
Joel Fitzgibbon warns Labor Party could split over inner-city, regional divide
Labor MP Joel Fitzgibbon has warned the party could eventually split in two unless it can reconcile the views of inner-city and...

PM will reverse decision to freeze pension increase
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will reverse the decision to put pensions on hold for the first time in more than two decades....

Minister ‘ambivalent’ about promised increase in superannuation
Australia’s minister for superannuation is “ambivalent” about a legislated rise in employer contributions to retirement savings. Jane Hume also continues to play...

Network 10 to axe three local bulletins
Network 10 is axing local bulletins in Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth under a major restructure of its news operations. The Brisbane and...

Trapped backpackers tap into virus visas
Almost 2000 backpackers trapped in Australia during the coronavirus pandemic have applied for emergency visas. Another 181 working holiday makers have stayed...

Scott Morrison plans G7 trip to Washington
Scott Morrison is planning to visit Washington DC for an upcoming G7 summit, despite the devastating wave of coronavirus sweeping across the...

Banks step in, JobKeeper reassessed as Melbourne locks down
Banks are extending loan repayment relief for struggling customers as Melbourne’s coronavirus outbreak delays the national economic recovery. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is...

Morrison to wait a month before moving on JobKeeper review
Scott Morrison is to receive a report into coronavirus dole payments and wage subsidies, but will wait a month before making any...

Former judge Dyson Heydon allegations disturbing: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says sexual harassment allegations against former High Court justice Dyson Heydon are “very disturbing and very concerning”. Mr...

‘Power and ambition’: Labor stalwarts swoop in to clean up branch-stacking saga
Labor’s national executive is preparing to take action against the party’s beleaguered Victorian branch after three cabinet ministers were forced out in...