soars and retailers react to panic buying.

A tense moment unfolded at the airport as two members of Iran’s women’s football team refused to board a plane.

US General ⁠Dan Caine says the United States has sunk or destroyed more than 50 ​naval ships ‌in the first 10 days of the ​campaign against Iran.