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Exclusive: Victorian premier confronted at Labor caucus meeting after budget forecasts $5.9bn in taxes from poker machines over next four years

Buttons have been pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate in South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Labor gained a seat from the Liberals in SA, with the other two unchanged. There’s also been further counting in close lower house seats.

Green groups and industry war axing of Moonlight Range Wind Farm project risks undermining confidence in renewables

More renewable energy projects should go ahead in Australia and be approved faster after Labor's federal election win, experts say.

Five years after a horrific attack, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland in a "bittersweet" day for a murdered mother's parents.

The Albanese government has achieved a striking gender equality milestone following its election for a second term.

Almost one month since the last ballots were cast, recounts will get under way in some of Australia's closest election contests.

Slapping taxes on high superannuation balances may be well intended, but the federal government's plan could harbour some pitfalls.

David Crisafulli’s small-target election campaign has created problems for how the LNP governs that are already beginning to show through