Opinion: Australia’s Prosperity Was Built on Reform—Can It Be Reclaimed?

Australia was once widely regarded as one of the world’s strongest-performing advanced economies, praised for decades of uninterrupted growth, rising living standards and sweeping economic reforms. In…

Ben Carroll Launches Leadership Challenge as Jacinta Allan Refuses to Step Aside

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is fighting for her political future after Deputy Premier Ben Carroll confirmed he will challenge for the Labor leadership, claiming the Premier has…

ABC Under Fire After Defending ‘Satirical’ Gina Rinehart Segment Amid Calls for Public Apology

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is facing mounting criticism after defending as “satirical” a controversial television segment that graphically described violence against mining magnate Gina Rinehart. The…

Melbourne’s Winter Auction Market Slumps as More Than 500 Listings Disappear Amid Buyer Caution

Melbourne’s residential property market is enduring its weakest winter auction season in several years, with hundreds of homes withdrawn from auction schedules as higher borrowing costs, weaker…

Bombshell DemosAU Modelling Suggests One Nation Could Help Form Government in Hung Parliament Scenario

A new seat-by-seat election model has delivered one of the most dramatic projections seen in modern Australian politics, suggesting Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could be within reach…

Anthony Albanese Defends Labor’s ‘Transparent’ Process After Ed Husic’s Gaza Motion Fails to Reach Conference Floor

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected claims that Labor suppressed internal debate over the war in Gaza, insisting the Australian Labor Party remains “transparent” after former minister…

Anthony Albanese Defends Attending A$10,000 Fundraiser Hosted by Felix Lee as Questions Mount Over Political Donations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his attendance at an exclusive Labor Party fundraising dinner in Sydney after repeated questions about the event and its connection to…

Anthony Albanese Says Further Fuel Excise Relief ‘Not in Our Planning’ Despite Middle East Tensions

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out, for now, another extension of Australia’s temporary fuel excise discount, saying the government is not planning additional relief despite renewed…

Pauline Hanson Calls Net Zero a ‘Lie’ as Australia’s Energy Debate Intensifies

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has launched a fresh attack on Australia’s Net Zero emissions target, arguing the country’s transition toward renewable energy is built on what…

Former AFP Detective Challenges Tony Burke’s Claim on High Court Limits Over ISIS Returnees

A former senior Australian Federal Police officer has challenged the Albanese Government’s explanation for why it says it cannot prevent suspected Islamic State fighters from returning to…