Politics

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has issued a rare political statement in the wake of a targeted ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected in ​North Korea for talks with ​leader Kim Jong-un, ​as Beijing tries to draw Pyongyang ‌back into its orbit.

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Richard Scolyer, praising the former Australian of the Year for facing his cancer battle with extraordinary courage and grace.

Donald Trump branded an NBC host ‘crooked’ and abruptly ended an interview after being repeatedly challenged over his election claims.

A heated debate over One Nation’s polling surge resulted in Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce clashing over housing, migration and voter frustration.

Iran has reportedly launched missiles at Israel for the first time since an April ceasefire, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and jeopardising efforts to revive peace talks.

One Nation has edged ahead of Labor on primary votes, a Newspoll survey suggests, and the prime minister's popularity has taken a hit.

Concerns are growing within the United States that Israel may have ramped up spying on its closest ally, which is a development that could have implications for intelligence-sharing partners.

From the halls of power to fields of study and faraway communities, service to others in its many forms has been recognised.

‘Daniel was an adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean.’

Communications Minister Anika Wells has been accused of ‘taking taxpayers for a ride’ after claiming up to $337 for single Comcar rides as short as 3km around Canberra. 

One Nation has overtaken Labor for the first time in Newspoll history, as Anthony Albanese’s popularity plunged to a record low.

The Employment Minister has refused to rule out intervening in a bizarre stoush at the top of Australia’s workplace tribunal.

A Greens senator has cast doubt on the threat from China as the AUKUS submarine pact faces renewed pressure.

A leading Labor minister has responded after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon claimed the CGT was a ‘wrecking ball tax’.