The Latest Breaking News from Nationals

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been appointed as senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas in a move criticised by the opposition.

WASHINGTON — If you’re feeling a surge of optimism over the Phillies’ chances of finally returning to the playoffs, it’s probably because they’ve reeled off 11 wins in 13 games since firing the manager. Or maybe it’s because they’re averaging 6.4 runs per game in June.

The former World Series MVP just made his season debut last Thursday.

Mark Canha, Joc Pederson and Trevor Story are their club’s top additions. Who are the others?

Barnaby Joyce, old-style populist and controversy magnet, has gone from the Nationals leadership. In his place is Queenslander David Littleproud, a move that indicates a desire for at least the appearance of change in the party.

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins’ latest homestand included 17 shutout innings from Sandy Alcantara, a pair of walk-off wins and a 90-minute, get-it-all-out-on-the-table team meeting. They split a four-game series with one of the worst teams in the majors, swept a three-game set with one of the worst and finished…

Western Australia's depleted opposition alliance has suffered a further blow, with Nationals MP Vince Catania announcing his resignation from parliament.

West Australian Nationals MP Vince Catania announces his resignation from state politics, dealing another blow to the already depleted Liberal-National alliance in opposition.

Intervention from outspoken Liberal backbencher Catherine Cusack offers different version of the conflict