PM weighs in on KFC lettuce debate
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dubbed KFC’s substitution of cabbage for lettuce “a real crisis” and promised to make it a priority at a cabinet meeting.
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Dire warning on Aussie price surge
With a Labor budget slated for October 25, Treasurer Jim Chalmers had some bad news for households crippled with the rising cost of living pressures.
No ‘magic answers’ on energy crisis
The man responsible for Australia’s overstretched energy system has addressed the media after holding an emergency meeting.
Biloela family’s first words back home
The Murugappan family has spoken for the first time since touching down in Queensland on their way home to Biloela.
‘Last resort’: Huge decision on criminals
One state is making a major change to throwing criminals behind bars, in a move that is bound to trigger a national conversation.
Treasurer drops big hint on budget
Jim Chalmers has dropped a huge clue on the next budget but warned Aussies not to expect this one thing when it’s handed down.
Controversial boss quits after Labor win
A second agency boss has resigned just weeks after the election of a Labor government.
Shocking reason for worker shortfall
The business community is joining in on calls to release a backlog of more than 140,000 skilled workers waiting on their visa applications to be processed.
Dom’s cheeky dig at Gladys
The NSW Premier has taken a dig at his predecessor over an awkward photo she’s apparently yet to live down.
‘There is no gas crisis’: outgoing senator
With just 20 days left in the job, one senator is not going quietly, rejecting there’s a gas crisis and slamming government failure on submarines.
New details revealed on Federal ICAC
Fresh new details have emerged about the scope of the government’s highly anticipated corruption watchdog.
Labor’s surprise short-term fix to gas crisis
An energy crisis gripping Australia’s east coast could trigger an emergency response to ease soaring demand and prices.
China responds to Aussie warplane claims
Beijing has responded to Australia’s claims about an “aggressive” mid-air incident involving a Chinese fighter jet.
Huge move for crypto and share traders
Two of Australia’s most prominent trading platforms are set to merge in a huge move for sharemarket and crypto investors.
Albo’s meeting with Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has locked in his first meeting with Jacinda Ardern. Here’s when and where it will take place.
Real reason Albo is visiting this city
Anthony Albanese has explained why he wanted to visit one particular city on his first bilateral diplomatic trip overseas.
How the interest rate rise affects you
The Reserve Bank decided to lift the cash rate at its board meeting today. Here is what the interest rate rise means for your home loan.
‘Will get harder’: Grim warning for Aussies
Australians are being told to brace for an expensive winter after being hit with yet another price hike.
Indonesia drops epic recap of Albo visit
Indonesia has left Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with an exciting reminder of his first bilateral visit abroad.
‘Get the cops’: Council spat turns ugly
A vicious argument at a local council meeting escalated to the point where threats were made and the police were almost called.
‘Dumb idea’: Nationals fire warning shot
Nationals leader David Littleproud has fired an early warning shot over a proposal that would cost Australia billions of dollars.
Penny Wong stuns with hidden talent
Penny Wong has impressed Aussies after revealing a little-known talent while in Jakarta during her first official visit as Foreign Minister.
Albo to face off with Putin in Bali
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a bold statement as he prepares to come face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
‘Open mind’ to huge military move
Defence Minister Richard Marles has fired a warning shot to Australia’s top brass, declaring he has an “open mind” to one change.
‘Mad hatter’: Warning on big change
A highly respected politician leading the charge for a major change in Australia has issued a warning about how to achieve it.
Greens leader apologises for Depp posts
Tasmanian Greens leader Cassy O’Connor has apologised for her controversial comments on the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial.
One thing Dutton says he won’t do
Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberals need to do better with women but has ruled out one thing to win them back.
‘Catastrophic’: Chilling warning on China
China’s provocative response to an Australian warplane could’ve had “catastrophic” results and there are fears of more threats to come.
GG slammed for ‘bizarre’ Queen comment
Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley has been slammed for making a “bizarre” comment about the Queen at her Platinum Jubilee.
Bizarre Simpsons link to controversial issue
A senior politician has laid blame for Australia’s reluctance to adopt this controversial idea on a popular cartoon.
Senator brands climate a ‘luxury’ issue
The Coalition is struggling to piece together a cohesive climate change policy agenda, with one senator calling it a “luxury issue”.
Albo’s promise to Aussie state after ‘sacrifice’
Anthony Albanese has promised to spend more time in one state and become a “regular visitor” in an apparent dig at the former government.
‘We have no time’: Albo’s message to Putin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on his way to Indonesia but had a stark message for Russian President Vladimir Putin before he left.
Ten women in Dutton’s shadow cabinet
Peter Dutton has announced his shadow cabinet following the Coalition’s election trouncing, including 10 women on the frontbench.
‘We are concerned’: Albo on China incident
A Chinese military fighter aircraft has performed a ‘dangerous manoeuvre’ near a RAAF plane, putting Australian crew at risk.
Govt told to ‘pick up phone’ amid crisis
Nationals leader David Littleproud has urged the government to get on the phone to gas companies after they previously ‘demonised’ them.
Awkward question to Queen’s Aussie offsider
The Governor-General of Australia has been hit with a curly question while attending the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in London.
Single problem that could sink Albo
If the Prime Minister has any chance of winning the next federal election, he needs to get a handle on Australia’s biggest problem.
Labor’s big move on minimum wages
Labor has made a major intervention on low-wage workers in a formal submission to the Fair Work Commission.
ScoMo finally vacates Kirribilli House
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has finally vacated Kirribilli House almost two weeks after the election loss.
Keneally caught in trap she can’t escape
Reeling from her nightmare loss in the seat of Fowler at the Federal Election, the former NSW Premier has been dealt a fresh blow.
