The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Grattan on Friday: Albanese government struggles under the ‘stress test’ posed by Middle East war

Crises “stress test” governments and countries. Memories remain vivid of COVID, which put immense pressures on the Australian economy, the federation and Commonwealth and state budgets.

The Conversation · Mar 26

Stadium precinct plan gets federal funding green light

A waterfront precinct, which includes a new $1.13 billion roofed AFL stadium, has passed a federal funding approval milestone.

AAP · Mar 26

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.

AAP · Mar 24

Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal

Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations.

AAP · Mar 23

Diesel standards eased as fuel shortages deepen

Measures to help more diesel flow into the domestic market have been announced as hundreds of service stations across Australia run dry.

AAP · Mar 23

Von der Leyen turns to Australia as EU steps up global trade push

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Australia on Monday aiming to revive long-running trade talks and strengthen ties with key partners in an uncertain global economy.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23

Rationing not yet on the cards as fuel outlook worsens

Australia has been reassured by a key trading partner its fuel supplies are not at risk as other nations look to limit exports to support domestic markets.

AAP · Mar 22

EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal

The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved.

AAP · Mar 22

One Nation wins at least one SA seat as Liberals consider ‘sobering lessons’ from election defeat

Labor’s Peter Malinauskas secures at least 32 seats while Pauline Hanson’s party outpolls Liberals and could become de facto opposition

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22

Political tug of war over Iranian women's soccer team prompts criticism in Australia

The United States and Australia’s political tug of war against Iran over the fates of seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer squad who were torn in between appears to have ended

The Independent UK · Mar 20