Australia

LATIKA M BOURKE: It was surely a disappointing day for those who have exploited the US President’s style in a campaign to cool the alliance.

The government has refused to step in as thousands of Samsung users face paying out of pocket to replace phones unable to connect to Triple-Zero.

Resources Minister Madeleine King says with China dominating between 70 and 90 per cent of the sector, Australia needs to get in the rare earths fight.

Labor’s revamped tranche of Nature Positive 2.0 legislation is hanging in the balance with both the Coalition and Greens attacking the proposed changes.

STEPHEN JOHNSON: As China’s economic growth slows, Guinea’s Simandou iron ore could put downward pressure on prices, hurting Australian tax revenue.

The Albanese Government’s proposed overhaul of Australia’s existing environmental law could have detrimental impacts on key industries.

Australia’s defence sector is celebrating Donald Trump’s endorsement of AUKUS while the US Navy Secretary has hinted at ‘improvements’ to the partnership.

A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students.

Firebrand MP Mark Latham could face more financial pain as a rival seeks higher damages over an explicit tweet sent during an election fracas.

The privately owned Healthscope facility that came under fire after the death of a two-year-old will become fully publicly owned after months of outrage.

An economics professor called on Anthony Albanese to demote Jim Chalmers from the Treasury portfolio, while others said government spending was out of control.

CAMERON MILNER: Behind the smiles, Anthony Albanese will be praying Donald Trump doesn’t decide to give him a lesson in the art of the deal at their White House meeting.

NICK BRUNING: While pre and post-retirees are celebrating the Federal Government’s major backflip on its proposed $3m super tax, don’t for a moment think winning the battle means the war is also over.

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.