The Latest Breaking News from Mick Tsikas

'Passionate' debate during hours-long climate talks

The Liberals will finally lock in a formal position on climate change and energy policy after a protracted party room meeting in the nation's capital.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Why a comedian was at the centre of Whitlam's sacking

Half a decade on from the Whitlam dismissal, satirist Garry McDonald has revealed how he played his character Norman Gunston in the thick of the political saga.

AAP · Nov 11, 2025

Alarming Aussie support for political violence revealed

Many Australians have lost faith in democracy and elected leaders, with nearly one in ten believing violence can be justified for a political cause.

AAP · Nov 9, 2025

Howard blasts 'foolish' comments, backs in Sussan Ley

John Howard warns the Liberals' constant "internal bickering" will stunt their ability to win back the public as he backs in Sussan Ley's leadership.

AAP · Nov 7, 2025

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Aussies targeting more Winter gold at 2026 Olympics

Curling, bobsledding and figure skating are some of the sports in which Australia hope to claim its first ever medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.

AAP · Nov 5, 2025

Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes

There is a 'realistic possibility' foreign regimes could try to carry out an assassination in Australia, the nation's top spy boss has warned.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025

Alarm sounds on ignoring deadly climate workplace risks

Climate change puts workers at huge risk, politicians have been told by nurses that treated mass thunderstorm asthma and firies who tackled Black Summer blazes.

AAP · Nov 4, 2025