Australia

A neo-nazi accused of calling on supporters to ‘rhetorically rape’ a federal politician will remain behind bars, amid a rise in threats against officials.

Former TV reporter Kellie Sloane’s elevation to NSW Liberal leader is a sign the party is worried about losing its affluent State seats that vote teal at a Federal level.

Former television journalist Kellie Sloane will launch a public relations campaign designed to undermine Premier Chris Minns’ nice-guy reputation, Liberals said.

Leader Mark Speakman resigned on Thursday afternoon when he realised he did not have enough support to keep the job.

First-term MP Jess Wilson’s hopes of leading the languishing Victorian Liberal branch back to power rest on party discipline not sighted in a decade, a former premier says.

Government-paid wages grew over the past year, new data showed, while a smaller increase in the private sector was eaten away by inflation.

Up to 350 scientists will be laid off as the national science agency announces a cost-cutting restructure stemming from financial pressures and government funding not keeping up.

New report says children are missing out on participating in sporting competitions as families struggle to afford registration and equipment.

Dismal public polling has reignited angst over Sussan Ley’s leadership while a key Coalition critic of the now-dumped net zero policy urges internal rivals to take their time before moving against her.

With neither country backing down from their bid to host the COP31 summit, Turkey has suggested they and Australia lead it jointly.

A new federal funding push will support communities living under threat of extreme weather events, including flood, fire and cyclonic disasters.

Coalition MPs have backed a climate and energy policy that closely mirrors the one agreed by the Liberals last week, with leader Sussan Ley promising an “immediate” reduction in power prices.

As a city-shaping rail tunnel readies to open, another cash-strapped project in Victoria worth three times as much has been promised a critical funding injection by the PM.