Politics

PoliticsFormer deputy PM to seek NSW Senate seat

Former deputy prime minister John Anderson will put his hand up for NSW Nationals preselection for a Senate seat at the next federal election.

Paul Osborne

PoliticsAustralia responds to new China criticism

Foreign Minister Marise Payne has dismissed China's claims Australia shouldn't criticise human rights abuses because of how Indigenous people are treated.

Matt Coughlan

‘At odds’Joyce says Porter inquiry a ‘dignified way forward’

Barnaby Joyce has broken ranks with former Coalition colleagues and called for an independent inquiry into rape allegations against Christian Porter, saying the situation is ‘politically untenable’.

Sarah Ison

PoliticsNSW treasurer quizzed on icare spending

The NSW public insurer has spent $3.5 million to resolve just 24 underpayment claims, while MPs have questioned $235 million paid to a labour hire company

Hannah Ryan

PoliticsGPs brace for coronavirus vaccine rollout

GP clinics will soon be part of the coronavirus vaccine rollout but doctors are still ironing out logistics and waiting for more information from officials.

Rebecca Gredley

PoliticsAustralia takes action over Myanmar coup

Australia has suspended military co-operation with Myanmar and redirected aid away from government or government-related entities following a coup last month.

PoliticsMore pressure for Porter investigation

Questions will continue to be asked about rape allegations against Attorney-General Christian Porter unless an independent investigation occurs, Labor argues.

Rebecca Gredley

Resignation controversyPayne defends Reynolds for extending leave

Minister for Women Marise Payne has defended Defence Minister Linda Reynolds extending her sick leave as she faces calls to resign from Cabinet.

Sarah Ison

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Why a $15K grant for downsizers passes the pub test

Even as a veteran news reporter with a strong degree of scepticism, it is hard to fault the Property Council of WA’s proposal for a $15,000 selective grant for downsizing seniors.

Neale Prior

Law and orderItem could aid search for Vic campers

Victoria Police say they're examining an item handed in to them as they continue their search for missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.

PoliticsDefence continues despite minister's leave

As Defence Minister Linda Reynolds extends her sick leave, ministerial colleagues say the government's work continues unabated.

Paul Osborne and Matt Coughlan

PoliticsChina warns US over support for Taiwan

"We urge the new US administration to fully understand the high sensitivity of the Taiwan issue," China's foreign minister Wang Yi says.

Joe McDonald

PoliticsTreasurer talks up Japan-Qld flight route

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is keen to encourage Qantas, once international borders reopen, to bring in high-spending Japanese tourists to north Queensland.

Paul Osborne

PoliticsBusiness urges no delay on workplace laws

A major employer group has called for workplace reforms to be passed without delay despite Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter being on leave.

Matt Coughlan

PoliticsQld blames slow vaccine rollout on supply

The Queensland government says it's rolling out the coronavirus vaccine as fast as it can but is having to adapt to fluctuating federal supplies.

Marty Silk

PoliticsBipartisan call for schools consent debate

A petition backed by NSW MPs from across the political spectrum calls for the school curriculum to include earlier and more holistic education about consent.

Hannah Ryan

PoliticsGovt to young people: call out disrespect

The federal government is targeting young people in the next phase of a national campaign to stop violence against women and children.

PoliticsFrench billionaire killed in heli crash

French billionaire and conservative politician Olivier Dassault has died in a helicopter crash.

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‘Man hating new age feminists’
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Attacks on ‘identity politics’ the perfect compliment

‘Disgusting identity politics’. That’s how a detractor chose to describe the thought-provoking, intelligent, well-researched, fact-based stories and commentary from our women writers this week.

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McKechnie calls for wide-ranging probe after $22m fraud

WA’s former top corruption fighter wants the Department of Communities subjected to a large-scale inquiry to establish how the State’s worst case of public sector fraud went undetected for a decade.

Josh Zimmerman

Coming homeFour answer call for cash to expand WA services

WA call centres are promising to bring offshore jobs back home after COVID-19 caused mass disruption across the global sector.

Kate Purnell

PoliticsSwiss approve 'burqa ban' in referendum

Swiss voters have approved a far-right proposal to ban facial coverings in a binding referendum.

PoliticsQueen celebrates community in address

The Queen has acknowledged the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic while encouraging a sense of community, in a televised Commonwealth Day address.

ElectionBiden issues order to make voting easer

On the anniversary of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans, US President Joe Biden has issued an order to make voting easier.

Nandita Bose and Jeff Mason