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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

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

Nationals 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

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

Worn-out Littleproud calls it a day

By Michelle Grattan Nationals leader David Littleproud has unexpectedly quit his post, declaring he is “buggered” and “out on my feet”. His announcement came as

Australia to send aircraft, defence missiles to Middle East

Australia will deploy an E-7A Wedgetail aircraft to the Middle East to help “protect and defend” Australians and other civilians in the region. Advanced Medium Range

Caboolture-Bribie Island Road duplication completed

The duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road, north of Brisbane, has been completed ahead of schedule. The section has

Loud emergency alert to be sent to all mobile phones

A loud emergency warning will be sent to every mobile phone in Australia on Monday, July 27, at 2pm AEST to test the government’s new national alert messaging system,

Accountants warn against government red tape obsession

Australia’s peak accounting body has urged governments to stop treating increased regulations as the default response to every issue. CPA Australia, in a statement

Canadian Prime Minister Carney to visit Australia

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Australia from March 3 to 6, 2026. It is Mr Carney’s first visit to Australia since he took on the top job and comes

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