Politics

Victoria’s auditor-general warned the State will struggle to meet its renewable energy targets after 2025 as coal-fired power stations close and gas remains in short supply.

JENI O’DOWD: Pauline Hanson built One Nation in her own image. But Barnaby Joyce brings something she has never quite had.

High-stakes US-Russia talks on ending the war in Ukraine failed to yield a breakthrough on Tuesday, as the Kremlin said “no compromise” had been found yet on the key question of territory.

Defence has confirmed that one of its surveillance planes is monitoring four Chinese warships operating in the Philippine Sea, which could “possibly” make their way closer towards Australia.

AARON PATRICK: Deciding debt is the path to power, Jim Chalmers has set a terrible example for future political leaders.

Communications Minister Anika Wells has used nearly $100,000 in taxpayer funds for flights to New York to spruik Australia’s incoming social media ban.

Australia Post boss Paul Graham says he and his executives deserved their multimillion-dollar pay packets — the highest salaries of all government-linked officials last year.

Economic growth is still weak despite high inflation, limiting the Reserve Bank’s ability to cut interest rates.

The Labor Government’s hefty legal bill to fight Linda Reynolds’ compensation claim over the handling of Brittany Higgins’ $2.4 million settlement has been exposed.

YouTube will comply with Australia’s social media ban, but has doubled down on criticism of the legislation, saying it does not understand what it actually does.

The lawyer for former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he is an "inspiration" and the loss of his appeal does not signal the end of his fight for justice.

Reserve Bank of Australia chief Michele Bullock has conceded higher Government spending is keeping interest rates high. She made the admission after the Department of Finance revealed a bigger Budget deficit.

YouTube will comply with Australia’s social media ban, but has doubled down on criticism of the legislation, saying it does not understand what it actually does.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea.