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Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been confronted by a pensioner over broken election promises, and according to analysis crossbench MPs Helen Haines, Zali Steggall and Rebekha Sharkie have voted with Labor two thirds of the time during this Parliament. It’s the news you need to know,…

Former prime minister and Indigenous leader say that if the ALP wins government, it must hold a referendum in its first term

Few of Australia’s relationships with countries in Asia have progressed so far and so fast as its ties with India. Over a decade, Canberra and New Delhi have constructed a broad strategic partnership, catalysed by shared concerns about China.

Victorian senator and former Labor minister Kim Carr is retiring from politics at the upcoming election.

The state’s population grew by more than 57,800 in 12 months, mostly from southern migration

Australia's defence minister said on Friday any move to establish a Chinese military base in neighbouring Solomon Islands would be concerning, after a draft security document between Beijing and Honiara was leaked online.

Julie Owens says branch members ‘in best position to decide’ on preselection in western Sydney seat

Separate Australian National University longitudinal survey suggests Coalition primary vote slumps to 32.2% with Labor in election-winning position

His MPs may be frustrated with his flailing leadership but there’s little chance he’ll face a challenge before the May election.