Live: More than 3,000 Australians return home from Middle East, five more flights due today
Over 3,000 Australians have returned from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict, with more flights scheduled for today.
Wide field of candidates emerges to replace David Littleproud
The Nationals party in Australia is facing a leadership race following David Littleproud's resignation, with several candidates emerging as contenders.
Afternoon Update: ADF aircraft and missiles sent to UAE; Littleproud quits as Nationals leader; and Kyle apologises to Jackie ‘O’
Australia's Prime Minister confirms the deployment of surveillance aircraft and missiles to the UAE while emphasizing no troop commitment to the Middle East, amidst changes in immigration policies and political leadership within the Nationals party.
Breaking: David Littleproud to hand over Nationals leadership
David Littleproud has announced his resignation as leader of the National Party in Australia, expressing the need for new leadership and emotional toll experienced during his tenure.
Nationals push for tripling paid parental leave to 18 months and lowering Hecs debt for mothers
The Nationals in Australia propose to triple paid parental leave to 18 months as part of a strategy to boost population growth and ease financial burdens on mothers.
Angus Taylor unveils Coalition frontbench with Tim Wilson as shadow treasurer and Nationals returned
Angus Taylor has announced his new Coalition frontbench, appointing Tim Wilson as shadow treasurer and reintroducing the Nationals, while promising to prioritize home ownership and tax reform.
Liberals say Ley’s concessions to reunite Coalition may have tipped MPs into Taylor’s camp ahead of expected spill
Sussan Ley's concessions to reunite with the Nationals have reportedly damaged her credibility and swayed some Liberal MPs toward her rival Angus Taylor ahead of a potential leadership spill.
Sussan Ley may fast-track permanent Liberal-only frontbench as Coalition reunion hopes fade
Sussan Ley is likely to expedite the establishment of a permanent Liberal frontbench, signaling a deepening rift with the Nationals as reunification attempts falter.
The Liberals and Nationals sat in parliament like divorced parents at a wedding – with no reunion in sight
The article discusses the fragmented state of Australian politics, highlighting the growing significance of the crossbench as the Liberal party struggles to maintain its status as the opposition amidst increasing defections.
Australia politics live: Labor unveils discount loans for new EVs; Liberals and Nationals to sit separately as parliament returns
The Australian government has announced discounted loans for electric vehicles, offering reduced finance rates to encourage adoption and lower emissions.
Afternoon Update: fresh search for Dezi Freeman; Nationals leader survives spill bid; and Grammy winner says ‘ICE out’
Victoria police are conducting a major search for fugitive Dezi Freeman, believed to have died shortly after allegedly killing two officers, while also addressing political and entertainment news.