Warning for Liberals on net zero as axing calls grow A push to dump a major climate policy threatens to consign the coalition to even more years in the political wilderness as the Liberals close in on a decision. AAP · Nov 2, 2025
Optus customer who reported triple-zero outage told to go to store – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2025
The Coalition have a better chance of winning by chasing teal voters over One Nation voters Opposition faultlines have opened up over net zero and immigration, but the data shows there’s more to gain targeting moderate electorates The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2025
Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks The Liberals have held hours-long talks to thrash out their policies on energy and climate change, as they inch towards a new position on the issue. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie rebuked for ‘playing politics’ on abortion in debate on stillbirth leave Experts warn the fearmongering about late-term terminations is straight out of the anti-abortion handbook The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025
Jane Hume renews push to lift nuclear energy ban – as it happened Follow the latest updates live The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025
Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Ivory tower MPs told to be authentic or be ignored Politics and media corporations are losing the trust of young Australians who continually feel ignored by powerful elites, an Australian artist-activist says. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
Joyce compares climate dispute to punching a journalist The former Nationals leader has defended his split from his colleagues but left the door open to rejoining down the track. AAP · Oct 27, 2025
'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions. AAP · Oct 26, 2025
Battle ahead for Labor as details on nature bill emerge Labor insists its long-awaited environmental reforms will be passed through the Senate despite objections from both the opposition and Greens. AAP · Oct 26, 2025
Not jumping ship: rogue Liberal MP clarifies his future Andrew Hastie says he's deliberately avoided generating publicity after spectacularly walking away from the Liberal front bench. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Abbott says he ‘would be very happy’ for ADF personnel to be part of Gaza peace taskforce – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2025
Barnaby unlikely to trigger mass exodus from Nationals Many National Party MPs share Barnaby Joyce's bitter disdain for global climate change targets, but they are unlikely to join his long march to the exit. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025 Morning Mail: US pushes for Aukus tweaks, environment reforms to target company profits, and how to keep pets cool Prime minister addresses concerns about American comments on ‘ambiguity’ of pact; tips to protect animals as temperatures set to soar
The Conversation · Oct 21, 2025 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tony Abbott on Australia’s past and the opposition’s future Australia’s history is distinct and much contested, stretching from its First Nations origins, to the impacts of colonialism and the birth of a multicultural nation.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2025 Pat Conroy says China’s claims RAAF aircraft illegally entered its airspace ‘factually incorrect’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 20, 2025 'Traumatic': Joyce has frustrations, Hanson not buying One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.
The Conversation · Oct 20, 2025 View from The Hill: Barnaby Joyce wants to pull the horse up while he resaddles A pesky journalist broke the story about Barnaby Joyce being in talks with One Nation, and now the apparently-exiting Nationals MP wants everyone to press the “pause” button while he has a chat with family and gets himself and his situation straight.
AAP · Oct 19, 2025 Party leader checks in with rogue MP eyeing defection Speculation about the political future of Barnaby Joyce is reaching fever pitch as the ex-Nationals leader confirms talks with a far-right party.
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2025 View from The Hill: Barnaby Joyce is doing again what he does best – disrupting Barnaby Joyce is a natural-born disruptor. He also always wants to be the head of the pack, and in the spotlight.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 19, 2025 David Littleproud urges Barnaby Joyce to stay in the Nationals amid speculation of a jump to One Nation Nationals leader says maverick MP still ‘has a contribution to make between now and when he retires’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2025 October heat records broken in WA; police use pepper spray on Melbourne protesters – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 18, 2025 'We want him to stay': Joyce urged to stick with Nats Barnaby Joyce has signalled his intention to leave the National Party, but its leader says the former deputy prime minister still has a crucial role to play.
AAP · Oct 18, 2025 Barnaby Joyce won't recontest seat, keeps options open Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce will not recontest his New England seat at the next election amid speculation he might join One Nation.