Berejiklian pick topples Mundine for Bradfield seat
A tech executive backed by former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has won preselection for a Liberal seat that is a Teals target, defeating Warren Mundine.
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IMF, Treasurer warn on economic impact of Trump, China
Australia should expect to face a more divergent global economy as the International Monetary Fund warns of a sharp increase in economic uncertainty.
Conservative wave sweeps the West as voters give wokery the boot
It’s not just wokery that’s in retreat. The backlash is real, as voters across the Western world sour on the results of several progressive policies – but don’t expect its champions to give up the fight.
Libertarian Zuckerberg finds common cause with Trump
He supported Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden against Donald Trump, but the tech titan seems to have shifted his support, welcoming an end to the woke censorship of different viewpoints.
Coalition ready to catch Albanese in salmon net
The Coalition is devising a plan to force the Prime Minister’s hand on Tasmania’s great salmon standoff, with major federal election implications.
Albanese blowing bubbles as hopes sink in the harbour
Voters – particularly salmon workers, whose livelihoods are on the line – have a right to know what Labor will do on salmon farming, before the election is called.
Live sheep exports a hot election issue
Animal welfare activists will target marginal seats in Western Australia and around the country over plans to reverse Labor’s live sheep export ban.
Coalition turns heat up on teals over Labor misinformation bill
Opposition communications spokesman David Coleman has called on the teals to rule out supporting any future bid by Labor to pass a misinformation bill.
Team Albanese v Dutton: the ‘real world’ of difference
Stripping away the politics and slogans, there is a striking gap between Labor and Coalition cabinet line-ups in terms of work experience and running businesses.
Secret leaderboard reveals ALP focus
Data leaked to The Australian from Labor’s internal leaderboard – which tracks the total number of ‘doorknocks’ and phone calls made to voters – reveals federal Queensland candidates are outpacing their counterparts in every other state.
Call to ‘change bullying council culture, like federal parliament’
The overhaul of federal parliament’s toxic workplace culture should be rolled out across Australia’s 537 councils, the peak body for women in local government has declared.
Pro-Palestine activists to maintain the rage against PM, Labor
Muslim independents, Labor activists and pro-Palestine protesters will work to block Anthony Albanese’s attempts to take the Middle East off the election agenda post-ceasefire.
‘Surprise’ jobs rise casts cloud over February rate cut hopes
Labor can deliver low inflation and near-record low unemployment at the same time, Jim Chalmers declares, even as economists say new jobs data meant the Reserve Bank was in no rush to cut rates.
Australia’s carbon emissions target stalled by the Trump effect
Labor is on course to head to the federal election without a 2035 emissions reduction target as the agency tasked with providing advice considers the likely effect of Donald Trump’s presidency.
World entering new nuclear era, but costs, delays a risk: IEA
The Coalition will seize on the conclusion of an IEA report on the rise of nuclear energy as evidence its plan ahead of the federal election is in lock-step with rest of the world.
Nation’s mental health patients’ message to minister: ‘Pull your head in’
The nation’s most vulnerable mental health patients demand psychiatrists be looked after as a charity boss urges system change.
Dreyfus plans to visit Israel massacre sites amid fence-mending trip
The Attorney-General’s first day in Israel was spent in Jerusalem, with deputy PM Yariv Levin, as part of efforts to improve fractured relations with the Netanyahu government.
UK High Commissioner steps up for Australia Day ballroom blitz
Perception is everything in diplomacy, which is why Stephen Smith should tread lightly when playing his part in London on our national day.
Wells promoted to cabinet in Labor reshuffle
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells has been promoted to cabinet as part of a ministerial reshuffle, which has seen Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth allocated the critical NDIS portfolio.
AUKUS to get ‘strong support’ in Trump administration
Incoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his confirmation hearing to say the trilateral agreement could secure ‘a better strategic outlook’ for its partners in the Pacific.
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