Politics

After the shock resignation of David Littleproud, Matt Canavan has been elected as the leader of the Nationals Party.

Only last year, the mining billionaire said he was too old for politics, but it seems he’s changed his mind after announcing his plans to run for a Liberal-held seat in Queensland.

The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning after David Littleproud sensationally resigned.

Richard Marles says the United States is among several countries that have requested Australian support as tensions rise in the Middle East.

Economists and politicians are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to go bold in the budget, with reform that cuts income taxes for workers.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Anthony Albanese’s early support for Donald Trump’s war with Iran was a calculated political move.

Australians are being told to brace for higher prices throughout the economy as the price of fuel soars and retailers react to panic buying.

A tense moment unfolded at the airport as two members of Iran’s women’s football team refused to board a plane.

US General ⁠Dan Caine says the United States has sunk or destroyed more than 50 ​naval ships ‌in the first 10 days of the ​campaign against Iran.

The best that the Trump-Netanyahu bombs-away strategy can do is start that process, and the worst it can do is devastate Iran with endless aerial bombardments that it becomes ungovernable for anyone.

Australia was among the first countries to express support for the war against Iran, but now that it’s been asked to help Gulf nations defend themselves, it’s finding the cupboard is looking bare.

Linda Reynolds’ lawyers have entered mediation with the Commonwealth over Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m settlement — and flagged potential further legal action over a #MeToo documentary.

The Nightly can reveal that ADF personnel on the USS Charlotte were ordered to their sleeping quarters as the submarine’s crew took aim at an Iranian warship.

David Littleproud has shocked, announcing he is resigning as leader of the National Party.