The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

While the prime minister has welcomed a litany of media interviews, his predecessor decided less was more — apart from after his ousting of Turnbull, that is.

First Trump, then Morrison, now Johnson. Could the Murdoch family’s influence be waning?

China has criticised the former Morrison government for being the “root cause” of our frosty diplomatic relations with the nation, and the Aboriginal flag will replace the NSW flag flying on the Sydney Harbour Bridge — scrapping a hefty $25 million plan for a third pole. It’s the news you…

Australia Institute survey finds Coalition’s treatment of women seen as ‘weakness’ by two-thirds of voters

Newcastle Herald readers have their say.

Anthony Albanese describes the assassination of the former Japanese prime minister as an act of terrorism, and warns a similar attack on political leaders could occur again.

Boris Johnson’s ousting will change our UK relationship, just as Australia changing prime ministers change our relationship with other nations

Anthony Albanese avoids radical departures from a China narrative that aligns with the US, but Jacinda Ardern has a collectivist pitch

Decision by new government to abandon prosecution prompts widespread relief from lawyers and supporters in Australia and Timor-Leste

Former PM says he didn’t tell powerbrokers he would like to join the Australian Rugby League Commission

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his government’s more ambitious climate policy will help reset Pacific relations when he meets with island leaders next week.