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Anthony Albanese has refused to rule out his government backing a possible second attempt by Kevin Rudd to become United Nations secretary general.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPM keeps speculation alive about Kevin Rudd’s next job

The Prime Minister has refused to rule out his government backing a possible second attempt by Kevin Rudd to become United Nations secretary general, after his term as Australia’s ambassador to Washington. 

Andrew Greene

Sussan Ley’s allies are downplaying any looming opposition leadership challenge.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Sound and fury’: Ley’s allies downplay leadership turmoil

Sussan Ley’s allies are dismissing any looming opposition leadership challenge, publicly claiming no one is canvassing support even while conservatives insists those conversations are gathering momentum.

Katina Curtis and Andrew Greene

Pauline Hanson and Holly Vance have topped the charts.

Federal PoliticsCommentsValance’s one-word reaction as Hanson’s song hits No.1

Pauline Hanson and former Neighbours stat Holly Valance have a No. 1 song on their hands, with the now far-right personality speaking out about her latest chart topper.

Max Corstorphan and Kimberley Braddish

An Australian flag was burned as thousands of protesters gathered at Queens Gardens in Brisbane to protest against Australia Day. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

AustraliaVideoCommentsLabor MP refuses to answer simple flag burning question

A senior Labor MP has refused to clarify the Government’s stance after Australia Day was marred with intense scenes of flag burnings and bomb threat evacuations.

Max Corstorphan

Sussan Ley has dismissed leadership challenge speculation as just ‘media frenzy’.

Federal PoliticsCommentsLey’s two-word retort amid Liberal leadership speculation

Besieged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has addressed the latest Liberal Party leadership challenge speculation, revealing her current priority and her ‘next steps’.

Andrew Greene

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has revealed who he hears has the numbers to challenge Sussan Ley.

Federal PoliticsVideoComments‘Has the numbers’: Joyce’s big Liberal leadership claim

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, formerly of the Nationals, has revealed who he hears holds the numbers to lead the Liberal Party.

Max Corstorphan

Geoff Parry speaks to Andrew Hastie.

PoliticsCommentsAndrew Hastie sprints toward leadership takeover

Andrew Hastie is gathering the support of disenchanted Liberals with the West Australian MP reportedly preparing to launch a challenge to party leader Sussan Ley. 

Charlton Hart

Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty’s departure to be Australia’s Ambassador to the US, is expected to trigger a brutal defence shake-up.

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Brutal Defence shakeup looms as Moriarty heads to Washington

A Defence department overhaul, including the likely removal of dozens of high-ranking figures, will now be an Albanese government priority after Greg Moriarty was named Australia’s next ambassador to the US.

Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese says he will not be deterred from attending public engagements over threats. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremium‘Not deterred’: Albo rebuffs kidnap threat

Anthony Albanese has struck a defiant tone after it was revealed far-right associates of neo-Nazis allegedly threatened to kidnap him.

Nathan Schmidt

Anthony Albanese says he will not be deterred from attending public engagements over threats. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremium‘Not deterred’: Albo rebuffs kidnap threat

Anthony Albanese has struck a defiant tone after it was revealed far-right associates of neo-Nazis allegedly threatened to kidnap him.

Nathan Schmidt

Greg Moriarty is the next Australian Ambassador to the US.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese names Australia’s next ambassador to the US

The Prime Minister has announced a long-time senior public servant as Kevin Rudd’s replacement as Australia’s Ambassador to the US.

Peta Rasdien

Disenchanted Liberals are hoping for a clean kill — keen for Sussan Ley to resign as party leader as Andrew Hastie firms as her replacement.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Hastie supporters confident he has Lib leadership numbers

Disenchanted Liberals are hoping for a clean kill, hoping that Sussan Ley will resign as party leader as Andrew Hastie firms as her replacement.

Joe Spagnolo

Andrew Hastie has slammed the US President for his ‘massive slur’ against Aussie soldiers

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumHastie unloads on Trump for ‘massive slur’ on Aussie diggers

Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has slammed the US President for his ‘massive slur’ against Aussie soldiers and other coalition forces who ‘fought, bled and died alongside Americans’ in Afghanistan.

Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese claims the Liberals undermined Sussan Ley ‘from day one’

Federal PoliticsCommentsPM claims Liberals undermined Ley ‘from day one’

With Sussan Ley’s leadership in rocky territory, Anthony Albanese has claimed the Liberals undermined her leadership from the moment she took on the post.

Andrew Greene

Joel Fitzgibbon and Christopher Pyne will join an official Australian trade delegation to the Middle East.

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The West Australian exclusive
Ex-defence ministers head to Saudi Arabia for trade talks

Two former defence ministers turned weapons lobbyists will join an official Australian trade delegation to the Middle East this weekend for meeting in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Andrew Greene

Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley talking about Liberal leadership spill on Sunrise on Friday morning with Nat Barr unknown

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumLey insists she’s set to survive as leadership on rocks

With Sussan Ley’s leadership in rocky territory, Anthony Albanese has claimed the Liberals undermined her leadership from the moment she took on the post.

Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese revealed he will give Labor strategist Tim Picton’s daughter a touching letter after he was killed in an alleged one-punch attack.

FEDERAL POLITICSPremiumPM Albanese in Perth to pay respects at Picton memorial

Anthony Albanese has flown to Perth to attend the memorial service of the party’s former WA secretary Tim Picton after he was killed in an alleged one-punch attack in Northbridge. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Liberal MP Melissa McIntosh has labelled ABC’s ‘Always Was Tonight program which aired on the taxpayer-funded broadcaster this week as ‘distasteful and divisive’.

Federal PoliticsCommentsABC should apologise for ‘disgraceful’ comedy show: McIntosh

Melissa McIntosh has called for ABC executives to apologise over a ‘disgraceful’ comedy show she claims is ‘further fuelling division’ and featured children in spit hoods with references to the Ku Klux Klan.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia during the Australian National Day of Mourning, Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Anthony AlbaneseComments‘I am sorry’: Albanese apologises to Jews for Bondi attack

The Prime Minister has apologised to the Australian Jewish community as thousands gathered across the country to mark the National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi terror attack.

Caitlin Vinci

Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has refused to say whether he would challenge Sussan Ley following a second Federal Coalition implosion. 

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumHastie ‘not commenting’ on challenging Ley for leadership

Liberal leadership aspirant Andrew Hastie has refused to say whether he would challenge Sussan Ley following a second Federal Coalition implosion. 

Charlton Hart

Australia has left open the possibility of signing on to Donald Trump’s international ‘Board of Peace’ proposed for the second phase of the US President’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAustralia leaves door open to Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Australia has left open the possibility of signing on to Donald Trump’s international ‘Board of Peace’ proposed for the second phase of the US President’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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

Federal PoliticsCommentsCoalition’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.

Andrew Greene

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

Federal PoliticsCommentsFear 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.

Aaron Patrick

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.

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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.

Andrew Greene