Solar boost could mean good news for renters, regions
Environmental and community groups have welcomed a directive to boost funding for renewable energy projects in each state and territory.
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Anthony Albanese remains confident of a second Labor term, despite a Newspoll showing more voters expect the coalition to win the next election.
A senior minister has slammed "grotesque" attempts to politicise the Holocaust and anti-Semitism as the world marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz.
Anthony Albanese has pledged to take Australia in the right direction as he makes a pitch to voters, while hinting at when the federal election could be held.
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Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role
A Trump-style "government efficiency" portfolio has been included in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's rejigged shadow ministry.
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Call for employer incentives as apprentices get boost
Apprentices will get a hip-pocket boost as the prime minister prepares for an election, but some question whether this will tackle workforce shortages.
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Ageing ‘coal clunkers’ posing power outage risk
Many of the nation's coal power generators are more than four decades old and posing reliability risks, analysis suggests.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has lauded the Australia-US relationship after attending the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Women are more likely to support the coalition at the next election, after female voters abandoned the party three years ago, polling shows.
The AUKUS partnership with the US and UK is on course and happening, the nation's defence minister says, as Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated.
The prime minister has lauded the fact the cabinet has gender parity for the first time as political leaders tussle with an election on the horizon.
The "animals" responsible for targeting the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader remain on the run as police throw major resources at the attack.
Renters are more likely to support Labor or Liberal than the Greens despite the minor party running hard on issues faced by tenants, fresh polling shows.
Labor is trailing the opposition just months before Australians head to the polls, but the prime minister says his government can give voters what they want.
A new minister has been added to the cabinet and several others have new responsibilities as Labor mainstay Bill Shorten steps away from politics.
A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel in Gaza securing the return of hostages is reportedly close to being sealed, prompting hope in Australia.
Senior ministers and Labor candidates will join Anthony Albanese for a number of infrastructure announcements around the Apple Isle.
Australians used to a break in political campaigning over the summer break face a barrage of slogans and promises with an election on the horizon.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has promised Australians will be better off under a Liberal government but has been attacked for his time as health minister.
