The Andrews-Allan government has been in power for almost 12 years. But sliding popularity and leadership turmoil could see it lose its golden electoral touch.
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Unpopular in the polls and with One Nation threatening to be a major force in the November state election, Labor has now headed into a period of leadership turmoil.
Australian state governments have spent years making up funding shortfalls by bringing in billions in gambling revenue.
The structural issues fuelling anger and frustration among young people have existed for decades. Here’s where the government needs to start.
There’s no single explanation for Tadej Pogačar’s dominance. His greatness lies in possessing all of cycling’s major weapons at once.
If this poll’s results were reflected at an election, Labor would lose its majority, with One Nation and the Coalition combined leading Labor in seats by 73–68.
Changing NZ’s Crimes Act to cover family pets caught in violent situations is a good start. But better resourcing and training will be needed to make it work.
Our war game simulations showed how vital it is to protect shipping routes across the entire ocean, not just in waters close to Australia.
Ministers and factional heavyweights worked behind closed doors to squash an attempted revolt over Israel and Gaza.
The amendment would commit federal Labor to remove the barriers to allow state law to work unfettered.
The bid committee for the 2026 World Cup aimed for a carbon neutral event. Green groups predicted an environmental disaster. Who was right?
The $100 billion suite of infrastructure projects has been infiltrated by organised crime. It can’t keep being swept under the rug.
New laws will give ministers control of previously independent regulatory bodies in education and health, potentially undermining their public advocacy roles.
The four highest profile sport franchise collapses of the past decade have occurred in Melbourne. Is the city no longer Australia’s sporting capital?
The Labor National Conference has kicked off in Adelaide, with much fanfare and unity but without some of the tougher debates of old.
Pauline Hanson’s comments amount to misinformation that risks stopping people from seeking help. Here are some of the facts.
Critics claim the groundbreaking treaty, which turns 75 this month, is no longer fit for purpose. Without it, however, there would be chaos.
In more than 50 years of covering federal politics, The Australian’s editor-at-large says he has ‘never seen a crisis’ like the one facing the Liberal Party today.
Christening the new interisland ferries Kupe and Cook is a reminder that what we name things matters, shaping our sense of ourselves over time.
The Commonwealth Games’ future will depend on affordable hosting, strong stories and benefits that remain after the podiums are packed away.
The British Empire has long since folded. But the Commonwealth of Nations remains a global collective of like-minded countries.
Anthony Albanese will announce on Thursday the extension of the Prac Payment system in a speech given to Labor’s national conference
Charlton brings stellar economic and business credentials. But the emerging leader has his sceptics.
Since her press club address, media coverage of the One Nation leader has shifted from fawning to more sober – and revealed some dubious ethics in the process.
Right now, based on market share, organised crime effectively is Big Tobacco in Australia.