Family of shark attack victim 'shocked and devastated' The family of a mother and passionate teacher, who was attacked by a shark at a popular beach, have spoken publicly as she remains in a critical condition. AAP · Jun 14
NSW motorists who use medicinal cannabis may soon be able to drive without fear of major penalty Premier Chris Minns says changes would balance road safety and a more practical approach for medicinal cannabis users The Guardian - AU · Jun 3
Angus Taylor draws 'battle lines' in key party address Liberals leader Angus Taylor has declared his party the only one capable of replacing the Labor government during a key federal council meeting address. AAP · May 29
‘Not a personal attack’: gun lobby targets marginal Labor seats at NSW election over post-Bondi reforms Exclusive: Australian Recreation Union says it plans to support candidates and parties that oppose gun control laws brought in after terror attack The Guardian - AU · Apr 21
Former NSW MP spruiked as ‘esteemed’ Liberal at campaign event – despite Icac’s ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding Exclusive: John Sidoti wins cheers and applause at re-election fundraiser for his successor The Guardian - AU · Apr 16
‘Political Band-Aid’: cutting Australia’s fuel excise could make petrol shortages worse, economists say Fuel tax cuts also risk adding to inflation by enabling some households with enough income to spend more The Guardian - AU · Mar 25
Challenges ahead for popular premier as poll approaches Navigating minority government has barely troubled Chris Minns but he faces fresh problems as voters turn towards One Nation and the coalition rebuilds. AAP · Mar 13
Two Victorian polls have One Nation at 23–24%, but differ on which party is in the lead Two Victorian polls have One Nation at 23–24% with Labor on top on primary votes in one and the Coalition in the other. Labor has a huge lead in New South Wales as the right vote is split under optional preferential voting. A record number of candidates will contest the… The Conversation · Mar 8
Liberals going digital to bring new life to party brand The Liberal Party needs to reach new voters in the digital realm if it is to stand any chance at the next election, federal leader Angus Taylor says. AAP · Mar 7
One Nation surges into second place in two polls, but Labor remains well ahead after preferences Five federal polls have been released in the last week, with three of them having some fieldwork after the Coalition split on January 22. One Nation is in second place on primary votes in the YouGov and DemosAU polls, leading the Coalition by five points in YouGov and three points… The Conversation · Jan 28
NSW’s opposition is betting on fresh faces. It’s a good start – but now the Coalition must decide what it stands for Kellie Sloane renews shadow cabinet but there are challenges ahead on sensitive issues such as climate, forestry and national parks The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
'Game on': coalition aims to win back state in 2027 Thrust into the national spotlight after the Bondi attacks, the NSW opposition leader says her party is ready to govern the state ahead of the 2027 election. AAP · Jan 6
PM picks up the tongs, serving Christmas lunch and hope In a show of Christmas spirit, leaders from both sides of politics have put aside their differences to unite and serve lunch to their communities. AAP · Dec 25, 2025
'Keep people safe': guns, rallies reined in after Bondi Guns and protests are in the crosshairs as politicians rush to pass laws before Christmas to ensure public safety in response to the Bondi Beach massacre. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 'Proud Jew': victim lauded as Bondi tributes preserved Political leaders are reassuring a shattered Jewish community that Australia is their home as a young victim of the Bondi massacre is remembered.
AAP · Dec 21, 2025 PM jeered at Bondi amid calls for unity after massacre The nation is attempting to heal a week after 15 people were shot dead at Bondi, as calls for a royal commission into the attack grow.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2025 ‘We are unbreakable’: defiance marks Bondi attack commemoration after PM is booed Jewish leaders call for federal royal commission into Bondi beach attack that killed 15 people as huge crowd marks one week anniversary
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2025 Liberal women have seized power in three states. Is this a new era for a party known for its ‘woman problem’? Jess Wilson, Kellie Sloane and Ashton Hurn look to be a welcome change for the party. But they have a mountain to climb to oust their Labor opponents
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 Businesses spared rising costs as peace deal struck Christmas has come early for businesses with a months-long impasse on workers compensation resolved, ensuring insurance premiums do not surge.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025 Workers’ compensation changes to slash number of psychological injury claims across NSW Labor and Coalition cut deal which unions argue will deny income support to people who can’t work
AAP · Dec 9, 2025 'Classic glass cliff': women leaders mark Liberal first The majority of Liberal leaders across Australia are now women - but are they political saviours or placeholders until a male colleague takes over?
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year's end The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.
AAP · Nov 24, 2025 'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in A freshly installed Liberal leader has come out swinging against a "sluggish" government as she takes the reins of a battered opposition.
AAP · Nov 22, 2025 Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025 Kellie Sloane faces a treacherous road ahead as NSW Liberal leader – and has a heavy burden on her shoulders If the Liberal party can’t sell itself to an aspirational city like Sydney, then its future is surely grim