SHOCKING: 32 | Mind Blowing Facts

Albanese wants Labor's national conference to 'showcase' the party - but not its AUKUS division

At its worst, the meeting is described as 'a lifeless beast'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 2

After 250 years of American independence, what do Australians think about the US?

Only rarely in the 250 years since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence has an 18-month period commanded as much global attention as the opening years of the second Trump administration.

The Conversation · Jul 2

Grattan on Friday: Albanese wants Labor’s national conference to ‘showcase’ the party – but not its AUKUS division

As Labor parliamentarians fled Canberra late this week for their long winter break, they could reassure themselves the bruises sustained in a difficult budget session were fading.

The Conversation · Jul 2

Labor-led committee calls for tougher NDIS fraud rules

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are expected to lose access to the NDIS under an overhaul aimed at reducing the spiralling cost of the scheme.

AAP · Jul 2

Albanese trashes Taylor’s Midwinter Ball speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 1

Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why?

Net overseas migration is declining. It peaked in 2023, and as of mid-2026 it has dropped by 45%.

The Conversation · Jul 1

'You haven't built a roundabout': Labor senator lashes out at David Pocock

Canberra's roundabouts take a hit in feisty Senate exchange.

The Canberra Times · Jul 1

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

Cabinet minister Pat Conroy has insisted the support is there within Labor for Australia's nuclear-powered submarine deal as members break rank on the deal.

AAP · Jul 1

Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break.

AAP · Jul 1

'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign

A weapons treaty Labor has pledged to ratify is gathering dust as Pacific islanders anxiously watch their region getting caught up in nuclear-tipped rivalry.

AAP · Jul 1