Politics

Australian mums say tech-savvy teens will dodge the under-16 social media ban, exploiting age-check flaws and loopholes.

Thailand has launched air strikes against Cambodia after one of its soldiers was reportedly killed by gunfire.

Sylvester Stallone, disco queen Gloria Gaynor and KISS all found themselves in supporting roles as the President once again took control of proceedings.

The Treasurer has confirmed Labor’s $150 energy rebate will not continue into next year, in a brutal Christmas present to struggling Australians.

Benin’s President has condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the country’s army in his first public comments since sporadic gunfire was heard in parts of the country’s capital.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Australia is trying to keep children under 16 off the likes of TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram with a new law. The teenagers are sceptical.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has officially secured a new member, with former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce joining her party.

Russia welcomed the Trump administration’s national security strategy even as its drone strikes claimed four more Ukrainian lives.

The New England MP has blown up over new details of taxpayer-funded trips taken by Anika Wells, including a $1,000 dinner in Paris.

After Anika Wells spent nearly $100,000 on a trip to New York, more details have emerged about using taxpayer dollars for family travel.

When Richard Marles and Penny Wong meet their US counterparts in Washington DC on Monday, one subject may be back on the table — the consequences of Australia’s low defence spending. 

China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.

Australia has announced an annual defence conference with a key partner as senior federal and US ministers prepare for major talks in Washington DC.

The past week brought that seeming contradiction into view yet again, as the US President repeatedly switched between touting his peace deals and threatening new conflicts.

The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success.