The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

A federal Newspoll, conducted May 11-13 from a sample of 1,516, is the first poll taken since the May 9 budget. It gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (up one),…

PM says review of sports betting ads under way after opposition leader Peter Dutton’s proposal for a ban in budget reply

We break down everything to do with the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

Peter Dutton has proposed betting advertising be restricted but prime minister says review into the issue is under way

Police are investigating the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Rosehill earlier this month, as tensions flare within the Indian diaspora over a non-binding referendum.

Senator Farrell says he is "very privileged to be invited here to this iconic site" as a former Chinese diplomat describes the unexpected invitation as a "very high-level welcome from Beijing".

In the wake of his budget reply speech, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is stepping up criticism of Labor over the pressures of higher migration levels.

Leaders in one of the country's most disadvantaged communities fear their towns will die if bridges are not raised before the next wet season.

This blog is now closed.

Inflation, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said, is “a tax on the poor”.

Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell will hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing this week, with hopes it could signal the trade turmoil between China and Australia will soon be over.