Federal Nationals split from Liberals
By Michelle Grattan
The Nationals have broken the Coalition, for the first time in nearly four decades, because new Liberal leader Sussan Ley would not agree to their
Read more20 May 2025Federal
Focus on community sport infrastructure
A first-of-it-type national plan is being developed to make grassroots sporting facilities more inclusive.
Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive General Manager
Read more20 May 2025
More than 600 AFP officers kept candidates safe
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded to more than 50 reports of crime against candidates during the recent Federal election.
AFP Commander Protection Operations
Read more19 May 2025
Record number of data breaches in 2024
Data breaches jumped 25 percent last year, with the largest number recorded since mandatory reporting requirements were put in place.
Australian Privacy Commissioner
Read more19 May 2025
World-first project links Aussie F-35 simulators
Australia has become the first nation to launch an integrated virtual training platform that connects its Air Force pilots across the country.
The Australian Department
Read more15 May 2025
Telcos reluctant to help customers in financial crisis
Telco customers continue to be crunched by the cost-of-living crisis with financial-based complaints to the ombudsman jumping by more than 70 percent in 12
Read more15 May 2025
Ley first female leader of federal Liberals
By Michelle Grattan
The federal Liberal party has elected its first female leader, with Sussan Ley narrowly defeating Angus Taylor, 29-25.
Ley, 63, who was deputy leader
Read more13 May 2025
Story Bridge to remain a no-go for pedestrians
Closing a traffic lane on the Story Bridge to quickly restore pedestrian access has been ruled out, as civic leaders work on an extensive plan to extend the life of the
Read more13 May 2025
Russia officially responsible for the downing of Flight MH17
More than 10 years after the event, Russia has been deemed to be officially responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny
Read more13 May 2025
Full list of new Federal Government Ministry
Re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new-look Federal Ministry.
Prime Minister Albanese said they would be sworn in by Governor-General Sam
Read more13 May 2025