The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Philip Lowe mightn’t be a household name but the Reserve Bank governor finds himself catapulted right into the centre of this election campaign, in which events are proving more important than policies.

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews dismisses demands from the Labor Party for an urgent intelligence briefing on the controversial security pact between China and Solomon Islands, after yesterday alleging the deal could have been timed to hurt the Coalition's electoral chances.

University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics.

The prime minister is keen on two debates next week on Seven and Nine while Labor has proposed a press club showdown just before polling day

Premier says it’s ‘grossly inappropriate’ to comment on reported allegations in Ibac draft report before final version tabled

Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region

Each week we ask experts to break down a political advertisement: who are the candidates trying to reach, and are they succeeding?

After more than a year of campaigning, the pleas from Maitland's community-run local health committee are being answered.

Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.