Politics

The ACT’s newly elected Opposition Leader has told the husband of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins that he would make a ‘great’ Chief of Staff in his Canberra office.

AARON PATRICK: As the party’s support crumbles on the left and right, conservatives Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie have emerged as the leading contenders for the next leader.

‘We have nothing to hide, and it’s time to move on.’

Experts warn the $14 million ad blitz has so far been insufficient to prepare kids and parents for Australia’s under-16s social media ban in just three weeks’ time.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has made a major claim in court about a racist tweet made during a clash on social media.

A leaked email from convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell to Jeffrey Epstein references a massage, with Andrew at a London home.

Anthony Albanese has taken his Swiftie fandom to new heights, attempting a viral dance trend set to a popular Taylor Swift song.

Lawmakers pushing for the release of more files are planning a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday alongside victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Republican Representative Majorie Taylor Green says she’s sorry for taking part in ‘toxic politics’.

German authorities have cancelled a planned auction after survivors’ groups and political leaders labelled the sale of nazi-era items unethical and unacceptable.

First-home buyer schemes are pushing Australians without saving habits into mortgages, risking future stress and debt.

Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin has unveiled a new plan to combat retail crime, while blasting the Allan Government for ‘doing nothing’ to protect the safety of staff and shoppers.

With neither country backing down from their bid to host the COP31 summit, Turkey has suggested they and Australia lead it jointly.

A new federal funding push will support communities living under threat of extreme weather events, including flood, fire and cyclonic disasters.