Proposal to sell aviation firefighting assets ‘risks lives’
A Federal Government proposal to sell off Australia’s Aviation Rescue Firefighting Service have been condemned as “bizarre” and “dangerous” by the United
Read more31 March 2026Federal
Over 10,000 Australians flee the Middle East
More than 10,000 Australians have returned from the Middle East since the outbreak of war in the region.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong thanked regional partners
Read more31 March 2026
Fuel excise temporarily halved to stifle fuel price hikes
The Federal Government will halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel for three months in an effort to take the edge of rising fuel prices.
The $2.55 billion move was
Read more30 March 2026
PM says the stable world of growing free trade is ‘gone’
By Anthony Albanese
“Even if we were to wake up tomorrow to the welcome news that this conflict was over, there would still be a long economic tail to reckon
Read more24 March 2026
Chalmers using uncertainty as air cover for reform
By Michelle Grattan
When he talks about the May 12 budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers always stresses that what’s done on things like the capital gains tax discount will
Read more22 March 2026
Treasurer warns inflation could reach 5% this year
By Michelle Grattan
Australia’s inflation rate could peak in “the high 4s or even higher” this year, according to Treasury modelling, Treasurer Jim Chalmers
Read more19 March 2026
Canavan announces his new ‘posse of patriots’
By Michelle Grattan
Former Nationals’ leader Michael McCormack has been brought back onto the frontbench as the opposition unveiled yet another reshuffle, this one
Read more17 March 2026
Battle of the friendly titans – Canavan vs Joyce
By Michelle Grattan
Matt Canavan was once Barnaby Joyce’s staffer, and later his closest ally and most vociferous spruiker. Not to mention his best political
Read more12 March 2026Nationals elect Queensland Senator Matt Canavan as leader
Senator for Queensland Matt Canavan has been elected as the new leader of the National Party, after David Littleproud’s resignation.
Senator Canavan defeated Bridget
Read more11 March 2026
3000 Australians have fled Middle East conflict zone
More than 3000 Australians have returned home on 21 direct commercial flights from the Middle East, and more will follow in coming days.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said
Read more11 March 2026