The Latest Breaking News from Ben Mckay

Nauru to be endorsed as next Pacific Islands Forum host

The next string of Pacific Islands Forum hosts are now set: New Zealand in 2027, Nauru in 2028, Marshall Islands in 2029 and in 2031, French Polynesia.

AAP · Sep 2

Advantage Australia in Pacific contest but risks await

Pacific leaders are set to gather in Palau for a bumper edition of the region's biggest summit: the Pacific Islands Forum.

AAP · Aug 28

Gaffes, polls put New Zealand PM Luxon on the brink

Amid poor polling and a series of gaffes three months out from an election, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has called a snap meeting on his leadership.

AAP · Aug 11

NZ notches first rate hike since 2023 with more to come

New Zealand's continuing economic recovery has helped convince the central bank to raise the official cash rate to 2.5 per cent, as expected by economists.

AAP · Jul 8

King hails Demons' emotional strength after Bombers win

Melbourne have gone to 8-0 at the MCG this year after Max Gawn and Kysaiah Pickett led the Demons to a 45-point triumph over lowly Essendon.

AAP · Jun 13

Bombers can make 'amazing' Caddy 'great': coach

Nate Caddy cut a frustrated figure during last week's loss to Carlton, and Essendon are being urged to fix their ball movement to help their star forward.

AAP · Jun 11

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

AAP · Jun 7

Blues overrun Bombers amid latest AFL clock furore

Carlton overcame a 23-point deficit to beat Essendon at the MCG and continued their unlikely push for a wildcard finals berth under interim coach Josh Fraser.

AAP · Jun 7

Graph mixes measures to falsely claim NZ govt has more than doubled net debt

A social media graph appearing to show New Zealand government net debt skyrocketing under the National-led coalition switches between three different measures across multiple years.

AAP · Jun 3

Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue

Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.

AAP · May 31