In an extract from The Conversation’s new book on democracy, we chart the origins of the parties that dominate politics today ...

As US President Donald Trump signals heavy tariffs on steel and aluminium, the federal government says it is already arguing the case for Australia to be exempted.

The federal opposition has confirmed plans to repeal two key industrial relations reforms passed by the Albanese government, with a senior shadow minister stating the Coalition will be “unashamedly ...

Just prior to the war, on June 23rd, 1939, the Australian Government announced the purchase of nine Sunderlands, any by the end of July, six aircrew of 10 Squadron were undergoing pre-conversion ...

A Longreach man charged under hate crime laws after allegedly displaying a Nazi flag in the window of his home has been ...

While Australia Day comes around every year with its debates about meaning and whether we can utter its name or not, this ...

The Liberal Party has vowed to temporarily slash payroll tax, lift the threshold to $1.5 million and commission a review of ...

Biology professor collaborates on ‘Nature’ study finding some local ‘wild’ plants, are dependent on intervention by ...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became testy with journalists asking him about the decision to keep secret this week’s ...

The Australian politician's statement comes as DeepSeek is also being praised for its ability to match Western competitors at a fraction of the cost. Among those impressed by the Chinese chatbot ...

Australia is considering a radical plan to gain an “advantage” in their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which will see at least one debutant. Australia’s place in June’s World Test ...