Politics

Could Donald Trump’s war still turn out all right? Of course. But for now, he appears to have put America in a terrible situation.

One Nation could trigger an ‘existential crisis’ for the Liberal Party, one expert predicts, as polls and analysts predict a wipe-out in South Australia’s upcoming election.

Jim Chalmers has warned older Australians are likely to be unhappy with his upcoming May Budget, with Labor expected to pare back tax breaks for property investors.

The dire outlook should prompt the Treasurer to take drastic steps to turn around the economy, but there’s little faith he has the guts to do what must be done.

Energy analysts suggest the Middle East war’s upcoming consequences of global oil and gas supply shortfalls could spell much higher prices than those quoted this week.

MARK RILEY: Donald Trump started the war in Iran, but Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers will wear the blame for the pounding it is unleashing on the Australian economy. 

Polls suggest the left-leaning state will on Saturday become home to the smallest Liberal representation in the nation.

US President Donald Trump says his administration were not advised about Israel’s strike on the South Pars gas field, issuing a grim threat as security in the Middle East deteriorates.

Overseas immigration levels have continued to climb, calling into question the sustainability of strong population growth as unemployment rises during a housing crisis.

Trump’s Iran war is more unpopular than any recent conflict and the resulting fuel crisis could cost his presidency

Anthony Albanese has appointed a national fuel coordinator amid escalating concerns about shortages of petrol, diesel and jet fuel as the US-Israel-Iran war rolls on. 

Former Labor minister and High Commissioner to the UK Stephen Smith has accepted responsibility for the decision to invite a disgraced Epstein associate to an event at Australia House.

European powers have responded to the war in Iran but on their own terms, with leaders diplomatically saying their countries aren't part of the conflict.

Five Iranian footballers who sought asylum in Australia are back home, with growing fears they were pressured into abandoning their escape.

All but one of the 12 voting members of the US Federal Reserve has voted to keep rates at a range of 3.5 to 3.75 per cent.