The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Numerous inland NSW towns are dealing with a "very high" flood risk as catchments face record-high peaks despite clouds clearing across much of the state.

Siswo Pramono says the two countries remain in close talks on ensuring the safety of Australia’s plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines

Household earnings are taking a hit with many reporting a real pay cut despite working more hours

Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate conference.

A Newspoll, conducted October 27-30 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll in early September. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (up four), 11% Greens (down two), 6% One Nation (down one), 1% UAP…

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has used his first major post-budget speech to accuse Labor of failing to help Australians struggling with the cost of living.

The prime minister may have little impact in Sharm el-Sheikh, but skipping it would do political damage much closer to home, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

Comes as Victorian and federal governments announce $877m package for flood recovery

Survey after Jim Chalmers’ first budget suggests people pessimistic about economic outlook amid cost-of-living pressures

Longtime Labor supporter says Plibersek told him she disagreed with the decision to keep tax cuts legislated by former Coalition government

Government has said repatriations were informed by national security advice, individual assessments and detailed work by security agencies