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Filing by former political staffer says PM was aware of heavy workloads and that staffing cuts would lead to longer hours

Country will focus on longer-range capabilities and strengthening operations of its northern military bases.

The opposition says recent NZ citizenship changes in Australia could put pressure on housing and welfare payments.

Labor has increased its lead over the Opposition while both party leaders have suffered a drop in support, polling shows.

A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…

The government has increased its two-party preferred lead in the latest Newspoll, despite the prime minister's satisfaction rating dropping slightly.

The citizenship announcement in the late hours of Friday night left some New Zealand officials with the impression the Australian government was trying to quietly bury it. Now that it has finally been put to rest it means New Zealand can focus its diplomatic energy elsewhere.

The analysis is expected to recommend scaling back funding for some projects while others will be ‘accelerated and expanded’

Australians have paid tribute to Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, as both a "one-of-a-kind" entertainer and a charming and intelligent man. The Sydney Morning Herald said Humphries died on Saturday at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, where he had been treated for various…