Politics

Both Sussan Ley and David Littleproud face uncertain futures following the Coalition’s split.

Coalition’s second break up spells major leadership blues

With Sussan Ley’s days as Opposition Leader numbered, the Nationals are also debating who should head their party following the Coalition’s second split.

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The Nationals’ decision to leave the Coalition is likely being driven by the rise of One Nation.

Fear of One Nation’s rise likely drove Nats split: Pollster

Election analyst Antony Green said the Coalition was at risk of an ‘electoral earthquake’ if the far-right party sustained its support.

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The Prime Minister’s cunning was on full display as his political play with the omnibus Bondi bill left Sussan Ley and David Littleproud publicly savaging each other.

How PM’s political trap led to Coalition’s fatal fracture

A carefully crafted omnibus Bondi bill and an early return to Canberra for disgruntled Coalition MPs helped lay the groundwork for Albanese’s shrewd political victory.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has praised Canadian PM Mark Carney for his speech in Davos.

‘Powerful point’: Chalmers lauds Canadian PM’s Trump attack

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hailed a speech by Canada’s Prime Minister denouncing Donald Trump’s attacks on the global rules-based order as a ‘stunning’ and ‘thoughtful’ contribution.

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The articles published by the ABC defended extremist Islamic idealogy.

How ABC gave opinion platform to Hizb ut-Tahrir extremist

A leader of Hizb ut-Tahrir was given space to write opinion rants on an ABC website to justify extremist Islamic ideology — despite the group already being banned in a range of Muslim-majority nations.

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Hugh Grant signed a letter urging Britain's parliament to ban social media for children under 16.

Big names calling for social media ban for kids in the UK

Hugh Grant is urging the UK to adopt an Australian-style ban on social media for children under-16 that's got the backing of Britain's House of Lords.

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Under attack, Liberal MP Andrew Hastie lashes out at ex-fans

After building a cult following, a Liberal lashes out

AARON PATRICK: Former SAS officer Andrew Hastie was loved by conservatives for his positions on global warming, immigration and defence policy. Then he sided with the Government to curtail free speech.

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Pauline Hanson, David Littleproud, Sussan Ley The Nightly

The real reason the Nats are blowing up the Coalition

MARK RILEY: David Littleproud has chosen to split with the Liberals to focus on fighting the threat from One Nation. But in doing so, he’s giving up his party’s biggest advantage.

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NATO boss Mark Rutte and US President Donald Trump.

Europe gets reprieve on Greenland but there’s still danger

LATIKA M BOURKE: Europe’s reprieve is well-earned. And while it is one that should never have even needed to be granted in the first place, there is a danger that Europeans will take the wrong lesson.

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President Donald Trump is visible on a video monitor as he addresses the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

Trump’s Greenland deal said to involve small tracts of land

US President Trump said on social media that he had reached a framework agreement over the future of the Danish territory.

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Parts of Parliament House in Canberra have been evacuated.

Parliament House evacuation: Workers told to get out

In dramatic, loud scenes at the nation’s capital, Parliament House has been evacuated.

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The Clintons say they are being being targeted for politically partisan reasons (AP PHOTO)

Contempt threats against Clintons over Epstein probe

Bill and Hillary Clinton could face criminal charges for refusing to comply with a subpoena to testify in the congressional Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Anthony Albanese has marked the commencement of a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi massacre, saying Australia stands with the Jewish community.

‘Stain on our nation’: PM marks day of mourning for Bondi

Anthony Albanese has marked the commencement of a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi massacre, saying Australia stands with the Jewish community.

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The Nationals are leaving the Coalition under Sussan Ley’s leadership.

Coalition ‘done’: Nationals split from Liberals under Ley

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says the Party will break away from the Liberals for the second time since the election, blaming Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.

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President Donald Trump speaks to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Everything (and everyone) Trump assailed in Davos

President Donald Trump took aim at many familiar targets, and some new ones, in a lengthy speech at the World Economic Forum, praising and threatening European allies while repeating demands for Greenland.

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