The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Labor has managed to tame inflation in an election year – but is anybody listening?

The PM is right to say the cost of living is rising slower than before, but until the RBA cuts rates it’s likely nobody cares

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2025

'Ethnic cleansing' or 'Make Gaza Beautiful Again'?: Trump’s Middle East decree divides MAGA faithful

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have been left divided after the president proposed that the U.S. ‘own’ the war-torn territory

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Lions, snakes and snails mingle with political animals

Lunar New Year festivities and fights over long lunches are dominating debate during the first sitting week for 2025.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced

Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.

AAP · Feb 4, 2025

Bill Gates says ban on under-16s using social media is likely a ‘smart thing’

Bill Gates says it will be ‘fascinating’ to see whether Australia’s looming ban is beneficial

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Morning Mail: Sam Kerr in court, Dutton poll boost, Trump delays Mexico tariffs

Long-awaited trial of Matildas star began in London overnight; Essential survey suggests opposition leader has an edge over PM

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025

‘Complex’ blaze at Sydney recycling factory – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025

Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue

This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025

Poll still a blind date as no love lost between leaders

MPs are sharpening their pitches to the public in the lead-up to a federal election as politicians gather for the first sitting week of the year.

AAP · Feb 3, 2025

Labor’s dumping of Australia’s new nature laws means the environment is shaping as a key 2025 election issue

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shelved the proposed reforms to Australia’s 25-year-old environment laws, citing a lack of parliamentary support for the changes.

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025