Ben Carroll takes over as Victoria’s premier after Jacinta Allan resigns, promising a fresh start with sweeping integrity reforms
Victoria has entered a new political era after Jacinta Allan resigned as premier, bringing an abrupt end to months of speculation over her political future and paving…
Pauline Hanson vows to keep fighting after Federal Court upholds racial discrimination ruling over Mehreen Faruqi tweet
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has vowed to continue fighting for what she describes as free political speech after the Full Federal Court unanimously dismissed her appeal…
One Nation surges towards historic breakthrough as new mega poll points to hung parliament and Coalition kingmaker debate
A major new national poll has dramatically reshaped the conversation surrounding Australia’s political landscape, suggesting Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could emerge as one of the country’s dominant…
Ben Carroll becomes Victoria’s 50th premier after Jacinta Allan’s emotional resignation ends weeks of Labor turmoil
Victoria has entered a new political chapter after Ben Carroll was elected leader of the Victorian Labor Party and sworn in as the state’s 50th premier, following…
Progressive media founder Hannah Ferguson launches independent bid against Anthony Albanese in Labor’s safest heartland
Independent media founder Hannah Ferguson has announced she will challenge Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his long-held Sydney electorate of Grayndler, setting up one of the highest-profile…
RBA signals more rate hikes remain on the table as Michele Bullock warns inflation is still ‘too high’
Australian mortgage holders have been warned that the fight against inflation may not yet be over, with Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock signalling that further interest rate…
Brisbane train bottle attack leaves victim traumatised as offender released after 89 days despite magistrate calling assault ‘very nasty’
A violent assault aboard a suburban Brisbane train has reignited debate over sentencing laws after one of the offenders was released on parole having already spent 89…
Ben Carroll promises integrity reset as new Victorian premier unveils royal commission, special prosecutor and stronger anti-corruption powers
Victoria’s new Premier Ben Carroll has sought to make an immediate break with the recent past, unveiling an ambitious integrity agenda within hours of taking office and…
Middle East conflict threatens fresh inflation surge as Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Australians of higher fuel prices and economic uncertainty
Australia could face renewed inflationary pressure in the months ahead as escalating conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy markets, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers…
AI firms are buying, scanning and destroying rare books in a global race for training data, raising fears for cultural heritage
For decades, rare books have been collected, restored and preserved as cultural artefacts intended to outlive generations of readers. Today, however, many of those same books are…