Australia

The Liberal Party has sensationally dumped a candidate just 17 days from a state election after the discovery of online posts about Indigenous Australians.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has told a crowded stadium his hero was a late Australian miner and fan of the band's music.

Investors are fleeing the housing market in record numbers, following aggressive rate hikes and tax changes. But first homebuyer numbers are plunging too despite Labor’s plan to help the young.

Australian Defence Force representatives were “tracking” acts of support for Ben Roberts-Smith, following war crime charges being laid against him in the lead up to Anzac Day, as the war hero speaks out.

EXCLUSIVE: Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the free trade deal struck by the Albanese Government with the European Union ‘just isn’t worth it’ because of ‘bulls..t’ climate regulations.

New reports suggest that the Victorian Coalition is working with Pauline Hanson’s minor party in a strategy aimed at further impacting the embattled Carroll government at the November 28 polls.

Senior Albanese government minister Murray Watt has called on colleagues to stop undermining Treasurer Jim Chalmers, praising his fellow Queenslander’s record and reminding Labor MPs to “work together”. 

A senior Reserve Bank official cited a survey showing the body in charge of interest rates has a higher trust score than the Government as it makes ‘hard choices’.

EXCLUSIVE: The Coalition’s policy against the free trade agreement with the European Union is akin to Donald Trump’s tariff war, that led to the Republican’s midterms routing, Trade Minister Don Farrell warns.

A woman has been charged with stalking and attempting to extort Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.

EDITORIAL: Anthony Albanese’s refusal to acknowledge that the finger of blame on rates points his way takes the cake.

A man has been allegedly caught with a massive ‘cane’ knife while walking around a Queensland shopping centre after police uncovered the weapon in his bag.  See the shocking footage.

AARON PATRICK: The Treasurer’s argument that rising interest rates are beyond his control may be the greatest misrepresentation of his ministerial career.

The value of homes across the country have been forecast to fall nearly 20 per cent, in what economists say will be the largest downturn on record.

The peak body for Australia’s construction industry has warned Labor’s proposed new tax on discretionary trusts will affect the supply of new housing, as the cost to businesses is calculated. See their fears.

The Nightly understands the decision was made during a meeting on Monday.

It’s hard to pick a winner on Melbourne Cup day. But you can bet on one guarantee from Labor after rates are hiked.

The probe, which was confirmed at a Senate estimates hearing, follows The Nightly’s report revealing concerns inside Defence about looming cuts to military projects.