Australia

Former Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto is in a race against time to secure the defamation payout he owes fellow Liberal MP Moira Deeming by the end of this week.

Liberal frontbencher Julian Leeser says the Liberals must stay as far away as possible from the Republican party and be prepared to publicly criticise US President Donald Trump.

The government says it is standing by communities for the long haul as it unlocks more recovery funds for flooded regions where 9000 people are still isolated.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday revealed the brutal impact of severe flooding in New South Wales, warning that affected communities would need months to recover. 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday revealed the devastating impact of severe flooding in New South Wales, warning that affected communities would need months to recover. 

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has signalled a Coalition deal could be soon struck after ‘very encouraging’ discussions with new Liberal leader Sussan Ley. 

A former Labor cabinet minister has condemned Israel's actions on aid in Gaza, while calling for the government to impose sanctions.

A minister has been grilled on the Albanese government’s proposed super tax amid concerns rules could be different for politicians.

A partial recount will begin this week for the Melbourne seat of Goldstein following a request from independent Zoe Daniel. 

More renewable energy projects should go ahead in Australia and be approved faster after Labor's Federal election win, experts say.

Two days before Anthony Albanese used his strongest language to date to condemn Israel’s “outrageous” ongoing blockade, newly relegated backbencher Ed Husic had agitated for Labor to take a tougher stand. 

With just eight votes separating rivals, the election race for a blue-ribbon seat might not be decided for weeks as a recount runs the ruler over every ballot.