Scott Morrison finally vacates PM’s house
Two weeks after a crushing election day, Scott Morrison is gearing up for eviction day, with removalists finally seen moving his things from the Prime Minister’s residence.
Albo’s urgent talks to solve gas crisis
Anthony Albanese’s frontbench team is holding urgent talks with gas producers as the nation braces for a power price surge.
Controversial practice MPs are clueless about
Disinformation about the legality of so-called pork barrelling is being spread by politicians, a corruption watchdog forum has been told.
Call for extreme action on ‘apocalyptic’ prices
Businesses in Australia are already collapsing thanks to an impending crisis with some now calling on the government to take extreme action to avoid ‘apocalyptic’ price rises.
Grim prediction for interest rates
Aussie homeowners have been warned to brace for more interest rate pain, with economists at one major bank making a big prediction.
$80k job causing supermarket chaos
The true extent of the supermarket labour shortage has been laid bare as one boss says he’s struggling to find workers because of one well-paid job.
Conservatives back voice to parliament
Sky News commentator Chris Kenny is one of many conservatives to back a historic referendum to give Indigenous Australians a fair go.
Australia’s ‘security’ gift to Samoa
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in Samoa where she announced a new development partnership and maritime security gift.
Barnaby admits his biggest mistake
Former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has revealed his major failure during his time in government.
‘One of ours’: Albo’s plan to ditch monarchy
The man tasked with overseeing Australia’s transition to becoming a republic has outlined Labor’s plan to get there.
Wong risks angering China with new trip
Australia’s top diplomat will return to the Pacific, hot on the heels of a major influence-building expedition by China in the region.
Minister reveals heartwarming backstory
Education Minister Jason Clare has revealed his own inspirational story as he prepares to put Australian schools back on track.
Albanese’s quiet move against the Queen
A Cabinet appointment made by Mr Albanese has raised eyebrows, with speculation a major decision could be on the cards soon.
Why Scomo hasn’t moved out of Kirribilli
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still yet to move out of Kirribilli House but there’s an innocent explanation behind it.
Julia’s warning on working from home
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has a message for the women she says risk becoming ‘invisible behind a screen’.
Glaring detail in PM’s new cabinet
Anthony Albanese’s newly sworn in cabinet has one unmistakeable feature which many Aussies have welcomed.
Should the next Speaker be a woman?
Independent MP Zali Steggall believes the next speaker in the House of Representatives should be a woman — and an Independent, not a Labor MP.
Chalmers says ScoMo ‘left us a mess’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has barely had time to warm his seat as new data shows just how tricky the road ahead is going to be.
ScoMo blamed for financial ‘mess’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blasted the former government and raised concerns about the US and China as he revealed details of the national accounts.
‘Right side of history’: Dutton called out
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has been offered a shot at redemption by a key member of Australia’s new ministry.
Worrying signs that more builders will fail
Worrying new data suggests a devastating wave of construction company collapses will continue into the second half of the year.
Harry Potter star trolls Peter Dutton
A Harry Potter star has mocked Peter Dutton after Tanya Plibersek likened the new Liberal leader to Voldemort.
Barnaby’s big claim after losing top job
Barnaby Joyce has made a huge claim about his time in parliament after being ousted from the National Party leadership.
Dutton’s warning on ‘two-faced’ Albo
In his first days, the new Opposition Leader has accused the Prime Minister of saying one thing to the Australian public and another to China.
Labor to form majority government
Labor will form a majority government after the party claimed a crucial 76th seat to control over half the parliament.
ScoMo explains Parliament House ‘gaffe’
The former prime minister has responded to footage that appeared to show him making a mistake inside Parliament House.
Dutton’s surprise anti-corruption comment
Peter Dutton has made a surprising comment about anti-corruption in his first press conference as Liberal Party leader.
Barnaby ousted as Nationals leader
The Nationals have announced a new leader after Barnaby Joyce was defeated in a party room ballot in Canberra on Monday.
Brutal sledge as election results confirmed
The 2022 election has not been kind to the Liberal party with a map showing a wipeout in one key area that could spell doom for the party.
Huge promise Albo could struggle to keep
Before sweeping to power, Anthony Albanese made big promises on everything from childcare to wages, but now the hard part begins.
Barnaby’s deputy to challenge him for top job
Barnaby Joyce is facing another challenger for National Party leader, with his deputy David Littleproud confirming he will also contest the party’s top job.
PM’s on court mental health revelation
The Prime Minister has made a revelation about his mental health and has vowed to keep “engaging with real people” while in the top job.
Australia told Fiji ‘not anyone’s backyard’
Fiji’s Prime Minister says the country cares about one issue more than tensions between China and western nations like Australia.
‘Failure’ leaves half of Australia paying more
Australians are facing huge jumps in their energy prices. But not every Aussie will feel the same pain thanks to an unfair policy.
Why Tamil family’s battle far from over
The Murugappan family’s legal woes are set to continue despite finally being allowed to return to their Queensland home.
‘Frosty reception’: ScoMo booed at AFL
The former Prime Minister was seen giving a meek smile and waving as he appeared on the big screen at the SCG.
‘Unlawful’: China tensions erupt in Pacific
The US has landed a strategic blow to China in the Pacific amid major influence building efforts by both countries.
Julie Bishop’s surprise career move
The former deputy prime minister and foreign minister retired from federal politics three years ago and now she’s testing the waters in a new field.
Biloela family released after 1544 days
The Murugappan Tamil asylum seeker family will be allowed to return to Biloela after more than four years spent in limbo.
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