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Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud has dismissed scathing criticism of potential Liberal leader Peter Dutton by WA Premier Mark McGowan.

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will reportedly sign us up to US President Joe Biden’s economic alliance to help counter China’s Indo-Pacific trade dominance, and the new Labor government has added the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags to press conference backdrops. It’s the news you need…

Australia's fraught relationship with China was a key talking point during the election campaign. But how much did it influence voters of Chinese heritage?

At his first news conference as the newly sworn in Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese assured the nation he was ready for the top job.

Political commentators often use the idea of a political spectrum from left to right as shorthand for understanding political ideologies, parties and programs. Derived from the arrangement of the National Assembly in the French Revolution, it has been a remarkably resilient form of political shorthand.

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Voters wanted more action on climate change, having seen first hand the impact of fire, drought, flood and ocean surges across our huge continent

Labor leader in tight position after China said dialogue with US, India and Japan would be test of new Australian prime minister’s ‘political wisdom’

The ousting of shameless culture warrior Scott Morrison should send a shiver down Tory spines, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

World leaders and foreign journalists all saw Labor's comitment to stronger climate action as the key takeaway from Saturday's federal election win.

Australian petrol prices are on track to reach new record highs in the coming weeks as capital city bowsers soar above $2 per litre.