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Manasseh Sogavare describes the backlash to his country's negotiations with China as "very insulting" in his first comments on a new security treaty.

Raised in the perfervid political atmosphere of a Christian sect, Morrison’s repeated failure to step up to national challenges is because he can’t fully regard it as real. But the struggle against moderates in his own party? Let him at it!

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have discussed their concerns over a potential security deal between the Solomon Islands and China.

Briefing to Peter Dutton five days after fall of Kabul reveals department’s concern over Afghan officers who had studied in Australia

Good morning, early birds. More than $11 billion would be slashed from our welfare spending in the next four years if the Coalition wins the election, and residents in parts of Lismore were ordered to evacuate last night amid a life-threatening flash flooding risk on the north coast. It’s the…

A decade ago, and years before Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promised a budget that was “back in the black”, Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised the same thing.

The expectations of Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg repeating their escape from the political pickle they are in with the budget are low.

Scott Morrison is gone. Anthony Albanese will win the election. Josh Frydenberg is fighting to save some of the furniture. There, it’s been said.

Just one-third of Coalition’s $16bn spending spree has been endorsed by Infrastructure Australia

Labor leader says poor emissions reductions targets and cuts to foreign aid have broken trust with Pacific countries

Monday: Daniel Andrews in isolation for seven days, with James Merlino acting Victorian premier